Everything ready for the 31st Illes Balears Clàssics

The 31st edition of the Illes Balears Clàssics Regatta will bring together a total of 39 boats from tomorrow, 11th of August, through Saturday, 15th of August.

Club de Mar-Mallorca will once again place Palma at the heart of the international classic sailing scene with the organisation of the 31st edition of the Illes Balears Clàssics Regatta, which will bring together a total of 39 boats from tomorrow, 11th of August, through Saturday, 15th of August.

Sponsored by Marinepool and Allianz, the Illes Balears Clàssics Regatta has become an essential meeting point in recent years for lovers of classic sailing and the preservation of maritime heritage.

At a press conference held today, Monday 10th of August, Club de Mar-Mallorca Commodore Manolo Nadal de Uhler highlighted the participation of two true icons of classic sailing, both celebrating important anniversaries this year. On the one hand, Panerai is commemorating the 90th anniversary of Eilean, the famous Bermudian ketch designed by William Fife III and built in 1936 by the prestigious Scottish shipyard Fife of Fairlie. Also in the spotlight will be Bon Temps, which celebrates the centenary of its launch this year, making it one of the most emblematic boats in this edition.

The boats will compete in the Classic, Vintage (Gaff and Bermudian), RI Classics, Spirit of Tradition and Maxi categories, as well as in a special section known as Presence, which allows distinctive sailing yachts to take part in the event without competing in the races. These include La Balear, Alzina and Rafael Verdera. Courses will be determined according to weather conditions and will range between 8 and 22 nautical miles.

The Commodore also announced that the Marinepool Trophy will take place on Wednesday, 12th of August. This competition will not count towards the Illes Balears Clàssics Regatta, which will be raced on Thursday 13th, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th of August.

As part of its commitment to sustainability, Club de Mar-Mallorca will donate all proceeds from the sale of drinks during the regatta to the Almas Marinas Foundation, an organisation dedicated to environmental awareness and education.

Club de Mar-Mallorca General Manager José Luis Arrom explained at the press conference that this year's edition will feature an extensive social programme aimed at promoting maritime heritage, most of which will take place in the club's new facilities.

As part of this programme, the event will feature the presentation of the book Los barcos de D. Juan de Borbón, un marino singular, by Luis Tourón Figueroa; two exhibitions, one by artist Patrick Harris and another featuring underwater photography by Beatriz García; a wine tasting; and the traditional crew party, during which the Fishermen's Guild will prepare a fideuà for an evening accompanied by a performance by the band “Mama Kin”.

Club de Mar-Mallorca will also host an open day on Friday, 14 August, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Club de Mar-Mallorca Vice President José Cuart expressed his gratitude “to everyone who makes this edition possible: sponsors, institutions, partners, volunteers, participants and, of course, the media, whose support is essential to continue taking the name of the Illes Balears Clàssics and Club de Mar-Mallorca far beyond our shores.”

The Illes Balears Clàssics forms part of the 16th Mare Nostrum Classic Trophy – Spanish Classic Sailing Championship, the CIM Circuit 2026 (International Mediterranean Championship), and the Mediterranean Champions Cup, organised by the Vintage Classic Yacht Club (VCYC).

Club de Mar-Mallorca organises the regatta on behalf of the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, with the collaboration of the Balearic Sailing Federation, the Royal National Cruising Association and the Spanish Association of Vintage and Classic Boats.