58th Eurobank International Andros Sailing Race: Stergios Leontarides first winner in “The Toughest Race”

With north winds, moderate intensity and ideal sailing conditions, yesterday, the main part of the “58th Eurobank International Sailing Race” Andros “I. Goulandris” “”. The continuation of the race, however, evolved completely differently and the race confirmed the nickname of “The Toughst Race”. The “Ellinix Farr Away Coral Odyssey” vessel, ruled by Stergio Leontarides, was the winner of the first race in a race where maritime and tactics starred. The start was given by the maritime area of ​​Vouliagmeni by the world champion of Polo Elena Xenakis and the world of the world in the canoe Stefanos Dimopoulos.

The sailboats opened sails in the waters of Vouliagmeni and the fleet headed to Sounio. Then, each governor chose his or her own tactic. “The fight, like every year, was difficult and demanding. We all left together until Sounio and there everyone had to choose their own route. We chose the route near Evia and the result justified us as we entered the coveted northern, which brought us to finish. The key to our success is that, for many years, we are the same crew, “said Ellinix Farr Away Coral Odyssey Stergios Leontarides.

The sailboat from Thessaloniki was the winner in the race from Vouliagmeni to Andros, while Line Honnors won the “Velos Eurobank Private Banking” by Olympic Takis Mantis – Pavlos Kayali who first crossed the finish line. On the route “Oenop”, which started off the sailing web of the Chios Nautical Club, he led “Frankly Mydear” under the ruler of the president of the Andros Faidon Nautical Club. The 58th Eurobank International Sailing Race “I. V. Goulandris” is co -organized by the Hellenic Nautical Club and the Andros Nautical Club.

Two champions gave the start

The start to the 58th event was given by two great Greek athletes: the world champion of Polo Elena Xenakis and the world’s second champion Stefanos Dimopoulos. The organizers wanted in the face of Elena Xenakis to honor women’s water polo for her great success at Singapore’s world, while Stefanos Dimopoulos, a few days ago, gave Greece the first medal from a world championship in the canoe (at the Olympic Games C1).

“It was a very beautiful and unprecedented, experience for me. Certainly and this is a water sport. I hope everyone has a good fight and win the best, “said Citizen Elena Xenakis while Stefanos Dimopoulos added:” It was a very beautiful experience. The weather looks perfect for athletes. The air is ideal. I wish everyone good luck and above all to enjoy their fight. ”

The results:

Category 1: 1. Ellinix Farr Away Coral Odyssey (S. Leontarides)

2. Pete (D. Paleologos)

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Category 2: 1. Giorgio – Furuno Eurobulk – Euroseas (K. Manthos – M. Pittas)

2. Pega – Goulandris Bros Hellas (E. Karaoulani – D. Alevizakis)

3. Afroessa – Kakitsis Sails (K. Gretsos)

The racing program will continue today with the Eurobank Private Banking Cup race, followed by the Chora -Rough race. The initial planning of the coastal races was to take place today but Bunacha was the reason for her transfer.

Eurobank, now as a Naming Partner, with the Gold Banking Gold Sponsor of the race for the 8th consecutive year, continues, supporting athletes and events, essentially enhanced its connection to sailing, whose values ​​also reflect the values ​​of private banking: coordination, insight and adaptability. The multi -year relationship that Eurobank has developed with the event resembles the long -term trust relationships it cultivates with its private banking customers in Greece, Cyprus, Luxembourg and London.

Sponsors of the event:

The event is framed by a powerful sponsorship, with partners sharing the vision of the country’s excellence, maritime and cultural extroversion.

• Gold Sponsor | Eurobank Group Private Banking
• Silver sponsor | Von poll
• Sponsors | Papaphilipou, Alina Polemis, Sun-Gianni, Leonidas Vrodissis, Koursis Winery, Nio
• Travel Sponsors | Golden Star Ferries, Fast Ferries

Sponsors Communication | SKAI, ANDRAIKI Press, Andros Cinema Club, Andros Livadia, Evros, Andro, ASTERAS RADIO