Marmaris' Challenging Course Takes a Break - MIYC Winter Trophy Leg 6

Marmaris International Yacht Club (MIYC), which hosts various events throughout the year, completed the 6-day HDI LORYMA CUP event and without catching a breath, launched the 6th Leg of the MIYC Winter Trophy.

ONE EVENT ENDS AS ANOTHER BEGINS

Last month, as CAMPUS CUP ended, the 5th Leg of MIYC Winter Trophy immediately began.

This exhausting tempo was being kept up by the organizing club, along with many participating vessels and media representatives.

Especially before this final leg, the 6th Leg followed right on the heels of organizing and running a race consisting of long routes.

Having experienced and felt the effect of the weather and wind in the region for a week, we could see that during the final leg to be sailed on May 14-15, the wind would race the boats without causing any problems.

HDI LORYMA CUP EVENT COMING SOON

In the coming days, we will broadcast the vessels and crews that sailed the route of Marmaris, Palamutbükü, Knidos, Datça, Marmaris Çiftlik Bay and Marmaris, as well as the destinations visited in this beautiful and colorful event, on the Coast Guide TR YouTube Channel in 2 episodes.

The first leg; Sunday, May 22nd at 09:00.

On FRIDAY evening, May 13th, MIYC Winter Trophy 6th Leg participants also attended the HDI LORYMA CUP closing dinner.

It was being discussed that the final leg, with the help of the wind, would be a truly beautiful farewell leg.

In the morning, sunny weather with no need for sunscreen and summer-like conditions prevailed in Marmaris.

The tourism season was showing itself in all areas.

Hotels, restaurants, marine tourism.

A full Marmaris.

In this atmosphere, our feet were taking us to the briefing in the MIYC garden at 10:00.

WHISTLE CHANGE IN THE FINAL LEG

Can Giray, who successfully performed the Chief Race Officer duties in the 5 legs of the Trophy, handed the whistle to young race officer Ezgi Kalaycı and headed for Istanbul.

Giray, who recently assumed the General Directorship of TAYK, had a weekend race in Istanbul.

Kalaycı, who blew the whistle at the expected time, announced that they wanted to complete all 3 planned races.

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At the same time, a race abandonment right would emerge for each race that could be sailed.

When we went out to the race course on the press boat, the wind's "Come Let Me Race You" mode was immediately apparent.

PARTICIPATION ALWAYS DROPS IN THE MAY LEGS OF WINTER TROPHIES

However, the number of boats had dropped to 21 in the final leg.

This was quite normal.

What we've been saying for years;

Since starting Winter Trophies in November and finishing in April somehow never materializes, the result is similar in every race course every time.

The biggest supporters of these races being industry professionals, and their busy season start.

Some boats returning to their primary business at the season start, among other factors, produce these results.

It's the struggle of racing in days that rival summer weather during the final legs of what's called a Winter Trophy.

We believe that organizing one race per month in the calendar we've suggested would not only ease the organizer's burden but also spread out the frequency of participants' travel and accommodation to Marmaris, making it a more preferable calendar.

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The biggest obstacle here is that the IRC values determined at the beginning of the year show significant differences and may cause class changes.

Anyway, what's it to us? Let's get back to business, capture the footage and read the race.

On the course, wind is blowing from 130 degrees at 12-15 knots range. Final trump cards will be played in all classes.

Competitors aren't separating from each other as the start procedures begin.

They're like inseparable siblings.

Route 5 from MIYC Routes Will Be Sailed

At 12:05, IRC O-1-2, at 12:10, IRC 3-4 groups cross the start line and begin racing on the course.

INTRA-GROUP COMPETITION AT ITS PEAK

There's serious competition in every group. Since it's a drop race, things have really heated up.

Especially IRC 0 is taking the lead and breaking away from the fleet.

The rankings can change with minor tactics.

Kaan Özgönenç, the Skipper of the İZMİR YELKEN boat racing in the IRC 2 group, has also taken young Utku with him.

