The 150 Millas A2 Regatta Repsol Trophy once again brought together the cruiser fleet this weekend in an edition marked by caution, strategy, and adaptability.
DID YOU LIKE THIS CONTENT? WELL... YOU HAVE ALL OF OUR FULL PROGRAMS HERE!The iconic race organized by the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita, designed as an offshore regatta for reduced crews, had to modify its original course due to unstable weather conditions and the orange weather alert issued by AEMET, with particularly difficult forecasts for the east coast of Mallorca from midday on Saturday onward.
During the skippers’ briefing, the race committee, led by Carlos “Patxi” Estellers, informed the fleet of the decision to shorten the course in order to safeguard the safety of the participants, who compete in the A2 format, meaning only two crew members per boat. As a result, the planned route was changed to connect Sa Ràpita, the Cabrera archipelago, and the Portocolom weather buoy before returning to Sa Ràpita, leaving all marks to port and with a mandatory checkpoint at the Portocolom weather buoy.
The start had initially been scheduled for 04:00 p.m. on Friday, but a rain shower forced a postponement until the wind became more stable. Although the breeze had blown steadily during the morning, its intensity dropped dramatically at the scheduled start time. Eventually, the 12 boats got underway at 04:30 p.m. in around 8 knots of wind, heading toward Cabrera in the opening leg of the regatta, which was marked by meteorological uncertainty.
The decision to shorten the course, reducing it from the original 150 miles to a more compact route, was well received by the crews. Despite the adverse forecast, the night turned out to be calm, overcast, and with very little starlight, quite different from the harsh conditions expected for the following day. The regatta, traditionally scheduled close to the full moon, unfolded in demanding yet controlled sailing conditions, with the fleet remaining relatively compact after rounding Cabrera.
On the sporting side, the race produced several interesting duels between boats, especially within the main group of the fleet, which sailed in close formation for much of the course, apart from the leading yachts that managed to pull ahead. The first boat to reach the Portocolom weather buoy was Modul, an IMS 42 from the Club de Vela Santa Ponça, skippered by Félix Comas alongside Olympic iQFOiL sailor Nacho Baltasar. The yacht reached the buoy at 10:15 p.m. and was also the first to cross the finish line in real time.
The regatta, which started on Friday afternoon, concluded during Saturday after completing the course between Sa Ràpita, Cabrera, Portocolom, and back to the organizing club. On corrected time, victory went to Blue Flag, a J-35 from the Real Club Náutico de Palma, followed by S’Indio III, a Dufour 40 from the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita with Joan Lladó as skipper, and Guaguanco IV, a Sun Fast 3300 from the Club Náutico de Altea. The podium reflected a highly competitive edition in which tactical decisions, wind reading, and course management proved decisive.
Behind them in the standings came Savenc, a Salona 37 LK from the Real Club Náutico de Palma skippered by Toni Marqués, who finished fourth; Modul, fifth on corrected time despite being first in real time; and Huayra, a J 109 from the Club Deportivo Velaportals, skippered by José Martín, in sixth place. Also completing the race were Samaruch Quart, an Elan 295 from the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita; Velamar XV, an Elvström 30.5 Cruiser from the Real Club Náutico de Palma; Beduino, a Puma 26 from the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita associated with Carlos Garau and Pere Pau Fullana; Oli Oyl, a First 27 SE from the Club Nàutic Portocolom; and Swetty, a Sun Odyssey 39 from the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita.
The only retirement was Xalest, a Dehler 36 JV from the Real Club Náutico de Palma, which withdrew due to lack of wind near Cape Salinas. The rest of the fleet successfully completed the course in an edition that, beyond the final standings, once again highlighted the importance of safety, organization, and decision-making in offshore races with reduced crews.
On Sunday at 11:00 a.m., the prize-giving ceremony took place at the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita, bringing to a close a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and sailing. The event served to recognize both the efforts of the participating crews and the work of the race committee, led by Carlos “Patxi” Estellers, who successfully adapted the race to challenging weather conditions without sacrificing the competitive spirit of the 150 Millas A2 Regatta Repsol Trophy.
The regatta featured boats representing several clubs, including the Club de Vela Santa Ponça, Club Deportivo Velaportals, Real Club Náutico de Palma, Club Nàutic Portocolom, Club Nàutic S’Estanyol, Club Náutico de Altea, and the host Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita, once again confirming the regatta’s appeal within the A2 cruiser racing calendar.
With this latest edition, the Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita reaffirms its commitment to the 150 Millas A2 Regatta Repsol Trophy, a race with history, a distinctive character, and a format that demands concentration, endurance, and teamwork on board. A regatta that, even when weather conditions force changes to the plans, retains its true essence: to sail, compete and face the sea with respect.
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