Racing, results and exclusive updates from the Cyclades Cup 2026

8 June 2026 • Written by Holly Margerrison

What is the Cyclades Cup?

Now in its third edition, the Cyclades Cup returns to Antiparos from 10-13 June 2026, bringing together a fleet of 21 sailing superyachts for three days of racing in the Aegean Sea.

Racing takes place between Antiparos, Paros and the surrounding Cycladic islands, with courses selected daily according to weather conditions and the famous Meltemi winds. The 2026 fleet includes some of the world's most recognisable sailing yachts, among them Perseus, Mari-Cha III, Windrose of Amsterdam, Galma and Almyra II.

Alongside the racing, owners, guests and crew will enjoy a packed programme of island events, including beach barbecues, cultural tours, exclusive dinners and a closing awards ceremony celebrating the week's standout performances.

Bookmark this page for live updates throughout race week.

Meet the fleet: 21 yachts prepare for the start line

This year's fleet includes a strong mix of returning competitors and first-time entrants. Returning yachts such as Aiolos, Almyra II, Meliti, Nommo and Nostromo are joined by notable newcomers including Perseus, Mari-Cha III, Windrose of Amsterdam, Inoui and Vantanera. With the fleet capped at 25 entries, organisers have assembled one of the strongest line-ups in the event's history.

Almyra II

Podcast: Cyclades Cup founder Ilia Rigas on building a world-class regatta

As the Cyclades Cup returns to Antiparos for its third edition, now is the perfect time to go behind the scenes of one of the Mediterranean's fastest-growing superyacht events.

In the latest episode of the BOAT Briefing podcast, Cyclades Cup founder Ilia Rigas joins BOAT's travel and charter editor, Georgia Boscawen, to discuss how the regatta came to life, what makes racing in the Cyclades so unique and why Antiparos has become such a compelling destination for sailing yacht owners and crews.

From course design and fleet building to the challenges of creating an international sporting event from the ground up, the episode offers a fascinating insight into the vision behind the regatta ahead of this week's racing.

Listen to the full episode on Spotify or Apple.