The US SailGP Team captured the Rolex SailGP in Valencia after mounting a dramatic comeback in the final qualifying fleet race and holding their nerve in the decisive winner-take-all podium showdown, according to reports from El Periódico de Aquí. Piloted by Taylor Canfield, the American squad capitalized on shifting conditions and a pivotal late-stage collapse … Read more
The elite men’s and women’s rowing crews of the Basque Country are bracing for the climax of the summer season as the historic Bandera de La Concha approaches in San Sebastián. According to local sports reports, powerhouse outfits Zierbena and Urdaibai are aiming to disrupt the dominant run of Orio, while smaller clubs Lekittarra and … Read more
SailGP champion Florian Trittel balances the high-velocity demands of professional catamaran racing with daily mindfulness routines, prioritizing mental calm ahead of the upcoming grand prix in Valencia. Mindfulness on the Water and the Path to Valencia When Florian Trittel wakes up at home, the first object he sees next to his bed is the gold … Read more
King Felipe VI concluded the 44th Copa del Rey MAPFRE de Vela on Saturday by presiding over the prize-giving ceremony in Palma, where he also claimed runner-up honors in the ORC 0 class as skipper of the Armada vessel Hispania. Dressed in the blue crew polo of the Hispania, the Spanish monarch handed out trophies … Read more
The 44th Copa del Rey MAPFRE concluded in the waters off Palma de Mallorca, drawing a competitive fleet of international sailors to the Balearic island for a week of tactical racing. According to final regatta results published following the conclusion of competition, division titles were claimed across multiple classes, highlighting both seasoned local campaigns and … Read more
The 44th Copa del Rey MAPFRE reached its penultimate day of fleet racing at the Real Club Náutico de Palma, staging two crucial tests that left titles hanging in the balance across more than half of the competitive divisions. Abanca ORC 0 Leadership and Drama for the Hispania In the competitive Abanca ORC 0 class, … Read more
Alejandro Fernández and Matilde Fernández have been crowned the Asturias champions in the RS Feva class following their victory at the XIII Trofeo San Pedro. The regatta, hosted by the Real Club Astur de Regatas, concluded this past weekend in Gijón, with the pair securing the regional title after navigating challenging conditions on the Bay … Read more
2024 Moth European Championship: Windy Conditions Test Sailors as Competition Intensifies in Catalonia By Daniel Richardson | Archysport | Updated June 12, 2024 The 2024 International Moth European Championship continued its fourth round of competition today at Club Nàutic l’Escala, where sailors faced challenging wind conditions that tested both boat speed and tactical decision-making. With … Read more
Didac Costa and Guillermo Cañardo Conquer Patagonia’s Challenges on Sailboard Didac Costa and Guillermo Cañardo Conquer Patagonia’s Challenges on Sailboard When Didac Costa and Guillermo Cañardo set out to traverse the Patagonian channels in a sailboard, they weren’t just chasing a personal challenge—they were rewriting the boundaries of maritime exploration. The two Catalan adventurers, with … Read more
Pilar Pasanau has made history as the first Spanish woman to sail solo around the world, completing the Mini Globe Race aboard a 5.80-meter Class Globe 5.80 yacht and finishing in fourth place. Her achievement marks a significant milestone in Spanish offshore sailing, particularly in the growing field of single-handed circumnavigation. The Mini Globe Race, … Read more