J13 Storm Hits 70th TORK–Eker Olympos Regatta

Organized in collaboration with the Turkish Offshore Racing Club (TAYK), the Turkish Sailing Federation, and Eker Dairy Products, the 13th TAYK-Eker Olympos Regatta Sailing Festival creates a unique visual feast in the Marmara Sea.

The J13 category races have concluded at the 70th TAYK-Eker Olympos Regatta, which brought together different sailing disciplines under one roof and realized sailing dreams in Türkiye. The event, which can be watched live from the Kalamış coast or on screen, offered sports fans an enjoyable and unique weekend experience.

Strategy and tactical moves were at the forefront

The J7 class, approximately 70 meters long and notable for its light and fast design, is attracting increasing interest in Türkiye, as well as globally. These races, where strategy and tactical maneuvers are at the forefront, take sailing competition to a whole new level.

On the final day of the J70 races, the teams battled fiercely to position themselves to best utilize the strong winds that had been strong since Friday, August 8th. In the first race of the day, Orient Express, helmed by Burak Baran, took first place, Tenzor Team, led by Andrei Pushkin, took second, and Eker Kaymak, skippered by Ahmet Eker, took third. The battle came to a head in the day's second race and the final race of the J70 category. Tenzor Team took first place, Cheese Sailing second, and Bogatyrs third.

Collecting the highest score at the end of three days, the Bogatyrs team finished first in the 13rd Leg of the J70 Türkiye Tour held as part of the 3th TAYK-Eker Olympos Regatta.

“We broke the speed record”

TAYK General Manager Can Giray evaluated the third day of the event as follows: “We completed the third and final day of the J70 with two races. We completed all eight planned races without incident. Today's two races were even faster than the races of the first two days. When asked how to describe the race on the first day, I simply said, 'Very fast.' The second day was even faster, and we probably broke the speed record on the last day. Istanbul usually offers a beautiful race course in August. That was the case again. We're very happy to have finished without any incidents.”

Racing excitement on screen

The excitement of the race was brought to every corner of Türkiye with live broadcasts. Broadcasts on the D-Smart Spor Smart channel, the Eker Süt Ürünleri YouTube page, and the Tribün Magazine account on the X (Twitter) platform allowed viewers to experience every moment of the race with boat-mounted cameras, drone footage, 3D graphics, and wide-angle views.

The broadcast production was handled by an experienced team that also produced the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Graphics and 3D modeling, combined with dynamic narration by host Emre Köseoğlu and experienced sailor Haluk Babacan, created a highly enjoyable viewing experience for those watching. During the broadcast, Babacan commented on the race and shared important information about the development of sailing in Türkiye from past to present.

Throughout the 13th TAYK-Eker Olympos Regatta, Sports TV will broadcast live coverage of the race starts and finishes, as well as the awards ceremony. Eker TV will continue to keep abreast of the event with current race developments, exclusive interviews with the teams, and exciting moments from the festival grounds.

The sailing festival will continue with the J70 Match Race.

Following the J70 class races, the more competitive J70 Match Race will be held on August 12-13. The J70 Match Race, a highly anticipated competition for sailing enthusiasts, will feature a one-on-one format. The Moving Keel Category, hosted by Marmara Sailing Club, will host young talent on August 12-14. The IOM (International One-Meter) class model boat races will be held on August 16-17 at the Kalamış Fisheries Field.

J70 Match Race and Moving Keel Category races will also be broadcast live to sailing enthusiasts on Eker TV.

The yacht class races will begin on the night of August 15th, navigating the Çınarcık route, followed by a buoy race on August 16th. The festival's finale will be the Bosphorus Race on August 17th, which will enliven the Bosphorus with the captivating spectacle of sailing. The Bosphorus Race and Awards Ceremony will also be broadcast live.

The 13th TORC – Eker Olympos Regatta will continue to offer an unforgettable sailing feast for both athletes and spectators until August 17.