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14th FULL MOON FUN REGATTA, Valtoudi Bay, Pelion, 19th August 2008
Valtoudi Bay hold an annual Regatta on the first full moon in August. Yacht, dinghy, and catamaran sailors, kayakers and windsurfers all race together. The race is usually around 2 to 4 hours long, dependent on the strength of the wind. It is a light-hearted affair, and beginners and experts all join in together. The rules are to relax and have a good day together on the water. Racers are as proud to come last as they are to come first! Regatta Day is enormous fun and is always followed by a celebration beach party.
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2008 Results! Pelion Sail and Cycle Wins Again!
1st and 2nd prize in the Small Dinghy Class with our Topaz Unos. Our Topaz Duo came in first but stood down as it was a much faster boat. Third place was one of our Toppers, sailed by the youngest racer, who was competing against adults.
Regatta photos...
Join the fun with a yacht, dinghy, kayak, or wind surfer!
On 19th August the " Around Paleo Trikeri" Race will be held. This race has been held every year for the last thirteen years. Yachts, dinghies and windsurfers all compete together. The yachts sail around Alatas and over to Paleo Trikeri and back, the dinghies and windsurfers sail around Alatas.
Pelion Sail and Cycle will be competing in the dinghy, kayak and windsurfer classes on this day. Be sure to book your dinghy, kayak or windsurfer in advance if you want to join in.
Great for all the family!
  
We are very proud of how our Pelion Sail and Cycle dinghies performed in the 2006 and 2007 Regattas! In 2006 the Duo won 1st prize, one of our Unos came 2nd, and two Toppers came in 5th and 6th. In 2007 an Uno took first prize, and the Duo 2nd.
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Safety boats are on hand, and there is usually a cocktail boat should you require refreshment during the race!
Live music, fabulous atmosphere!
There will be live music on the beach in the evening. The beach party usually lasts well into the night, but has been known to last for several days! The 2008 line up is Gemma warming up the crowd, followed by the Nauktaugels, a team of international session players brought together especially for the event.
The Regatta is organised entirely by the locals in the bay. There is a small entry fee, around €10, for participating in the race. The beach party is free, but donations in the hat are welcome, and help to keep the event running.
As always, we encourage you to drink the bar dry!
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