“We also plan to sail with 20 rather than 26 crew,” said Sherlock.

Program manager Chris Sherlock says that with help in the renovation with Farr Yacht Design the boat has shed over 5 tons in weight, with new electrical systems, renovated hydraulics to control the canting keel and line handling systems and new winches that will make the boat faster and more efficient to sail. One of the largest monohulls in this year’s fleet will be the Farr 100 LEOPARD 3, coming fresh off a major refit done at its base in Palma de Mallorca. All are experienced teams that have competed in races of this type in Europe and the Caribbean, bringing a high level of competitive gravitas to the event. Yet it is the participation of some notable newcomers that indicates the event is truly growing in international stature and prestige with the inclusion of four prominent entries in the Maxi division. In addition to the 41 monohull entries competing under IRC and/or ORC handicaps, there are also 4 multihulls entered that will be scored with the MOCRA system, with 3 monohull teams planning to race the 605-mile course Double-Handed.Īlso notable among the fleet are several teams who are returning from past editions of this race.

This turnout is the largest yet in the short history of this new classic offshore race - called the “perfect 600-miler” by Seahorse Magazine - with 40% more entries than the fleet in 2022.

JLavrion, Greece - Under the gaze of the ancient Temple of Poseidon, a record-sized fleet of 45 entries from 15 nations are poised and ready in one week to start in the third annual edition of the AEGEAN 600, organized by the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club (HORC) and co-organized by the Region of Attica and Olympic Marine.

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