Podium finishes for Modul and Huayra at the 300 A3 Miles of Moraira

Of the 27 boats that set sail last Thursday, January 22, only nine managed to cross the finish line. Modul, from Real Club Náutico de Palma, secured second place in Group A, while Huayra, from Puerto Portals, claimed third place in Group B.

The Altean Computer (CN Altea) and the Torrevieja-based Falapuco (RCN Torrevieja) took over from Aquarelle 1 Varadero Valencia and Guaguanco IV as winners of the 25th edition of the 300 A3 Miles of Moraira, Trofeo Grefusa 2026, an edition marked by extremely complex and challenging weather conditions. The forecasts proved accurate, and the organising committee made the right call on the very day of the start by shortening the course to 181 miles, instead of attempting to complete the full 300 miles originally planned.

The start itself was already difficult, with a delay of almost one hour. The fleet proceeded with great caution, and the favourites quickly moved to the front, including Aquarelle 1 Varadero Valencia (RCN Valencia), skippered by Arturo Meseguer, which was defending its title. Behind them were boats initially expected to contend for the podium, such as Falapuco (Dufour 40), M10 Zas Sailing (Swan 45), Spaniard (Grand Soleil 50), Marina Greenwich (First 40.7) and Computer (Italia 11.98).

Conditions grew increasingly difficult, particularly due to the sea state. Just five hours into the race, retirements began due to breakdowns and damage. After passing the island of Tabarca and heading into the night, the number of withdrawals continued to rise. The two planned laps around Tabarca proved especially demanding.

In Group A, only two boats managed to complete the 181-nautical-mile course. The Balearic Modul (NSP–RCN Palma), skippered by Félix Comas, was the first to finish, with the IMS 42 crossing the line at 16:50. Behind her came the first Group B boat, Guaguanco IV, skippered by Thierry Lallemand, followed by Falapuco, a Dufour 40 sailed by Andrés Manresa; Computer, an Italia 11.98 skippered by Rufiano Cardo; and then the remaining finishers, arriving one by one.

After corrected times were applied, the Group A podium was completed by Computer and Modul. In Group B, where three podium places were awarded and seven boats managed to finish, the podium was headed by Falapuco, followed by Guaguanco IV and the Balearic Huayra (Puerto Portals), owned by José Antonio Martín.