Turkish Offshore Racing Club, Kadıköy, İstanbul

Overview

The Turkish Offshore Racing Club (TAYK) was founded on 8 May 1971 by the racing yachtsmen of the day to run yacht races under international rules and bring international rating systems to Turkey; "Türkiye" was added to its name in 1993. Its oldest event is the Turkish Navy Cup international yacht race, in its 55th year in 2026, alongside the 30 August Cup and its spring and winter cups. In 2000 it started the Aegean "Friendship Cup" with the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki. It handles IRC rating in Turkey and has about 150 yacht-owner members.

Founded: 1971
Members: about 150 (club figure)
Federation: Türkiye Yelken Federasyonu
Email: tayk@tayk.org.tr
Phone: +90 530 464 18 38

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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.

Turkish Navy Cup International Yacht Racethe club's oldest offshore race; 55th year in 2026
30 August Cupannual cup race around 30 August
Spring Cupseason-opening series
Winter Cupwinter series running to mid-December

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Boat classes

IRCORC

History and achievements

1971Founded on 8 May as the Offshore Racing Club (AYK); IOR measurers are trained
1970sWith no marina in Istanbul yet, only three races are sailed between June and September: the Marmara Cup, the Triangle Course and the Turkish Navy Foundation Cup
1980First international event: the Kuşadası–Piraeus leg of La Trans Méditerranée
1990The Navy Cup course is extended to Thessaloniki
1993Becomes the "Turkish Offshore Racing Club" by cabinet decision
2000Organises the "Friendship Cup" with the Nautical Club of Thessaloniki

Location

Position: 40°58.87′ N 29°1.53′ E
40.98117, 29.02547
Address: Caferağa Mah. Hüseyin Bey Sok. No:17 D:1, Moda

Frequently asked

When was Turkish Offshore Racing Club founded?

In 1971.

Which regattas does the club run?

According to the club website, among others: Turkish Navy Cup International Yacht Race, 30 August Cup, Spring Cup and Winter Cup.