Utku, wearing his life jacket, is carefully watching the events.

When the boats complete 2 laps on the course and the finishes are taken.

The Race Committee is continuously taking measurements in all course areas for the day's 2nd Race.

The measurements show that the channel where Course 5 is sailed is more stable.

There are no wind shifts, direction changes, and strength differences in this channel

Decision; the same course again.

Start procedures are beginning.

We are discussing whether to capture the start from the buoy side or the committee boat side.

There is no decrease in wind strength.

Near the start line, boats are rapidly searching for position and tactics.

Meanwhile, the committee postpones for a reason we don't know.

We don't know the reason, we can't find out. Procedures quickly resume.

SAME WIND, SAME ROUTE

With wind blowing from 130 degrees at 12-15 knots, IRC O-1-2 groups start at 13:55, and IRC 3-4 start at 14:00.

Similar groupings, a full 2 laps packed with competitor observations.

When finishes are taken.

EASILY AVOIDED ACCIDENT

At the end of the race, we understand the reason for the postponement during the start.

While race officer Furkan Nurdoğan on duty at the start buoy is taking wind measurements, the CORENDON CHEESE yacht collides with him.

Race officer Furkan Nurdoğan falls into the water from the impact of the collision.

As soon as he falls, the life jacket inflates.

Miyc President Zafer Öznur, who was watching the race nearby this incident, first brings Furkan Nurdoğan ashore, then to the hospital by waiting ambulance.

In this non-life-threatening incident, Furkan Nurdoğan is kept at the hospital during the observation period.

At the end of this period, he is brought back to the marina.

He states that he realized he had fallen into the water because he was concentrated on wind measurement.

His survival of this accident with the pain felt in his body somewhat relieves the atmosphere.

The race committee gives a protest to CORENDON CHEESE boat involved in the accident and at the end of the hearing; DSQ.

Get well soon to all parties, especially Furkan Nurdoğan.

LAST DAY LAST RACE (May 15, Sunday)

The last day, last race of the 6-leg trophy.

The wind started the day modestly. After 15:00 it will exaggerate a bit, but we'll see.

The wind, increasing in strength, has shifted direction and is now affecting all areas.

Race operations are commencing with winds at 15 knots from 275 degrees.

Course; MIYC Courses - Course 1-A

At 12:05, IRC O-1-2 classes, and at 12:10, IRC 3-4 classes execute their starts.

The fleet heads collectively towards the windward mark, then breaks apart after the turn.

But this separation doesn't occur within the classes.

They never forget the competition for a moment, they push harder and harder in the race.

OUTER HARBOR IS A RISK FOR RACE COMMITTEE

As the fleet leaders enter the strait, the wind decreases in strength.

Wind direction and strength variations according to locations also begin to show themselves.

The ever-blowing İçmeler mouth coyly settles the balance from time to time with gentle showers.

At that moment, broaches come to the forefront.

The IRC 0 contenders are struggling just to round Kargataşı Island.

Once the roundings are completed, the race literally starts anew.

The island roundings of all classes bear similarities.

However, as the fleet enters inland waters, the expected wind begins to blow farewell kisses, and elegant finishes worthy of the trophy come one after another.

When the final leg of the trophy is completed.

In the evening, there's a closing dinner and awards ceremony in the club garden.

First, the 5th Leg trophies find their owners.

Then the trophies for the 6th leg and the overall Trophy results find their owners.

THE BEAUTY OF MARMARIS RACES

One of the most beautiful aspects of the Marmaris races is the very high participation in the trophy ceremonies.

The trophies are received hand-to-hand, not from the club.

Dozens of participants who adapt to this ritual, who carefully experience all phases of the race despite their busy schedules, and whose faces clearly show they enjoy what they experience,

also contribute to the color of the evening.

As we conclude our coverage of the MIYC Winter Trophy, which we have been following for all 6 legs, we depart wishing that future events and races will not fall short of these beautiful moments.