Young people who love the sea are preparing to feel the wind of freedom once again off the coast of Urla. Jimmy Key Universal 2025 Sailing Races will set sail for the 14th time in the blue waters of Urla on April 26-27. The event is organized by the Urla Sailing Community. URİYAT, Urla Yacht Club and Jimmy Key is being implemented through cooperation.
Urla, İzmir's popular coastal town, will once again host young sailors this year. The races will start at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, at Urla Pier and will end at the same location. Many university teams have already registered, and the application process is still ongoing.
Last year, 285 students from 15 universities participated in the races, which attracted great interest, with a total of 430 athletes competing to become sailors. In 2024, in the first group Yasar University, Izmir University of Economics and Yıldız Technical University; in the second group Ege University, Galatasaray University and Bilkent University zhad been present at the summit.
This year, university teams will once again compete fiercely to stand out with both team spirit and sailing skills. The winning team will receive the prestigious Jimmy Key Cup’will be the owner of.
Urla's breezy bays, youthful energy, and passion for sailing come together once again on the same route. The sea awaits the competitors.
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