The XVII Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta concluded its most successful edition yet, reinforcing its status as a premier event in the world of classic sailing. This year’s regatta featured 77 boats and more than 800 sailors, making a lasting impact on both the competition’s history and the broader sailing community in Spain. The convergence of this event with the America’s Cup added an extra layer of excitement, especially with the iconic 12M yachts, which were central figures in this year’s spectacle.
In the Big Boats category, Keith Miles' Viveka emerged victorious, narrowly defeating Gonzalo Botín’s The Lady Anne in a close battle that ended in a tie, resolved by better partial finishes. Recluta, owned by Germán Frers, dominated the Classic I division, while Kanavel, skippered by Javier Mestre, took the top spot in Classic II. In the fiercely contested Modern Classic category, Anima II, helmed by Christian Hentschel, overtook Legolas for the win.
The Bermudian Época category saw Marc Marciano’s Comet claim victory with a strong performance across all races, followed by Jordi Cabau’s Sonat. Meanwhile, in the Gaff Rigged division, Juan Carlos Eguiragay’s Oriole edged out Viola after a tie-breaking finish. In the P-Class Cangreja, Sylvan Duculty’s Olympian secured the title with a flawless record of wins.
The impressive fleet and competitive spirit across all categories have set a new standard for future editions of the Puig Vela Clàssica, cementing its place as one of the must-attend event for classic sailing enthusiasts worldwide.
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