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Held on September 6-7, 2025, the DenizBank Tersane Istanbul Rowing Cup revived the Golden Horn's rowing heritage—dating back to 1579 and the era of Sultan Murad III—as a vibrant, modern tradition. The inaugural event brought together 54 teams, including elite international clubs from the Netherlands, Spain, and Egypt, alongside corporate powerhouses like CHANEL, Richemont, Turkcell, QNB, İş Bankası, and Beymen Group. While RV Hollandia claimed victory in the Club Coastal category, Turkcell emerged as the champion of the Corporate category. Welcoming 7,000 visitors daily, the shores were transformed by a "Riviera Chic" aesthetic, featuring refined green-and-white striped decor and exclusive hospitality at the Rixos Tersane Istanbul Corporate Lounge. The weekend culminated in a legendary finale as Fazıl Say performed with the Haliç Orchestra against the backdrop of the Phanar Greek Orthodox College, which was illuminated for the first time in decades, reflecting its golden light onto the waters of the Golden Horn.
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