Balearics ‘Huayra’, ‘Modul’ and ‘Sayonara Light’ take on the challenge of the 300 A3 Miles of Morair

The countdown is over. Today, Thursday January 22 at 12:00 noon, the fleet will set sail from CN Moraira to take on 300 miles of pure A3 offshore sailing. With demanding wind and sea conditions, the race represents a true test of endurance, tactics and teamwork, where every mile counts and every decision can make the difference.

Once again, the progress of the fleet can be followed online, with the course to be announced at the skippers’ briefing on Thursday January 22 at 9:00 a.m.

Of the 27 boats entered, three are from the Balearic Islands: Huayra, from Puerto Portals, and Modul and Sayonara Light, both from the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

The 300 A3 Miles of Moraira, Trofeo Gregusa, once again demonstrate why this is one of the most demanding offshore regattas on the national calendar. A total of 27 boats started the race this Thursday January 22 at 12:00 noon from the Bay of Moraira, near the Club Náutico de Moraira, to face a 300-mile course sailed with reduced crews (A3), marked from the outset by particularly complex weather conditions.

According to the latest forecasts, the fleet will encounter a scenario defined by atmospheric instability, variable winds, the possible passage of active fronts and sea conditions that will require maximum attention from the very first hours of racing. These conditions will force teams to fine-tune their strategy, effort management and onboard safety, turning this year’s edition into a true test of endurance and seamanship.

Organised by CN Moraira and forming part of the II Interclubs Circuit, alongside the offshore races of Vilanova and Palma, the event promises plenty of excitement and a fleet of the highest level, including the two defending champions: Valencia’s Aquarelle 1–Varadero Valencia (RCN Valencia), skippered by Arturo Meseguer, in Group A, and Guaguanco IV (CN Altea) of Thierry Lallemand.

The 300 A3 Miles of Moraira has become a benchmark event for offshore sailors, attracting each year a diverse and highly competitive fleet, as confirmed by the quality of this year’s entries.

Among the 27 competitors, special mention goes to the Dufour 40 Falapuco, sailed by Andrés Manresa under the burgee of RCN Torrevieja, winner of the overall Copa del Rey in 2024. RCN Valencia also plays a prominent role, being the club with the highest number of entries, six boats in total (four in Group A and two in Group B). These include the new Hybrid of Vicente Iranzo, a First 30 crewed by veterans of the race such as Kiko Moret, as well as the powerful M10 Zas Sailing, a Swan 45 sailed by the Francés Armengot brothers.

In Group A, the starting line will also feature boats such as the TP52 Blue Carbon (RCN Barcelona) of Toni Guiu; Spaniard (RCR Alicante) of Fidel García; Modul (NSP–RCN Palma), skippered by Félix Comas; the Murcian Ebury Sailing Team (CN Portman) of Javier Sabiote; and Hydra (CN Balis) of Óscar Chaves. Other potential podium contenders in either category include Cometa A Dos (CN Balis) of Xavier Rocas and Smerit (CV Blanes) of Tito Moure. Not to be forgotten is the “big boat” of the fleet: Alzira Moraira (CN Moraira), sailed by Agustí Gregori.

The start, scheduled for today, Thursday January 22nd, from Moraira waters, will mark the beginning of several days of uninterrupted sailing, including night passages and shifting weather conditions that will put both the technical preparation of the boats and the experience of the sailors to the test.

The organisation is maintaining constant monitoring of the weather situation and reminds competitors that safety will be the top priority throughout the race. For this reason, until the skippers’ briefing at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday January 22nd, the organising and race committees will not make a final decision on the course the fleet will sail, just three hours before the start.

Once again, the progress of the fleet can be followed online via the official regatta website.