Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The privately funded yacht Nireas, crewed jointly by Cypriot and Polish sailors, will compete in next month’s Aegean 600 offshore sailing race. In a pre-race announcement issued on Tuesday, the team said its operations are centred at Ayia Napa Marina in Cyprus.
Race campaign
The Aegean 600 is a 600 nautical mile offshore race regarded as one of the more demanding events in the region. It attracts professional and semi-professional teams from across Europe.
Captain and owner Maciej Gorecki said the project was built around both sporting and organisational ambition. He said, “we wanted to build something fast, beautiful and real, not only as a yacht but as a project”.
He added that “Nireas is a long-term journey and Aegean 600 is an important step”, describing the campaign as based on shared experience and sustained collaboration.
Yacht preparation
The yacht was designed by Italian naval architect Maurizio Cossutti and built for professional racing campaigns.
The team said it has undergone recent technical preparation, including upgrades to onboard systems, navigation equipment and communications, alongside training for extended offshore conditions.
Cyprus base
Nireas operates from Ayia Napa Marina, which the team described as its home port and base for development.
The team said the location reflects Cyprus’ expanding maritime infrastructure and its role in supporting international sailing activity in the Levant.
Longer-term plans
Beyond competition, the team said the initiative is intended to support longer-term engagement in offshore sailing, including opportunities for younger participants to take part in selected activities linked to the project.