AEGEAN 600 2026

Aegean Regatta is an international sailing regatta founded in 2001. The goal of the regatta is to give an opportunity to participants to get to know the Greek islands better and to help local organizations grow by attracting more tourists.

AEGEAN 600 Yacht Race 2026

The regatta is organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) in cooperation with the Sports Development Department of Greece. The event is held under the auspices of the Greek Ministry of Tourism.

In 2026, the sixth edition of the international AEGEAN 600 race will take place — one of the most spectacular offshore regattas in the Mediterranean. The race holds the prestigious Gold Level Clean Regatta Certification from Sailors for the Sea.

HORC actively promotes environmental initiatives aimed at protecting marine ecosystems and organizes educational seminars for AEGEAN 600 participants.

Held with the support of the legendary brand Rolex.

Race Route

Start & Finish — Cape Sounion (Athens)

The course passes through some of the most stunning islands of the Aegean Sea:
Milos → Caldera gates of Santorini →
Kasos → Karpathos → Rhodes →
Kandelousa (to starboard) →
Kos → Farmakonisi → Agathonisi → Patmos →
gates between Mykonos and Delos →
Kea → Finish at Sounion

Distance: 605 nautical miles
Format: Non-stop (approx. 4 days)

Dates

📍 Athens, Greece
📅 July 1–12, 2026

• July 1 — Arrival and accommodation
• July 2–3 — Training sessions
• July 3 — Opening Ceremony
• July 4 — Provisioning and rest
• July 5 — Race start
• July 5–9 — Non-stop race
• July 11 — Closing Ceremony & Prize Giving
• July 12 — Departure