The document summarizes details about the 7th NOA regatta being organized in Alexandroupolis, Greece in 2015. The regatta is being organized by the Alexandroupolis Yacht Club in conjunction with the Sports Organization of the City of Alexandroupolis and under the authority of the Hellenic Sailing Federation. Races will include Optimist, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, and Laser Standard classes. The organizing authority, NOA yacht club, was founded in 1964 and has a growing presence in sailing and scuba diving events. The venue, Alexandroupolis, is the largest city in Thrace with a population over 70,000 and has developed a long relationship with the sea through its port and

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2. THE EVENT
Alexandroupolis Yacht Club in conjuction with the Sports Organization of the City of
Alexandroupolis and under the authority of the Hellenic Sailing Federation is organising the "7th
NOA regatta- Alexandroupolis 2015" including classes: Optimist, Laser 4.7, Laser Radial, Laser
Std. The races will be held in Alexandroupolis, Greece.
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3. ORGANIZING AUTHORITY AND VENUE
ΝΟΑ history
NOA (Alexandroupolis Yacht Club) was founded in 1964 by people with a passion for water sports
who wanted to transmit their experiences to the youngsters. Ever since it has a growing presence in
water sports events, sailing and scuba diving.
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4. Alexandroupolis
• Alexandroupolis is the Capital of Evros Prefecture, with a population of over 70.000
inhabitants it is the largest city in Thrace. In the mid-19th century, fishermen from Maronia,
Makri and Enos, erected a small settlement, the Dede Agats. In 1880 Russian officers design
the city’s waterfront as part of an outstanding urban plan. The city’s symbol, the lighthouse,
was constructed in 1880. The port of Alexandroupolis with significant commercial traffic, has
developed through the years, consolidating a long relationship of its inhabitants with the
Aegean sea.Ever since, despite the adverse conditions faced by the city, it continues to
grow. The Demokritos international airport, the port, Egnatia Road and the train connection
have established Alexandroupolis as an significant financial centre of the Balkans.
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5. • Key points
• Location: Located in Northeast our city is only 279km from Burgas, 302km
from Istanbul, 433km from Constanta and 305km from Thessaloniki.
• Weather conditions: Great weather conditions all year round, with steady
winds 15-20 knots.
• Hospitality: Is the strong point of our club.
• Summer Vacation: City is ideal for summer vacation with nice beaches and
restaurants. Three 5 star Hotels among many others with very attractive
prices.
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6. • Clinics for Optimist and Lasers are organized before the races, by
experienced coaches from 30st of July till the 1st of August, giving
the opportunity for a week full of sailing!
• Charter boats and coach boats will be available upon request in
conduction with one of the biggest companies supporting sailing
events http://www.coachboat.com/
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7. • 175 Athlets from 9 countries participate last years event 2014
• Countries participate : Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, Kuwait,
Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey
Nicolas Rolaz World Champion 2014RasimYasar Asian Champion 2014 Jason Kefalonitis Greek National Team
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8. • The event is included in the official IODA calendar for a thierd
consecutive year. A lot of clubs, from Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia,
Turkey, Kuwait, Egypt, Qatar and of course Greece, have already
expressed their interest to participate at 2015 event.
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9. • Looking forward to see you in our 2015 event !
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