A fleet of eleven yachts set sail from Valencia at 12:30 PM on Friday, June 27, marking the start of the Offshore ORC A2 race of the 26th Trofeo S.M. La Reina – 37th Copa Almirante Marcial Sánchez-Barcaíztegui, the flagship regatta of the Real Club Náutico de Valencia (RCNV).
The offshore challenge spanned a demanding 161-nautical mile course from the Manel Casanova race area to Ibiza and back to Valencia. After over 31 hours of intense sailing, Rodrigo Quesada’s Nicholson 35 Pampero of Down (Marina Valencia) emerged victorious, completing the race in 31 hours and 22 minutes.
🥇 Final Results & Standings
- 1st Place: Pampero of Down – Nicholson 35 – Rodrigo Quesada (Marina Valencia)
- 2nd Place: M10 ZAS C&R – Swan 45 – Brothers Francés (RCN Valencia), defending champions from 2024
- 3rd Place: O’Marylou – X-332 – Jesús de Miguel (CNM International)
Following the top trio were Va de Bo (Italia 11.98, Joaquín Pérez), Oui (Corby 36, Toni Garcés), Vikingo (First 45, Antonio Picot), and Crosswind (JV 44, Vicente Iranzo), placing fourth to seventh respectively. Reti (First 35S5, Xavier Santamaría) and Entropía (JOD 35, Pablo Aleixandre) completed the top nine.
Unfortunately, two yachts retired due to the high level of difficulty: Tortooga (Rafa Ruiz) and Jambo Mar sin plástico (Julio Sánchez), both from Marina Valencia.
🌊 A Demanding Mediterranean Course
The challenging route required competitors to sail from Valencia toward Ibiza, passing the Bledas Islets to starboard, circling Es Vedranell, and returning along the same corridor. The offshore leg is part of the Mediterranean Offshore Circuit, adding prestige and competitive intensity to the event.
⛵ Inshore Races Ahead
With the offshore challenge now complete, the focus shifts to Inshore racing from July 4 to 6, featuring a diverse set of formats:
- ORC and J80 classes will compete in windward-leeward races
- Promotion class will sail coastal courses
- Open class will alternate between coastal and windward-leeward formats
Fleet participation is strong across divisions:
- ORC0 – Mercedes Valdisa: 8 yachts
- ORC1 – Varadero Valencia: 11 entries including Swan 45, Swan 42, and DK46 designs
- ORC2 – MSC: 19 entries (largest class)
- ORC3 – Energy Nautic Services: 13 yachts
- ORC4 – Occident: 8 yachts
- ORC Open – Sportnautic: 15 yachts
- Promotion: 11 yachts
- J80 One-Design – Royal Blis: 9 yachts
🏅 A Mediterranean Classic
The Trofeo S.M. La Reina – Regata Homenaje a la Armada – Copa Almirante Marcial Sánchez-Barcaíztegui is one of the Mediterranean’s most prestigious regattas, organized by RCNV under the delegation of the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation (RFEV) and supported by the Valencian Sailing Federation (FVCV).
The event enjoys strong institutional backing from the Higher Sports Council, Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia City Council, Valencia Provincial Council, and global bodies like World Sailing. Strategic sponsorship includes brands such as Mercedes Valdisa, Varadero Valencia, MSC, Murviedro, and Royal Blis.
🗓️ Save the Date
As the offshore fleets return to port and the inshore competitions prepare to unfold, all eyes are now on the final phase of this iconic regatta. With over 90 participating yachts and perfect Mediterranean conditions, the 2025 edition of Trofeo SM La Reina continues to uphold its reputation as one of Spain’s premier yachting events.
