The Rei en Jaume Regatta announces its 40th edition at the Palma International Boat Show

This offshore race, which combines sport, history, and tourism promotion, is one of the oldest on the national calendar.

The Rei en Jaume Regatta has officially presented its 40th edition, to be held from September 10th to 12th, 2026, between the coasts of Catalonia and the Balearic Islands, consolidating its status as one of the most emblematic offshore races on the national calendar.

Jointly organized by the Club Nàutic Salou and the Club Náutico Santa Ponça, and supported institutionally by the town councils of Calvià and Salou, the regatta will once again connect both locations through a 110-nautical-mile crossing that recreates the historic route followed by King James I in 1229 on his way to Mallorca.

The Rei en Jaume Regatta was presented today at the Palma International Boat Show, attended by the Mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengual; the Deputy Mayor for Sports of Calvià City Council, Javier Tascón; the Deputy Mayor of the Mallorcan municipality, Jaime Bujosa; the President of the Club Náutico Santa Ponça, Luis Nigorra; and the Commercial Director of Port Adriano, Nani Mas.

The 2026 edition carries special significance as it marks the 40th anniversary, reaffirming the growth and consolidation of a competition that combines sport, history, and tourism promotion. The race is part of the Ausmar Offshore Racing Circuit and will count toward the Catalonia Championship in the solo and A2 categories, further enhancing its competitive appeal.

The start is scheduled off the Club Nàutic Salou on Friday, September 11th, while the finish line will be located near the island of Dragonera, on the southwest coast of Mallorca. The fleet will consist of vessels in the ORC, ORC Promotion, A2, solo, and classic classes, with rankings established by category and group.

The sporting program will begin on Thursday, September 10th, with the traditional skippers’ meeting and welcome dinner in Salou. Following Friday’s start, the fleet will undertake the crossing to Mallorca, where the prize-giving ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 12th, at Port Adriano.

The organizers expect strong participation in this milestone edition, driven both by its inclusion in the offshore circuit and by the unique nature of a regatta that combines sporting competition with historical reenactment.

The Mayor of Calvià, Juan Antonio Amengual, highlighted the 40-year history of the competition, noting that “it is a milestone that I believe is not given the importance it deserves, because it reflects such an important voyage as that undertaken by King James I, and which has also consolidated a bond between the municipalities of Salou and Calvià.”

Luis Nigorra, President of the Club Náutico Santa Ponça, emphasized the regatta’s family-friendly character: “there is a very good atmosphere, but that does not mean it isn’t competitive, because there are a couple of race records in different categories that participants always try to beat, and which provide a great incentive to take part.”