London Business School and the Yacht Club of Greece proudly hosts the 20th Global MBA Trophy.
a sailing race amongst alumni and students of the world’s top business schools
in Microlimano, Piraeus, Greece
with two days of races & networking events on
17th and 18th April, 2025

Welcome to the  Global MBA Trophy in partnership with Mastercard

a sailing race amongst alumni and students of the world’s top Business Schools

This is a high profile, international sailing event that brings together accomplished business men and women from across the world – alumni of the world’s best business schools, who come together to sail in the name of their School

  • An opportunity to effectively exercise the skills of high achieving MBAs: Planning and decision making, leadership, teamwork, endurance, effective communication, crisis management…
  • A promise of interesting discussions, thought-provoking debates, fun & entertainment
  • A stimulating and exciting experience
  • An exemplary organisation, offering the best in facilities, sailing waters, race preparation & execution
  • A two-day racing and networking event with on- and off-shore activities
  • A formal award ceremony attended by distinguished guests: business people, diplomats, politicians and academics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule: 2026 regatta

10:00

Practice Day

Practice day for individual crews, by arrangement with the regatta organisers

10:00

Practice day

Practice day for individual crews, by arrangement with the regatta organisers

10:00

Boat registration and pick up

Boat registration and pick up opens at Yacht Club of Greece, Microlimano. Check in point is the YCG secretariat office. A refundable deposit of €500 will need to be paid for Division A, €1,000 for Division B+. Note: Crew lists, sailing CVs and participation fee need to be sent to the Organising Committee prior to boat pick up.

13:00

Boat registration and pick up

Boat registration and pick up opens at boat home marina, Location and details of deposits etc to be confirmed.

19:00

Welcome Drinks at Yacht Club of Greece Clubhouse:

Dress Code: Smart Casual/ Team kit

09:00

Skippers Briefing

Briefing and introduction to the race committee, details on the day’s event, skippers' briefing.

11:00

First Race

4 races maximum, depending on weather conditions

19:00

Dinner at Istioploikos Restaurant

dinner at local restaurant followed by dancing. Dress Code: Smart Casual/ Team kit

12:00

First Race

First race. 4 races maximum, depending on weather conditions

19:30

Award Ceremony and dinner

Award Ceremony and dinner at the Yacht Club of Greece. Dress Code: Black Tie

09:00

Boats check out

Boats Check out. Divsion B and Division B+ boats to be vacated by 09:00,

21:00

Guests depart

(No dinner provided)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Location

Microlimano, Piraeus, Greece

How to get there

A Division: To pick up the boats on Thursday, competitors should come to Microlimano, to the office of the secretariat of the Yacht Club of Greece , which is located at the South Western corner of the harbour. The hotel for A division competitors will be announced nearer the time of the regatta.

For more details of how to get here: https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Athens-Airport-ATH/Mikrolimano

B Division: The boats for B division crews will need to be picked up from a marina which is within easy sailing distance of Microlimano.

Airports

The nearest major airport is Athens International Airport(ATH). This is a long taxi ride away, alternatively competitors can take buses and Metro system trains.

Accommodation

A Division: A Division crews will be hosted at the Cavo D’Oro hotel.

B Division: Accommodation for crew (8) is available on board the boats. Sheets, blankets and towels are provided.

Other links & info

Athens International Airport

Athens Metro

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prizes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sponsors

 

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Weather Info

Please click on the link below to view more detailed weather information:

Windfinder Piraeus

 

 

 
 

 

 

Participating Schools

Schools that have competed for the Global MBA Trophy in partnership with Mastercard include:

Athens University of Economics and Business 2025 PARTICIPANT

Cambridge Judge Business School 2025 PARTICIPANT

Chicago Booth – Winner 6th edition, April 2011

Columbia Business School

Cornell University the Johnson School

Cranfield School of Management

HEC Paris  2025 PARTICIPANT

Henley Business School

INSEAD – Winner 15th edition, Apr 2019, 5th edition, Apr 2010 & 4th edition, Apr ’09 2025 PARTICIPANT

IE Business School 2025 PARTICIPANT

Imperial College Business School 2025 WINNER

Kellogg/WHU 2025 PARTICIPANT

London Business School – Winner 9th edition, Apr ’13, 8th edition, Nov ’12 & 2nd edition, Apr ’07 2025 PARTICIPANT

MIT Sloan

Michigan Ross School of Business

NYU Stern

POLIMI GSOM– Winner  16th edition, Apr ’22; 14th edition, Apr ’18; 13th edition, Apr ’17. 2025 PARTICIPANT

Reichman University Arison School of Business, Tel Aviv

Rotterdam Erasmus School of Management 

Said Business School University of Oxford 2025 PARTICIPANT

Skolkovo Moscow School of Management – Winner 10th edition, Apr 2014, 11th edition, Apr 2015, 12th edition Apr 2016

SDA Bocconi – Winner 18th edition, Apr 2024, 7th edition, Apr 2012 & 1st edition, Apr ’06 2025 PARTICIPANT

Trium Global Executive MBA

Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth – Winner 3rd edition, Apr ’08 2025 PARTICIPANT

Warwick Business School

Wharton 2025 PARTICIPANT

Yale School of Management  2025 PARTICIPANT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buy Tickets: 2026 regatta

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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