The Maritime projects of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency are targeted at world wide publicizing of the nautical aspects of Istanbul, a city that is both united and divided by water, contributing to the preparation, development and monitoring of national and international maritime projects, and thereby transmitting Istanbul’s maritime culture to the next generations.

 

All Maritime and Sports Projects

Eurobiker Luxembourg Charity Motorbike Tour 2010 Starting the motto “Crossing borders and linking cultures” the Eurobiker, “Eurobiker Luxembourg Charity Motorbike Tour 2010” takes off on May 15 from Luxembourg.

2010 Istanbul CSIO3*-W Horse Show Greatest international equestrian organization of Balkans and the Middle East, the 2010 Istanbul CSIO3*-W Horse Show will be realized by the Turkish Equestrian Federation.

 

WRC- World Rally Championship-Turkey

Organized by the Automobile Sports Federation of Turkey, the WRC- World Rally Championship - Turkey was realized in Istanbul for the first time as Istanbul becomes the European Capital of Culture in 2010.

Hulda Festival, A Journey into Art and Science This project is realized by Ilhan Koman Foundation for Culture and Art with the support of Istanbul 2010 ECOC for blowing a festival wind in countries it goes through.

The 1st International Mermaid Congress This project aims at promoting maritime to new generations, introducing maritime culture to Istanbul residents and thus serving the purpose to create a sailor nation.

2010 ISAF Youth Sailing World Championship To be realized under the organization of Sailing Federation of Turkey, the “2010 Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship” will be hosted in Istanbul.

International Bosphorus Races from Asia to Europe 22nd International Bosphorus from Asia to Europe swimming, rowing, sailing and canoeing races will be held in Kanlica-Kuruçeşme racetrack with the support of Istanbul 2010 ECOC Agency.

Tall Noble Sailing Race A tradition since 1956, the Tall Noble Sailing Race will be done in Aegean, Marmara and Black Sea waters for the first time in its history with the support of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture.

2010 FISA World Rowing Coastal Championship, 22 – 25 October 2010 During the FISA Extraordinary Congress held in Cape Town, South Africa on 11-15 February 2009, it was decided for the 2010 FISA World Rowing Coastal Championship to take place in Turkey.

Far Barcelona Heading for Volos Having included this year Turkey into the voyage route within the context of maritime projects of Istanbul 2010 ECoC, the historical Spanish training ship Far Barcelona sailed away from Ataköy Marina in the evening of August 30, 2009, heading to the Greek city Volos.

From East to West: Voyage to the History The main purpose of the project is to assume the role of intercultural ambassadors and set out on the unifying route of the Mediterranean reflecting the common cultural values in 11 European countries.

Istanbul Europa Race Europe's largest offshore sailing race aims at creating new ties in sociocultural, economic and environmental aspects among all European countries, particularly in those they sail through.

Sail Training International Annual Meeting in Istanbul Sail Training International, which has been working on sailing training, history and environment issues since 1956, held its annual meeting in Istanbul on 19-21 November 2009.