As the 38th The Bodrum Cup nears its finale, the racing excitement continues with the OPET Leg on the Ortakent-Yalıkavak route. In an event featuring 90 boats and nearly 1,000 sailors, the teams began their fierce competition on the 15-nautical-mile course following the start on Friday, October 23. The teams, competing to rank in their respective categories, will reach Yalıkavak at the end of the fourth day.
Starting with the SumOne Leg off the coast of Bodrum, the teams reached Knidos with the Ruins Luxury Resort Leg and Ortakent with the Yalıkavak Marina Leg. The fourth race of the five-leg, 79-nautical-mile route bears the name of the event's main sponsor, OPET.
OPET Sustainability and Corporate Communications Leader Gül Altan Yeltik"As the main sponsor of The Bodrum Cup, we are incredibly proud to share the excitement of this deep-rooted organization for eight years. With our belief in the unifying power of sports, we prioritize supporting organizations that keep our country's natural and cultural values alive and bring different generations together through a shared passion. The excitement grew even further for us with the start of the OPET Leg, which bears our name, at this year's The Bodrum Cup, featuring 90 boats and nearly 1,000 sailors. We believe that the determination, solidarity, and team spirit displayed by the competitors on the 15-nautical-mile course from Ortakent to Yalıkavak will once again highlight the most powerful values of sports. We are happy to be a part of this valuable organization, which contributes to the preservation of our maritime culture, the international promotion of Bodrum, and the social and economic life of the region. I wish success to all athletes competing in the OPET Leg and hope for an enjoyable and unforgettable race for all teams as we approach the final day," she said.
Main sponsor OPET; platinum sponsors Anadolu Sigorta, Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul, Ruins Luxury Resort, SumOneand Yalıkavak Marina; silver sponsors Arvento, Bakar Insurance Brokerage Services, Blueway, Era Outdoor, and Eskiceshme Hotel are contributing to the 38th The Bodrum Cup.The Bodrum Ship 25th Anniversary Renovation Project is supported by the IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, Bodrum Municipality, Ağanlar, Anadolu Sigorta, International, Victron Energy, Aqua Yachting, EMA Industry, Duratek, Alphamare, Marina Marine Vehicles, Velenamast, Erkab Cable, IBC Yachting, Artı, Admiral Marine Equipment, AK-YA Maritime and Seafood, Data, Tekno Marin, Levent Yılankaya Maritime and Treatment Systems, Gemtac, Yılmaz Metal, Düzgit, and İnter Forest Products.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Bodrum Ship is at the heart of the 38th The Bodrum Cup. The maintenance and renovation project of the sailing school ship, which was born out of The Bodrum Cup and brings young people together with maritime activities under the Bodrum and Caria Region Culture, Art and Promotion Foundation (BOSAV), is being carried out with the contributions of institutions and the maritime industry. Following the work currently underway at Ağanlar Shipyard, the goal is for the ship to soon return to its role in maritime training, international projects, and cultural-artistic events.
After completing the OPET Leg and reaching Yalıkavak, the teams will take to the start line for the final time on Saturday, October 24, for the 12-mile Anadolu Sigorta Leg on the Yalıkavak-Yalıkavak route. The 38th The Bodrum Cup will conclude that same evening with an awards ceremony at Yalıkavak Marina at 19:30, followed by a Pinhâni concert at 21:30.
Friday, October 23
Ortakent - Yalıkavak | OPET Leg (15 miles)
• 10:00: Primetime Racing Hub - Departure from in front of Bodrum Castle
• 17:00: Primetime Racing Hub - Arrival at Yalıkavak Marina
Saturday, October 24
Yalıkavak - Yalıkavak | Anadolu Sigorta Leg (12 miles)
• 10:00: Primetime Racing Hub - Departure from Yalıkavak Marina
• 17:00: Primetime Racing Hub - Arrival at Yalıkavak Marina
• 19:30: 38th The Bodrum Cup Award Ceremony - Yalıkavak Marina
• 21:30: Pinhâni Concert - Yalıkavak Marina
* Dr. Şahin Ünal’s “The Bodrum Cup Special” oil painting exhibition can be visited every day between October 19-24 at the Race Center in Bodrum Town Square.
For the registration calendar, participation requirements, and the detailed program, you can visit the website www.bodrumcup.com.
Main sponsor OPET; platinum sponsors Anadolu Sigorta, Four Seasons Hotels Istanbul, Ruins Luxury Resort, SumOneand Yalıkavak Marina; silver sponsors Arvento, Bakar Sigorta Aracılık Hizmetleri, Blueway, Era Outdoor, and Eskiceshme Hotel are contributing to the 38th The Bodrum Cup.
The Bodrum Ship 25th Anniversary Renovation Project is supported by the IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, Bodrum Municipality, Ağanlar, Anadolu Sigorta, International, Victron Energy, Aqua Yachting, EMA Industry, Duratek, Alphamare, Marina Marine Vehicles, Velenamast, Erkab Cable, IBC Yachting, Artı, Admiral Marine Equipment, AK-YA Maritime and Seafood, Data, Tekno Marin, Levent Yılankaya Maritime and Treatment Systems, Gemtac, Yılmaz Metal, Düzgit, and İnter Forest Products.
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure of the Republic of Türkiye, the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of Türkiye, the Muğla Governorship, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality, Muğla Metropolitan Municipality MUTTAŞ, Bodrum Municipality, Bodrum Belediye AŞ, Bodrum District Governorship, Milas District Governorship, Milas Municipality, Coast Guard, Bodrum Maritime Rescue, Bodrum Chamber of Commerce, IMEAK Chamber of Shipping, Bodrum Hoteliers Association, Bodrum Seafarers Association, Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, Era Bodrum Sailing Club, TYBA Yachting, and the Turkish Sailing Federation are contributing to the organization as official supporters.
The Bodrum Cup social media accounts
• Instagram:@bodrumcup
• Facebook:facebook.com/BodrumCup
• X:@bodrumcup
Contact person
Dilek Özcan
The Bodrum Cup Communications Committee
dilek.ozcan@bodrumcup.com
0533 374 88 08
Launched in 1988 by the Era Bodrum Sailing Club, The Bodrum Cup is an international maritime festival that brings sailors and sailing enthusiasts together in Bodrum every year. The organization highlights Bodrum's traditional boat building and maritime culture while also creating space for social responsibility initiatives.www.bodrumcup.com