Aegean 600

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Aegean 600

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Published 15/07/2025

By Brieuc Maisonneuve

Issue: SP24

Published: sept. / oct. 2025

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The Aegean 600 is now in its fifth edition. This non-stop, 605-nautical-mile race takes place in the heart of the Cyclades islands in Greece. Starting from the legendary Cape Sounion, the 59 crews (including eight aboard multihulls) have no fewer than 13 islands to round ahead of them... “A sumptuous and demanding course, with gusty areas and unexpected lulls, steep cliffs and turquoise waters.” Of course, it’s the weather that dictates the pace: this year, the crew of Allegra, the fastest 86-foot catamaran in the fleet, are going to need nearly four days to complete the course – compared to last year’s record of one day, 13 hours, 18 minutes, and 52 seconds.

Check out Brieuc’s full report in the next issue of Multihulls World!

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