2026 Liberation Cup
May 16, 2026 - May 19, 2026
Presidency 7th International Yacht Races
May 16-19, 2026 – Liberation Cup Offshore Race
Liberation Cup,
1 Bosphorus race consists of 1 geographic race, 2 buoy races for ORC classes and 2 geographic races for traveler classes. One Bosphorus race is planned for May 19, 2026, one geographical islands race for the Gezgin class on May 16, 2026, and two buoy races for the ORC class, and one geographical islands race for all classes on May 17, 2026.
The top 3 teams in their divisions in the Bosphorus race to be held on May 19, 2026 will be awarded the 19/19 Cup.
Races will be held under ORC and Traveler classes. The categories in which the races are open will be announced in the race announcement. As a prerequisite for participation in the races, registered teams must obtain the approval of the offshore race technical committee and submit a receipt for a donation of at least 5,000 TL to any NGO. Teams that pre-register for the races will be able to benefit from special advantages. For more detailed information about the race and the organization, please follow our website and social media accounts. https://bit.ly/cuyy-wa You can reach us by joining the WhatsApp announcement group from the link.
Calendar / Race Schedule
- May 1, 2026 – Registration Begins
- May 7, 2026 – Launch
- May 14, 2026 – Registration Closes
- May 16, 2026 – Wandering Islands Course Geographic Race
- May 16, 2026 – ORC classes – Buoy Races
- May 17, 2026 – All Classes – Islands Course Geographic Race
- May 19, 2025 – Bosphorus – 19/19 Cup
- May 19, 2025 – Liberation Cup Award Ceremony
