Cesme Marina's location close to the historic town of Cesme offers a vibrant Turkish experience, while also providing easy access to other destinations including ease of flight connections from Izmir Airport.
To start the season, here is a round up of fabulous events and activity that has been taking place on site, supporting the natural flora and fauna, and of course regatta sailing races.
Çeşme Marina - EAYK Winter Trophy 2025
Çeşme Marina Winter Trophy, organized by the Aegean Offshore Yacht Club (EAYK) kicked off with a spectacular opening and continued with the same excitement as the races began.
The first leg of Çeşme Marina – EAYK Winter Trophy took place on January 25-26 at Çeşme Marina. This year’s opening race was significant as it marked the first competition held under the ORC handicap system.
The second leg took place on February 15-16, attracting 17 boats racing in 1 Support and 16 ORC classes. The event was lively and saw a great turnout.
On March 8th, to celebrate International Women’s Day, EAYK and Ankara Yacht Club (AYK) organized a special friendship race. The third leg of the Winter Trophy, supported by both clubs, was held on March 8-9. EAYK Commodore Ramazan Karakundakoğlu shared a message celebrating women’s equality and well-being.
While the fourth leg of the trophy was held on March 22-23, a fleet of 22 boats departed from Çeşme heading towards Kuşadası after the start signal. The race covered an offshore route of approximately 60 nautical miles. On April 12-13, Çeşme Marina hosted the fifth leg of the trophy. The race, held on the Çeşme-Kuşadası route, saw the participation of 24 boats.
Çeşme Marina, which will host the final race of the trophy on May 17-18, is also planning to host the Arkas Aegean Link Regatta in August. Also, as in previous years, the sailors will once again set sail from Çeşme Marina for the Republic Cup in October. 29.
* Winter Trophy photos belong to Emre Tazegül @SailingTimes
14th Alaçatı Herb Festival
On 17-20th of April, Çeşme Marina took part in the 14th Alaçatı Herb Festival. The festival, held annually, is a celebration of the rich herbal culture and natural heritage of Alaçatı. It features a wide range of local herbs, traditional dishes, and artisanal crafts, offering visitors a truly unique experience.
As part of this year’s event, we proudly joined the festival parade, supporting both the vibrant spirit of the festival and the beauty of Alaçatı/Çeşme. The Alaçatı Herb Festival also provides a valuable opportunity for local producers and artisans to showcase their products, contributing to the region’s cultural and economic growth.
The Mastic Tree Project, 2024/2025
Çeşme Marina provided meaningful support to the “Sakız Ağacım Çeşme” project, initiated by Çeşme Municipality and the Çeşmeköy Agricultural Development Cooperative. During the event held on December 5th, World Soil Day, we contributed by planting 100 mastic tree saplings. As part of our commitment, we will donate another 100 mastic tree saplings in 2025. We are proud to be part of this collaboration, which aims to enrich the region’s ecosystem and agricultural production.
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