Presidential 7th International Yacht Races – Victory Cup

Istanbul will turn the Bosphorus into a sailing stage on August 30, 2026, as the Victory Cup of the Presidential 7th International Yacht Races brings international crews together on one of the world’s most iconic waterways. Held on Türkiye’s Victory Day, this Bosphorus race will combine competitive sailing with the symbolic power of a national celebration.

Crews from Türkiye and around the world will compete across ORC, IRC, Sportsboat, and Cruising classes, with teams racing for top positions in their divisions and for the broader prestige of the Presidential International Yacht Races. On the water, strategy will matter as much as speed. Wind shifts, currents, boat handling, and tactical decisions will shape every moment of the race.

For spectators, the Bosphorus will make the experience unforgettable. The race will unfold against a cityscape of bridges, waterfront mansions, palaces, coastal neighborhoods, and the meeting point of two continents. Visitors can watch the movement from the shoreline, turn the day into a Bosphorus walk, and stay for an Istanbul evening by the water. Even if you are not sailing, you will still want to be here—because the Victory Cup will turn August 30 into a Bosphorus celebration where sport, seamanship, national spirit, and Istanbul’s skyline move together.