Overview
The Bodrum Offshore Sailing Club (BAYK) was founded on 5 July 2001 with the support of Milta Bodrum Marina, where its office still is. It sailed its first race in 2001 with nine boats and went on to run international courses such as Bodrum–Kos–Bodrum. In winter it runs the BAYK Winter Trophy for ORC boats (January–May) and on 19 May a 119-mile offshore race, all under the Turkish Sailing Federation's yacht racing rules. In 2023 it hosted the Dragon World Championship.
- Founded
- 2001
- Federation
- Türkiye Yelken Federasyonu
- info@bayk.org
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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.
- BAYK Winter Trophywinter series for ORC boats of 6–27 m, January to May
- 19 May 119-Mile Race119-mile offshore race sailed on 19 May
- Dragon World Championship Türkiye 2023Dragon class world championship, host club
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History and achievements
- 2001Founded on 5 July with Milta Bodrum Marina's support; first race sailed with nine boats
- 2000sRuns races on international courses such as Bodrum–Kos–Bodrum
- 2022Organises the "PC Rendezvous May 2022" classic-yacht meeting with Milta Bodrum Marina
- 2023Hosts the Dragon World Championship Türkiye 2023
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 37°2.04′ N 27°25.45′ E
37.03399, 27.42409 - Address
- Neyzen Tevfik Cad. No:5, Milta Bodrum Marina
- Radio
- VHF 73
emergency VHF 16 · DSC 70
Frequently asked
When was Bodrum Offshore Sailing Club founded?
In 2001.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: BAYK Winter Trophy, 19 May 119-Mile Race and Dragon World Championship Türkiye 2023.