The Mini 6.50 fleet joins PalmaVela’s offshore race

The 22nd edition of Sandberg PalmaVela strengthens its sporting profile with the addition of the Mini 6.50 fleet to “La Larga”, the iconic offshore race organised by the Real Club Náutico de Palma.

The presence of this class, renowned for its transoceanic spirit and focus on solo and double-handed sailing, brings a top-tier technical and sporting dimension to the regatta. Designed for major crossings such as the Mini Transat, the Mini 6.50 boats are true laboratories of nautical innovation, combining high performance, weather strategy and physical endurance.

“La Larga”, now established as one of the benchmark offshore courses in the Mediterranean, provides the perfect setting for this fleet to showcase its full potential. With a demanding course shaped by tactical decision-making, shifting conditions and night sailing, the race will test the skill and determination of the crews.

The integration of the Mini 6.50 fleet into the official programme highlights Sandberg PalmaVela’s commitment to broadening horizons and bringing coastal and offshore sailing together within a single event. This move not only enhances the competitive level but also strengthens the regatta’s international positioning, attracting sailors and teams specialising in offshore racing.

Hugo Ramón, a Mini class sailor and sailing delegate at the Real Club Náutico de Palma, commented: “Including the Minis in PalmaVela means opening the great celebration of sailing to the most sustainable offshore boat in existence, a class that does not rely on fossil fuels and represents the purest essence of sailing.”

With this addition, the 22nd Sandberg PalmaVela reaffirms its commitment to innovation, growth and organisational excellence, offering a diverse sporting programme that blends spectacle, technology and passion for the sea.

The first early-entry deadline ends on 23th of February, and with 66 days to go before the opening day of competition, nearly 60 teams from 19 countries have already confirmed their participation, figures that suggest Palma Bay will once again be filled with sails and racing yachts between late April and early May.