Cyprus hosts first European stop on sailing journey towards 2027 America’s Cup
More than 120 sailors on 23 boats will race from Larnaca to Ayia Napa today in a regatta promoting friendship and closer Cyprus-Italy ties.
Larnaca, Cyprus. More than 120 sailors will compete aboard 23 boats off Cyprus today in the Regatta for Peace, the first European stop on a worldwide sailing journey towards the 2027 America’s Cup in Naples. The event combines sailing with international friendship and the maritime heritage shared by Cyprus and Italy.
Race links Larnaca and Ayia Napa
The route runs between Larnaca Marina, where the race begins, and Ayia Napa Marina, its finishing point. The event seeks to deepen ties between Cyprus and Italy across tourism, culture and business.
The Italian Embassy in Nicosia is organising the regatta alongside the Cyprus Sailing Federation, Larnaca Marina and Ayia Napa Marina. It is the biggest independent regatta for amateur sailors yet staged in Cyprus.
Italian Ambassador Antonella Cavallari said: “With the Regatta for Peace, we want to bring here the spirit of the America’s Cup, which Naples will host for the first time next summer. Twenty-three crews are on the same starting line showing how sailing can bring people and countries closer together,”
Italy’s maritime traditions on show
The programme also highlights Italy’s strong ties to the sea through an Italian mini-series in four parts. It examines the country’s seafaring traditions through craftsmanship, design, innovation, food, wine and sustainability.
Features include a virtual trip aboard the AC40 boat of Luna Rossa, a traditional vessel from Liguria and the waters off Bagnoli, the venue for the 2027 America’s Cup.
An awards ceremony will close the day, with officials from Cyprus and Italy attending alongside Olympic sailing champion Pavlos Kontides. He earned silver medals at London 2012 and Paris 2024.
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