A new challenge for Balearic sailing: the 29er Spanish Championship

Today, Thursday, April 9th, the Spanish Championship for the 29er class gets underway in the waters off Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, one of the most important events on the national youth sailing calendar, with the Balearic Islands represented by three crews, meaning six sailors. The competition runs until Sunday, April 12th, and brings together some of the best crews in the country.

Following the previous day devoted to the registration of sailors and coaches, the official schedule includes the team leaders’ meeting today, Thursday, April 9th, at 9:00 a.m., with the warning signal for the first race of the championship from 11:00 a.m. onwards. A total of 14 races are scheduled, and at least two must be completed for the Spanish Championship to be valid.

The Balearic team heads into this event with a strong presence, as three boats from the Real Club Náutico de Palma will compete in a regatta that, in addition to crowning the national champions of the class, also serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 national teams.

The competition, which features 24 sailors entered, includes the overall, under-19 and under-17 categories, in men’s, women’s and mixed crews.

With racing set to begin today, the Balearic Islands start their campaign in a top-level championship aiming to deliver a strong performance in a class known for its speed, spectacular action and high competitive standard.