6th International Presidential Yacht Races – Çanakkale Leg completed

Canakkale Victory Cup 2025 © Ömer SehIt

Grand Prize Awarded To Angels of CMC Holding

Organized under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye, with the contributions of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, in cooperation with the Governorship of Çanakkale, the Gallipoli Historical Site Presidency and the Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA), and hosted by Istanbul Offshore Yacht Racing Club with DHL Express as the main sponsor, the Çanakkale Victory Cup Leg concluded with a spectacular award ceremony.

Canakkale Victory Cup 2025 - photo © Ömer SehIt

The Çanakkale Leg of the 6th International Presidential Yacht Races began on August 22 with the offshore start in Istanbul. A fleet of 230 sailors contested a demanding 140-nautical mile course, battling for over 25 hours. Serving as a tribute to the sacrifices and heroism of Turkish history, the races continued on August 24 in the Dardanelles, where strong winds set the stage for thrilling competition. The inshore race from Eski Kordon covered 10 nautical miles and concluded with a festive prize-giving ceremony.

Canakkale Victory Cup 2025 - photo © Ömer SehIt

Results and Awards

• The Best Corrected Time Award went to Angels of CMC Holding (skippered by Oguz Ayan, racing on Game Changer). The trophy was presented by Mr. Kasdemir, Head of the Gallipoli Historical Site.
• The Line Honours for the 140-nautical mile offshore leg from Istanbul to Çanakkale were claimed by Beymetal Team Linea Rossa Tok Sailing Team, skippered by Berkay Dim.

1. Deniz Harp Okulu Ariva - Skipper: Murat Yavuzcan
2. Beymetal Team Linea Rossa Tok Sailing Team - Skipper: Berkay Dim
3. IOYC International Offshore Yacht Club - Skipper: Ilayda Senay Yemlihaoglu

1. Escape Sailing Samsun Sailing Club - Skipper: Kerem Gökhan Bulut
2. Lexus Sailing Team - Skipper: Berkcan Arat

1. Angels of CMC Holding - Skipper: Oguz Ayan
2. Milliyet/CDT Team - Skipper: Murat Tan

1. Deniz Harp Okulu Akova - Skipper: Muhammet Ali Sahin
2. Atak Sailing Team - Skipper: Burak Bige

1. Team ShineAway - Skipper: Can Tunay
2. Sari 1 Sailing Team - Skipper: Ali Erdogan
3. NBO Teknik - Skipper: Ahmet Rasim Kahraman

• University Teams (ORC Category):

1. Deniz Harp Okulu Ariva - Skipper: Murat Yavuzcan
2. IOYC International Offshore Yacht Club - Skipper: Ilayda Senal Yemlihaoglu

• University Teams (Cruiser Class):

Deniz Harp Okulu Akova - Skipper: Muhammet Ali Sahin

• Women's Sailing Team (Cruiser Class):

Verita - Rüzgarin Pesinde - Skipper: Elif Özge Tasköy

In addition to their trophies, winning teams also received special watches, presented to the skippers by Jacques Philippe.