Nautical Club of Thessaloniki, Kalamaria, Thessaloniki

Overview

The Nautical Club of Thessaloniki was founded in 1931 and is one of the oldest water-sports clubs in Greece; it started with rowing and added sailing in the mid-1950s. Since 1964 it has had its own premises on the Kalamaria waterfront, with rowing and sailing boathouses and tennis courts. Its offshore sailing school has run since 1975 with more than 7,000 graduates, and the youth academy teaches Optimist and ILCA sailing from age five. It runs the Alexander the Great Cup for Olympic classes and the North Aegean Cup sailing week for offshore yachts.

Founded: 1931
Federation: Ελληνική Ιστιοπλοϊκή Ομοσπονδία
Email: nautical@ncth.gr
Phone: +30 2310 414521
Registry code: ΙΜ77

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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.

Alexander the Great Cupinternational regatta for Olympic-class dinghies
North Aegean Cupinternational sailing week for offshore yachts (August)
Argo Cup – OptimistOptimist regatta (2026: 26–28 June)
International Rowing Regattathe club's international rowing regatta

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Sailing school and courses

Boat classes

OptimistILCA

History and achievements

1931The club is founded; its first board meets on 27 June, with rowing as the only sport
1948 · 1952Club rowing crews compete at the London and Helsinki Olympics
1955 περίπουThe club adds sailing to its activities
1964Moves into its own premises in Kalamaria (foundation stone laid 1960)
1975Its offshore sailing school opens
1990sStarts a children's sailing academy
1998A club rowing crew wins world-championship bronze

Home harbour & location

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Position: 40°35.29′ N 22°56.45′ E
40.58814, 22.94091
Address: Θεμιστοκλή Σοφούλη 112

Frequently asked

Can I learn to sail here?

Yes. The club lists these courses: Youth sailing academy (from age 5, Optimist/ILCA), Offshore sailing school (beginner, advanced, racing), Sailing for people with disabilities, Adult coastal rowing and Adult indoor rowing.

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 Nautical Club of Thessaloniki founded?

In 1931.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Alexander the Great Cup, North Aegean Cup, Argo Cup – Optimist and International Rowing Regatta.