Open Sailing Week

Experience Level

Basic level

Event languages

Start point

Gocek - Fethiye

End point

Gocek - Fethiye

Route description

In 2007, we came up with a project that dispelled the myths about yachting as an inaccessible and expensive pleasure for the elite. Thus was born the "Russian Sailing Week" — a regatta in which anyone can take part, even those who have never steered a yacht or sailed.

The first "Russian Sailing Week" started on May 5, 2007, and since then, twice a year — in May and October — it raises sails off the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. During this time, more than 5,000 experienced yachtsmen and beginners managed to plunge into the unique atmosphere of a real sea regatta and feel the invigorating excitement of sailing races.

Take advantage of the excellent opportunity to test yourself in the fight against the wind and the sea and at the same time have a great rest, traveling for a week along the picturesque Mediterranean coast in the company of like-minded people and new friends, with a feeling of complete freedom in your chest!

"Open Sailing Week" is an adventure for those who cannot imagine life without the sea, but are tired of the beach and choose an active holiday. Many people know it as the "Volvo Regatta". For the first time, the regatta started in May 2007, in order to prove to everyone that yachting is available to everyone. Since then, 32 regattas have already passed. And if 109 people took part in the first one, then 430 took part in the spring regatta in 2023. Over the years, our project has opened the doors to the world of yachting, romance and adrenaline to thousands of cheerful and positive people. And if you don't have any yachting experience yet, but you've watched all the Jack Sparrow movies – this is the place for you!

If you have already sailed, but want to experience the excitement of racing and dream of lifting a crystal cup with a long history over your head — this is the place for you! If you are a close—knit racing team ready to challenge the winners, we are waiting for you all the more. We have a place for everyone who is cheerful, positive and sociable. We have good people gathering here!

Due to the mild climate, excellent infrastructure and the monotypic cruise fleet of Bavaria 46 yachts, the "Open Sailing Week" is held year after year at the proper level of comfort and safety. No experience is required to participate in the regatta! Every day after the race, the boats dock for the night in a new picturesque bay with a restaurant, where another party is taking place. And so it has been all week.

"Open Sailing Week" is a real sailing race, with excitement, tears, victories and protests. Every evening we celebrate the winners of the stage, and then there is a cultural program until late. At the end of the week, the best team of the regatta becomes the owner of a rolling crystal cup with a long history, and all participants bring home a great mood, a dark tan and contacts of new friends. And of course the medals too!

You can also find information on the page www.sailweek.ru

Prepayment amount %

50

Prepayment is made without additional charges

Included in the price

The nearest airport to the start point

Dalaman International Airport (DLM)