Yacht Club of Greece, Piraeus – regattas, sailing school and history

Overview

The Yacht Club of Greece was founded in 1933 at Mikrolimano in Piraeus and is the country's most historic sailing club; in 1952 it founded the Hellenic Sailing Federation. Its clubhouse stands on Kastella hill and its waterfront base is the ancient harbour of Munichia, with berths for members' boats, cranes for small craft and boats for sailors with disabilities. It runs dinghy schools (Optimist, ILCA, Lightning), a Kids Sailing Center, match-racing and team-racing centres and an offshore school leading to the sailing licence. With the Nautical Club of Andros it organises the Andros International Race, plus offshore races in the Saronic Gulf.

Founded: 1933
Members: about 1,200 (club figure)
Federation: Ελληνική Ιστιοπλοϊκή Ομοσπονδία
Email: noe@ycg.gr
Phone: +30 210 417 9730
Registry code: ΞΩ82

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Regattas and series

Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.

Andros International Raceoffshore race for ORC boats and sailing superyachts, with the Nautical Club of Andros; 59th edition 27–30 Aug 2026
Dionysos Melanaigis Raceoffshore race in the Saronic Gulf (2026: Faliro – Palaia Epidavros)
Cyclades Cupsuperyacht regatta in collaboration with the club, sanctioned by the Superyacht Racing Association

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

OptimistILCALightningTopazORC

History and achievements

1933Founded on 1 November as the "Nautical Club of Athens" at Mikrolimano
1936Renamed "Yacht Club of Greece" (Naftikos Omilos Ellados)
1952The club founds the Hellenic Sailing Federation (EIO)
1960A club crew wins Olympic gold in the Dragon class in Rome
1977–1998Hosts European championships (Lightning, Soling, Finn) and world championships (½ Ton, J/24, ¾ Ton, Lightning, ILC 40, Corel 40)
2003Co-hosts a world championship for sailors with disabilities with the Piraeus Sailing Club

Home harbour & location

Mikrolimano harbourMarina page: prices, services, map →

Position: 37°56.14′ N 23°39.54′ E
37.93565, 23.65903
Address: Καραγιώργη Σερβίας 18

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Kids Sailing Center (ages 5–12, Optimist), Match Racing Center, Team Racing Center (Topaz), Offshore sailing licence school and Advanced offshore course.

Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?

Sea rescue: JRCC Piraeus +30 210 411 2500. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.

When was Yacht Club of Greece founded?

In 1933.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Andros International Race, Dionysos Melanaigis Race and Cyclades Cup.