Pyraegea has taken place in different Greek island groups since before 2017, exploring new waters and anchorages each year. The event used to rotate regions — partly to explore different parts of the Aegean, partly because the community gets restless. Since 2026, the event is committed to always start in Rhodes.
Typical fleet size: ~5–9 boats. There's no anonymity; everyone participates or it doesn't work.
New to Pyraegea? See What is Pyraegea? for an overview of the event and what to expect.
Start point: Kos · Sailing dates: 6–13 September
Route: Kos → Pserimos → Kalymnos/Leros → Makronisi area.
Build week was held in Bodrum, Turkey, a 1-hour ferry from the Kos departure point.
Effigy: Floating dome structure (sunk as planned).
Decompression: Kalymnos / Kos. Activities included rock climbing (Kalymnos is a world-famous climbing destination), an overnight trip to the natural hot springs at the end of Kos, and local restaurant tours.
Start point: Skiathos · Sailing dates: 7–14 September (sail), 14–17 September (land)
Route: Skiathos → Skopelos → Alonissos → Kira Panagia (national marine park) → Peristera (burn day). Also visited Pilion.
Effigy: No traditional effigy — featured an underwater art gallery and kite, in keeping with the Noah's Ark theme.
Decompression: Koukounaries, Skiathos — Villa Nikos, a small property where participants booked all the rooms individually.
Start point: Rhodes (Mandraki) · Sailing dates: 16–23 September
Route: Rhodes → Symi South → around Symi → West Alimia → back to Rhodes. Fleet gathered at a meeting point south/SE of Symi on Sunday 17th September (not all 9 boats were in Rhodes for the 16th).
Effigy: Collapsible Medusa — accidentally sank during construction due to design flaws.
No detailed records. The Saronic Gulf proved difficult for finding secluded bays large enough for 10+ boats.
Start point: Lefkas / Preveza
Start point: Kos
First time in the Dodecanese.
Start point: Lavrio
Route: Kea, Kithnos, Serifos, Syros, Mykonos.