"Rixos Sailing Cup" in Göcek: Sailing festival on the picturesque Aegean coast
Sailing - the dream of wind in your sails and absolute freedom on the water. It is one of mankind's oldest and most fascinating forms of transport and has been bringing people together for centuries. Born out of this passion, countless regattas are held every year in the most beautiful places around the world.
One of these places is the beautiful Göcek on the Turkish Aegean coast. With the picturesque natural scenery typical of the region, Göcek is not only one of the most idyllic places in Turkey, but is also a true Mecca for sailing enthusiasts from all over the world. The numerous bays and islands, such as the bay of Fethiye, provide a picturesque setting for sailing adventures.
9th Rixos Sailing Cup with programme for amateurs & professionals
From 12 to 15 November 2024, Göcek hosted the 9th "Rixos Sailing Cup", a prestigious sailing festival that attracts professional sailors, sailing enthusiasts and recreational sailors from all over the world every year. However, the Rixos Sailing Cup is by no means just a competition. With the motto "Let friendship win!", it is above all a celebration of unity and friendship.
The venue for this is the picturesque landscape around the bays of Göcek and the hotel Rixos Premium Göcekwhere all guests and participants of the festival were accommodated. The atmospheric five-star hotel is located directly by the sea and offers the highest level of comfort, making it an ideal, comfortable retreat for all participants of the Rixos Sailing Cup.
More than 500 sailors from all over the world took part in the Rixos Sailing Cup, including teams from Turkey, Germany, Romania, Italy and other countries. The event promises entertainment with numerous exciting regattas, unforgettable experiences and a varied supporting programme at the Rixos Premium Göcek, which was also the venue for the main celebrations.
Luxury in a class of its own for regatta participants at the five-star Rixos Premium Göcek Adult Only Hotel (13+)
The hotel is not only a real highlight due to its fantastic location in the bay, but the tasteful design of the resort also blends into the idyllic overall picture. In addition to comfortable rooms, the hotel offers the finest cuisine in restaurants of the highest standard. Guests can also relax with massages and hammam in the hotel's own "Anjana Spa", while the heated outdoor pool and a variety of sporting activities in the Exclusive Sports Club also offer plenty of variety.
With its ultra-modern mooring and yacht service, the Rixos Premium Göcek is predestined for all sailing fans who value a high standard of service and comfort in addition to adventure on the high seas.
The Rixos Sailing Cup is not only an exciting sporting event, but also an opportunity to experience the natural beauty and hospitality of Turkey.
Travel tip: Travelling to Göcek is easy thanks to direct flights to Dalaman with SunExpress from numerous cities in Germany such as Munich, Düsseldorf or Stuttgart. The resort with its picturesque bays is just half an hour's drive from the airport.