Tag: Sailing

  • Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman, 470 world champions in the bay of Palma

    Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman, 470 world champions in the bay of Palma

    A day of waves, champions and celebration Spanish sailors Jordi Xammar and Nora Brugman became world champions for the first time in their careers after being runners-up in the two previous editions. British duo Vita Heathcote and Chris Grube secured the second position, while the Japanese pair Keiju Okada and Miho Yoshioka claimed the third…

  • Challenging day three of the 52nd super series

    Challenging day three of the 52nd super series

    The third day of racing in the 52 SUPER SERIES 2023 was marked by challenging weather conditions. Strong winds of around 20 knots and waves of over two metres tested the teams, resulting in significant damage to the two main contenders for the title. After a first day without competition due to lack of wind…

  • A brilliant second day with 96 boats in the race.

    A brilliant second day with 96 boats in the race.

    96 teams divided into twelve categories have cast off this Friday for the second day of the event organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma. Almost one hundred boats gathered this Friday in the bay of Palma. With the incorporation of ten new divisions to the PalmaVela regatta programme, the event organised by the…

  • Galateia and Stormvogel star in the 19th PalmaVela.

    Galateia and Stormvogel star in the 19th PalmaVela.

    The two Maxi divisions opened the rankings on Thursday with “Galateia” and “Stormvogel” becoming the first leaders of the event. Great first day of the 19th PalmaVela. The Maxi fleet, made up of nine units divided into two categories, was in charge of inaugurating the event organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP),…

  • PalmaVela, all set for the start of the 19th edition of the event

    PalmaVela, all set for the start of the 19th edition of the event

    PalmaVela will bring together more than a hundred boats of 20 nationalities The terrace of the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP) hosted the official presentation of the 19th edition of the PalmaVela to the media this Wednesday, the 3rd of May at 13:00 hours. This year it will host more than a hundred teams…