Bodrum Cup - Yacht Regatta Experience in Turkey

The Bodrum Cup is Turkey’s most iconic gulet regatta, held every October in the vibrant coastal town of Bodrum. Since 1989, this spectacular sailing event has filled the horizon with massive wooden yachts and hundreds of meters of billowing sails. It’s more than a race - it’s a celebration marking the end of the charter season, bringing together sailors, travelers, and locals for a week of sailing, swimming, parties, and unforgettable moments along the Aegean coast.

Key Takeaways

• Unique Sailing Event – The Bodrum Cup is the only regatta in the world featuring massive wooden gulets competing under full sail.
• Rich History – Founded in 1989 to promote sailing skills, it has become an annual tradition in Bodrum.
• Perfect Timing – Held in October, with warm weather, calm seas, and affordable gulet charter prices.
• Full Experience – Combine racing with swimming, water sports, stargazing dinners, and exploring Bodrum’s nightlife.
• Customizable Stay – Book a full-week gulet charter and extend your trip to enjoy Bodrum’s history, beaches, and cuisine.

So what is the Bodrum Cup?

It is a yacht (gulet) regatta that is taking part every October in Bodrum. The primary goal of the regatta was to promote interest and skill in sailing of the crew that is in the charter business.

It is also the celebration at the end of the charter season bringing together friends and people that do not see each other for the entire season. 

The regatta is organized since 1989. The amazing sight of a horizon filled with the sails of Bodrum’s wooden yachts is a sight people will never forget.

Just imagine 100 ships (not sailing yachts, but huge gulets) going at each other on sails!?!

Bodrum is the only place in the World you can experience this!

So if you wish to experience this regatta what is the best way to do it?

Here it is:

• Book a gulet on a weekly basis (from Saturday – Saturday).
• Prices in October are very affordable.
• The Regatta in 2025 has the dates from 19st October till 26th Of October!
• You can rent the gulet from 18th of October till the 26th of October!

Bodrum has everything you need. If you wish to party – there are lots of VIP clubs where you can do it. If you are interested in history – Turkey and Bodrum especially is FULL OF UT!! If you are interested in the best food – check! If you wish to do some shopping – check! If you wish to just take a nice swim and do some water sports – check

So what is the Bodrum Cup?

I would say it like this:

• It is an experience of a lifetime!
• It is a great event where people get together and have the best time ever!
• It is sailing, swimming, partying, relaxing, sunbathing, reading your own book, learning experience…and much more than this.