On the occasion of the 4th anniversary of the inception of GC, we celebrate a very successful 2009 and announce the creation of two bases in Greece in order to further develop our team and prepare for the 34th AC.

2.3 million Euros will be invested for infrastructure development in two ports within Greece in order to accept GREEK CHALLENGE and other AC teams. GREEK CHALLENGE has already submitted plans to the Port Authorities and looking forward to their positive response by the end of January 2010.

GREEK CHALLENGE was created in a circle of friends and associates and promised that with the first chance would enter the pinnacle of sailing competition. In 2009 GC participated in LVPS, was mandated by the Greek Government to bring sailing competitions to Greece, developed partnerships with established institutions and has been considered a challenger with prominence, strength and persistence, dedicated to bring Greece in the AC.

Our LVPS debut was welcomed globally as a very successful first step towards the first ever participation of Greece in the AC. Following that, our sailors have participated in a series of match racing events in Greece this past year. The knowledge and knowhow that the GC team has poured into the sport is obvious and the level of competition has been elevated.

List of 2009 events

Training Camp – Valencia Jan 10 - 18
Louis Vuitton Pacific Series – Auckland Jan 19 – Feb 16
Greek Government / Ministry of Tourism Mandate to GC to bring LVT to Greece – Athens April 27
ACHoF Induction ceremony – New York April 30
LV / WSTA – Paris, Marseille , Nice June - August
ACHoF – Bristol RI, Geneva, Newport June - September
World Yacht Racing Forum – Monaco Dec 8-10

We would like to thank all our supporters, friends and every member of our team (past and present) for their input, and a fantastic year that will for ever stay in the history of Greek Yacht racing. 2010 will be full of challenges and opportunities for everyone that share the dream and willing to be part of the most innovative project that Greek sports have ever encountered to date.

We wish you health happiness and prosperity and looking forward to an exciting 33rd AC with a new start for the 34th. GC within its capacity will try its outmost to bring the sport of sailing in the household of global Hellenism and continue a 5000 year old tradition of seafaring and maritime history.


Greek Challenge
Sail with your heart … win with your mind