1–7 August 2026
North Aegean Cup & National ORC Sportboat Cup 2026
Porto Carras Grand Resort Marina • Halkidiki, Greece
More than forty years of offshore sailing excellence, hosted at the iconic Porto Carras Marina in the breathtaking waters of the Toroneos Gulf.
For more than four decades, the North Aegean Cup has brought together accomplished sailors, passionate crews, and lovers of the sea in one of Greece’s most spectacular sailing destinations. Organized annually by the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki (NCTH), the regatta has become a landmark event in Greek offshore sailing, celebrated for its competitive spirit, technical racing, and warm Mediterranean hospitality.
Hosted at Porto Carras Grand Resort, where the crystal-clear waters of the Toroneos Gulf meet the lush landscapes of Sithonia, the North Aegean Cup offers an exceptional setting for both sailors and visitors. The resort’s world-class marina serves as the event’s headquarters, welcoming participating yachts from Greece and abroad for a week of exhilarating inshore and coastal racing.
The story of the North Aegean Cup began in 1978, when the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki envisioned an international offshore sailing event in the waters of Northern Greece. After its inaugural edition in Skopelos, the regatta found its home at Porto Carras Grand Resort, where it became permanently established in 1985. Since then, generations of distinguished sailors have raced these waters, helping shape one of the country’s most respected sailing traditions.
Today, the North Aegean Cup continues to celebrate excellence, sportsmanship, and the enduring bond between sailors and the sea. More than a competition, it is an invitation to experience the beauty of the North Aegean, the elegance of Porto Carras Grand Resort, and the timeless spirit of offshore sailing.
Since its establishment, the North Aegean Cup has become a landmark event on the Greek sailing calendar. Organized by the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, it features exciting inshore and coastal races across the crystal-clear waters of the Toroneos Gulf, with Porto Carras Grand Resort serving as the official host and home marina.
Previous Year highlights
From challenging coastal courses to thrilling windward-leeward races, each edition of the North Aegean Cup has written a new chapter in its rich history. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Porto Carras and the Toroneos Gulf, the regatta has become a meeting point for passionate sailors, celebrated champions, and memorable moments that continue to inspire future generations of competitors.
Against the breathtaking backdrop of Sithonia, the North Aegean Cup transforms Porto Carras Grand Resort into a vibrant meeting point for sailors from Greece and abroad, celebrating excellence, sportsmanship, and the enduring spirit of the sea.
The Venue
Porto Carras Grand Resort
Nestled on a private peninsula in the heart of Sithonia, Halkidiki, Porto Carras Grand Resort is one of Greece’s most iconic seaside destinations. Surrounded by pristine beaches, lush pine forests and rolling vineyards, the resort offers a unique blend of natural beauty, luxury hospitality and world-class facilities, creating an exceptional setting for international sporting events.
Home to the largest private marina in Northern Greece, with 315 berths capable of accommodating yachts up to 60 metres, Porto Carras has long been a preferred destination for prestigious sailing competitions. Its sheltered location within the Toroneos Gulf, combined with modern marina services and direct access to the Aegean, provides the ideal base for the North Aegean Cup.
Beyond the regatta, guests can enjoy award-winning beaches, fine dining, a renowned winery, golf, wellness facilities and a wide range of leisure experiences, making Porto Carras Grand Resort a destination where world-class sailing meets unforgettable hospitality.