Bodrum International Optimist Regatta

23/02/2026

Happy week to everyone from Bodrum! 🌊⛵

The 14th Bodrum International Optimist Regatta (BIOR) will take place in beautiful Bodrum between May 6–10, 2026.

Young sailors from around the world will come together for an exciting week of competition, friendship, and unforgettable moments on the water.

Registration is now open!
For more information, please visit: www.bodrumsporyelken.org

20/02/2026

14th edition of Bodrum International Optimist Regatta in IODA calendar.
https://www.optiworld.org/default/events/event/text/xiv-bodrum-international-optimist-regatta-%28bior%29/page/0

16/10/2025

✨ BODTO BIOR 2025 ✨
We experienced the spirit of sea, wind, and sport together in Bodrum! ⛵💙
A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and public institutions for supporting this great event. 🙏
Your contributions empowered our young sailors and also added valuable support to the promotion of Bodrum. 🌍

14/10/2025

📸 Champions of the 13th BODTO BIOR
They raced with the wind, challenged the waves, and claimed the top! 🌊⛵

14/10/2025

12/10/2025

The 13th BODTO BIOR has come to an end!
After today’s thrilling races in strong winds, the Bodrum International Optimist Regatta wrapped up. ⛵✨
318 sailors from 8 countries competed for 4 days in Bodrum’s blue waters, and the champions were crowned at the award ceremony held in Kumbahçe Square. 🏆
Bodrum District Governor Ali Sırmalı and Bodrum Mayor Tamer Mandalinci also attended the ceremony, sharing the joy of the young sailors. 👏

12/10/2025

📸 Races Conclude at the 13th BODTO BIOR!
⛵ On the final day of the 13th Bodrum Chamber of Commerce International Optimist Regatta, the race started at 13:00 under strong 18–24 knot winds, with 1 race completed.
🏆 Final Results:
✨ Bambino Champion: Umut Emre Güner
✨ Overall Champion: Cengiz Eren Güvenç
🌍 This morning’s Country Cup Champion: Chuhan Zhang 🇹🇭 (Thailand)
🎉 Award Ceremony at 18:00 in Kumbahçe Square!

12/10/2025

The Excitement of the Country Cup at BODTO BIOR! Thailand won the Country Cup 👏

11/10/2025

⛵ Thrill of Day 2 & 3 at the 13th BODTO BIOR!
At the Bodrum Chamber of Commerce International Optimist Regatta, young sailors competed fiercely in 14–20 knot winds.
Day 2: Divided into four groups, athletes showed great performance in both Bambino and overall categories.
Day 3: After three races, Umut Emre Güner leads the Bambino category, while Alper Kerem Karataş remains at the top in the overall standings.
Tomorrow, the Country Cup will take place at 10:00, followed by the final races at 11:30, where the champion will be crowned. 🎉

11/10/2025

🏁 TYF Yelken Ligi ILCA 1. Ayak Yarışları Sona Erdi! ⛵️

Sporcularımızdan;
🥇 Derin Değişen – ILCA 4 Kızlar Şampiyonu, Genel 4.’sü
🥇 Tayfun Türk – ILCA 4 Şampiyonu
🥈 Sadrihan Süer – ILCA 6 Genç 2.’si, Genel 3.’sü

Tüm sporcularımızı ve antrenörümüz Volkan Acele’yi tebrik ederiz! 💪💙

11/10/2025

🌸 October 11 – International Day of the Girl Child 🌸
Our girls, racing with the wind and growing stronger with the waves, carry hope and courage into the future. In Optimist sailing, they chart their own course both in sport and in life. 💪⛵