Istanbul Europa Race

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Istanbul Europa Race
First held2009
Classes IMOCA 60
Champion Vincent Riou (2012)
Website EuropaRace.com

The Europa Race, in the IMOCA class, is a sailing race. Its course through Europe includes Istanbul, Barcelona, Brest, Hambourg and Cowes.

The Europa Race brings together a fleet of about fifteen boats every two years.

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