Club de Vela Port d’Andratx shines at the Spanish Sea Kayak Championship

The jewel of the Marina Alta witnessed a historic event this weekend: the Spanish Sea Kayak Championship, which also served as a national qualifier for the World Championships in South Africa.

With over 700 paddlers from 71 clubs across the country, the event unfolded in a technical setting marked by strong currents, thermal winds, and extreme temperatures that tested both the endurance and sea-reading skills of the athletes.

Club de Vela Port d’Andratx delivered an outstanding performance, earning two golds, five silvers, and four bronzes, cementing its place among the elite of national kayaking. Among the standout athletes was young Pep Alemany, who became a double Spanish Champion in the Children’s category, both individually and in SS2 alongside Eric Dosil.

Josep Cifre also stood out as runner-up in the demanding 20 km Downwind race, which featured an Australian-style start from Dénia and finished in Oliva. His performance secured him a spot at the World Championships in Durban (South Africa) in October, alongside Canary Islands native Pablo St Mary.

The team spirit, emotional intensity, and harsh conditions turned this edition into a milestone for the participants and for the club’s history, which wrapped up its participation with a commendable 7th place overall in the club rankings.

Here are some of the most notable results for Club de Vela Port d’Andratx:

• Gold Children A SS1: Pep Alemany
   
• Gold Children A SS2: Pep Alemany and Eric Dosil
   
• Silver U23 SS1: Josep Cifre
   
• Silver U23 SS2: Josep Cifre and Óscar Álvarez
   
• Silver Cadet Mixed SS2: Alba Fernández and Jorge Garrido
   
• Silver Female Cadet A SS1: Margalida Alemany
   
• Silver Veteran 60–64 SS2: Guillermo Soler and Guillermo Alemany
  
   
• Bronze Veteran 40–44 SS1: Jaime Bennássar
  
   
• Bronze Female Cadet A SS1: Alba Fernández
  
   
• Bronze Children B SS2: Arnau Alemany and Gabriel Sielva