Sailing Festival on the Bosphorus

The 9th "BAU Bosphorus Sailing Cup 2021" was hosted by Bahçeşehir University. In the race, which has become a tradition since 2012, 50 sailboats turned the Bosphorus into a visual feast.

Organized by the Bahçeşehir University International Sailing Club, the "BAU Bosphorus Sailing Cup 2021" started with the participation of dozens of sailboats. Bahçeşehir University, which has organized many important events at its campus in the heart of Istanbul, once again hosted the BAU Bosphorus Sailing Cup this year. The sailboats competed fiercely on the Bosphorus, the meeting point of the Asian and European continents. Setting off in front of the BAU Beşiktaş South Campus on Saturday, 26 June, the sailboats turned at Anadolu Hisarı and finished the race in Beşiktaş. The race turned into a magnificent show on the Bosphorus.

50 Boats Took Part in the Race

Providing information about the sailing race, Bahçeşehir University International Sailing Club Commodore Doğancan Öz said: "Our university has embraced this sport for nine years and ensures that it is promoted both within the institution and in Türkiye. This year, many corporate companies and university teams took part in our race. Despite the pandemic, 50 boats participated. With the Bosphorus being windy, it was a great race for the teams. The race started from our university's South Campus, and after the sailboats turned at Anadolu Hisarı, it ended in front of the BAU Beşiktaş South Campus. The top finishers won cups and prestige awards."

BAU Sailing Club Placed in the Race

Bahçeşehir University Sailing Club took part in the race with its racing boat Golden Toy. In the event, which featured 38 boats, Golden Toy finished third in its category.