Sailing race “HYDRA 2026”: Faliro to Hydra and back, 23 to 25 October
As part of Hydra’s 28 October celebrations, yachts race in the “HYDRA 2026” sailing race from Faliro to Hydra and back, 36 nautical miles each way.
- Friday 23 October, 13:55: start from Faliro towards Hydra
- Saturday 24 October, 13:00: prize-giving for the winners by the Hydra Nautical Club (YNO), in the forecourt of the Cathedral
- Sunday 25 October, 10:30: the boats leave Hydra on the return leg to Faliro
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From 22 to 27 October 2026 a veterinary team neuters Hydra’s stray cats free of charge at the football ground buildings. Book early on 6997050629.
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