Crew space on Volvo Ocean 65 – Sisi for Aegean 600 2024

Cost

€5,200

Event dates

5th Jul 2024 - 13th Jul 2024

What's included

All race and boat costs, 4 professional crew and meals when racing.
Additional costs include: Flights, transfers, meals and accommodation ashore and personal insurance.

What to expect

TBC

Itinerary

Wednesday 3rd July: Crew Arrive
Thursday 4th July: Training Day
Friday 5th July: Training day
19:00 Skippers meeting and media briefing
20:30 Welcoming ceremony
21:30 Reception dinner
Saturday 6th July: Boat preparation
18:00 to 20:30 Visit to the Poseidon Temple
Sunday 7th July, 14:00: Start of race
Saturday 13th July, 21:00: Awards ceremony

Crew information

The Skipper is Gerwin Jensen whose sailing experience includes 6 Atlantic crossings, 5 Sydney Hobart races, 4 RORC 600, 4 Rolex Middle Sea Races and 2 Rolex Fastnet Campaigns. Boat Captain, Oliver Kobale, has over 70,00 miles experience on Volvo 65. Rapahel Hussl, bow/crew, has more than 20,00 miles experience on Volvo 65 and has completed the RORC 600 and Middle Sea Race. Konstantin Kobale, Trim/crew, has more has more than 20,000 miles experience on Volvo 65 and has completed the RORC 600 and Middle Sea Race.

Prerequisite experience

Some previous experience of offshore racing is required. We would also strongly encourage you to have completed your ISAF Offshore safety and sea survival

Where

The newest 600nm offshore race is set the become one of the 600nm classics! Starting and finishing in Athens the course weaves around 13 island in the Aegean sea including; Mykonos, Naxos, Ios, Santorini, and Cape Sounion.

The Aegean 600 is becoming known for its challenging course, with strong winds, currents, and varying sea conditions, as well as for the stunning scenery and cultural heritage of the Aegean islands.

An exhilarating non stop race, with breath taking scenery aiming to become a highly rated offshore classic, this is one not to miss!

Accommodation

Crew will need to find accommodation ashore ahead of the race.

Crew space on Volvo Ocean 65 – Sisi for Aegean 600 2024

Volvo Ocean 65 – Sisi

The VO65 Sisi also known as the Austrian Ocean Racing Project is a powerful racing yacht that has competed in some of the most prestigious offshore races in the world Built in 2014 this 65 foot monohull was originally designed to compete in the Volvo Ocean Race Sisi has a powerful sail plan that allows it to reach incredible speeds...