The, full of sailing challenges, will be organized the name “Eurobank International Sailing Race” IB Goulandris “and will have an extrovert orientation. The race will open sails on August 28 with two simultaneous start -ups, which, for the first time in the world community of the sport, attempted last year’s “Andros International Yacht Race”. The sailboats will be able to start either from Vouliagmeni or from Vrontado, Chios. In both cases the route is 72 nautical miles.
The “Eurobank International Sailing Race” IB Goulandris “will unite the Aegean and two islands with a long history in shipping, Chios and Andros. “We like the idea of joining the Aegean with a route that will favor the big boats. It is estimated that some of the best sailboats in the Aegean at that time will take part. The event has completed 60 years of life and after “Big John” acquired another godfather, Eurobank, which makes us very happy because, through sponsorship, we will be able to help young children in the group, “said the president of the Andros Nautical Club.
Eurobank has linked its name to sports – and – to sailing as it has supported and supports our top sailors and events. But for the first time she will “lend” her name to a race. “It is a great pleasure and honor for Eurobank that this year the race of Andros will be named Eurobank International Sailing Race” IB Goulandris “. The bank maintains a long -standing connection to sailing, having supported for more than two decades leading athletes and athletes who have won the highest worldwide distinctions. Warmest congratulations to the Andros Nautical Club and the Hellenic Maritime Club for excellent events. We are confident that this year we will live together unique moments in this “Toughest Race” of sailing in Greece, “Mr. Michalis Vlastarakis, a Group Chief Marketing Officer of Eurobank, stressed during the press conference.
The principles and values of sailing are similar to those of the banking sector. Eurobank has been supporting the event of Andros for several years and will add its name next to a historic event. “Eurobank invests in partnerships with timeless value, such as the Andros Sailing Race. As a new Naming Partner, we essentially enhance our connection to sailing, governed by the same rules that characterize the functioning of a high level private banking, coordination, insight, durability and adaptability. Similarly, the international character of this year’s race reflects the imprint of Eurobank’s Group Private Banking, with management of funds in Greece, Luxembourg, Cyprus and Great Britain, “stressed Eurobank’s head George Ercan, head of Group Private Banking.
Extraversion that will bring great foreign entries is a primary concern for organizers. “We unite the two islands of maritime with the aim of internationalizing the race. With the slogan “The Sea unites us” we aspire to organize a race worthy of its history, “said Organizing Committee Coordinator Stefanos Konstantinidis.
Olympians Takis Mantis and Pavlos Kayalis are one of the sailors who, in recent years, cannot resist the challenges of the race. “We are happy because the Eurobank will be in the organization of Andros because, after so many years, it is a family for us. The race is difficult, whether it has a bun, or it blows strong air. The victory needs teamwork, which, as we have learned from Eurobank people, is also required for banking successes, ”the two champions underlined.
The “58th Eurobank International Sailing Race” IB Goulandris “will open” sails “on August 28 and is co -organized by the Hellenic Nautical Club and the Andros Nautical Club. “NOE It deals with the dissemination of maritime and maritime in all lengths and widths of Greece. We are happy to co -organize with a historic group in the match of Andros. After 60 years we have been envisioned again. The two starting points are a worldwide originality. Sailing and business require a vision and hard work, “said NOE’s sailor. Stratis Andreas.
The first two races of the “58th Eurobank International Sailing Race” IB Goulandris “will end the beautiful country. In the coming days the racing program will include a coastal race while the racing side will be completed with the country – rough race.
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