Overview
HORC was founded in Piraeus in 1961 to spread offshore sailing across Greece and is based in its own neoclassical clubhouse at Mikrolimano, where its five training yachts are berthed. Since 1964 it has run the Aegean Sailing Week (Aegean Rally), since 1973 the Greek Revolution Race to Hydra each March, and since 2021 the AEGEAN 600 together with Olympic Marine. Its offshore sailing school has run since 1969 with more than 28,000 graduates, and since 2016 a marine communications school (VHF/GMDSS). It also issues CIM certificates for classic yachts in Greece.
- Founded
- 1961
- Federation
- Ελληνική Ιστιοπλοϊκή Ομοσπονδία
- info@horc.gr
- Phone
- +30 210 412 3357
- Registry code
- ΙΙ18
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Piraeus – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Aegean Sailing Week (Aegean Rally)the club's flagship event since 1964, with Greek and foreign yachts
- AEGEAN 600international offshore race around the Aegean, with Olympic Marine, since 2021
- Greek Revolution Race (Hydra)spring race to Hydra around 25 March, since 1973
- Athens Trophywindward-leeward event for ORC performance boats, part of the Athens Sailing Circuit
- Sailing for the Child (charity race)charity race in the Saronic Gulf; 24th edition 13–14 June 2026
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1961The Hellenic Offshore Racing Club is founded in Piraeus
- 1964First Aegean Sailing Week (Aegean Rally)
- 1969Opens the first offshore sailing school in Greece
- 1973First Greek Revolution Race to Hydra
- 1976–1998Sets up branches in Corfu, Chalkida, Rethymno, Gytheio, Ierapetra, Pylos and Leros that grow into independent clubs
- 1982 · 1984 · 1989Hosts the IOR Half Ton (with the YCG), Mini Ton and Three-Quarter Ton (with the YCG) world championships
- 1987Starts publishing the magazine "Istioploikos Kosmos"
- 2006 · 2008Hosts the TP52 Mediterranean championship and the ORCi world championship
- 2013Awarded the prize of the Academy of Athens
- 2016Opens its marine communications school
- 2021First AEGEAN 600 with Olympic Marine
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 37°56.44′ N 23°39.71′ E
37.94062, 23.66179 - Address
- Ακτή Αθηνάς Δηλαβέρη 3, Μικρολίμανο
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Offshore Sailing School – Sailing Academy and Marine communications school (VHF/GMDSS).
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 Hellenic Offshore Racing Club founded?
In 1961.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Aegean Sailing Week (Aegean Rally), AEGEAN 600, Greek Revolution Race (Hydra) and Athens Trophy.