Aegean Regatta 2025 - Day 3
by Aegean Regatta 28 Aug 12:33 BST
23-30 August 2025
Aegean Regatta 2025 - Day 3 © Nikos Pantis
It was shortly after 8 p.m. when the first boats participating in the international offshore sailing race Aegean Regatta began to arrive at Plomari, Lesvos, completing the longest and most demanding leg of the race, covering a distance of 76 nautical miles.
The northern winds that continue to blow across the Aegean helped the crews showcase their skills and seamanship, allowing them, after departing in the morning from Agios Efstratios, to reach relatively quickly the second stop of the race. The event is organized by the General Secretariat of the Aegean & Island Policy of the Ministry of Shipping and Island Policy, in collaboration with the Offshore Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation.
After the completion of the first two races, the lead in the three categories is held by the boats Baximus, Meliploe, and Dragon.
Race 2 Results: (Agios Efstratios - Plomari)
Class 1
1. Hakuna Matata - skipper Dimitris Sofitsis
2. Baximus - skipper Thanasis Baxevanis
3. Maraki - Plus Construction - skipper Dimitris Marakis
Class 2
1. Anateloussa Afroditi - skipper Giorgos Avgerinos
2. Meliploe - skipper Thanasis Piniaris
3. Theodora - skipper Valeri Minkov
Class 3
1. Dragon - skipper Giannis Mitakidis
2. Sun Fizz - skipper Ignatios Pallis
3. Isidoros - skipper Vangelis Lianos
Non-Spinnaker/HSF
1. Bo Braya - skipper Lachezar Bratoev
2. Athos - skipper Dimitris Koniarellis
3. Mayflower - skipper Janita Marolia
Overall Standings after Two Races:
Class 1
1. Baximus - skipper Thanasis Baxevanis
2. Hakuna Matata - skipper Dimitris Sofitsis
3. Invictus - Katopsis Construction - skipper Giorgos Papadopoulos
Class 2
1. Meliploe - skipper Thanasis Piniaris
2. Anateloussa Afroditi - skipper Giorgos Avgerinos
3. Astrapí - skipper Vasilis Kapitanidis
Class 3
1. Dragon - skipper Giannis Mitakidis
2. Sun Fizz - skipper Ignatios Pallis
3. Isidoros - skipper Vangelis Lianos
Non-Spinnaker/HSF
1. Athos - skipper Dimitris Koniarellis
2. Bo Braya - skipper Lachezar Bratoev
3. Victoria II - skipper Stavros Papaioannou
At Plomari, the approximately 500 sailors taking part in the "Aegean Regatta" had the opportunity to tour the Isidoros Arvanitis Museum. In the evening, a traditional island-style celebration will take place in Plomari Square, featuring the music group of Apostolos Myrogiannis. The event will also include performances by the dance ensembles of the Plomari Club "Benjamin of Lesvos", the Cultural Association of Mantamados with instructor Mr. Vasilis Angkopian, and the Cultural Association of Plagia with instructor Mrs. Dina Antoniou. Meanwhile, the Municipal Community of Plomari will offer refreshments to the crews of the boats.
The Aegean Regatta 2025 is organized by the General Secretariat for the Aegean and Island Policy of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Island Policy, in cooperation with the Offshore Racing Committee of the Hellenic Sailing Federation and the clubs: ASIATH Rhodes, LOIATH Mytilene, Nautical Club of Samos, Nautical Club of Chios, PEKEV Chios, with the 2025 coordinating club being the Nautical Club of Mytilene.
It is co-organized with the Region of North Aegean, and the Municipalities of Lemnos, Agios Efstratios, and Mytilene, with the support of the Hellenic Coast Guard.
Main Sponsor: Maria Tsakos Foundation - International Center for Maritime Research and Tradition
Media Sponsors: ERT3, ERT North Aegean, ERA Sport 101.8, SkipperONDECK
Route Sponsor: Ouzo Plomariou Isidoros Arvanitis