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The experienced sailor and his crew achieve the first challenge of the “Desafío Victoria”, the record of “La vuelta a Menorca”, with their Maxicat Victoria powered only by the wind and championing a sustainable project without emissions and without waste.

Alex Pella is now officially the fastest to circle the 70 nautical miles of Menorca with a time of 5:04:57h. This Friday, May 17, at 8:53:51 a.m. the Regatta Committee of the Club Marítimo de Mahón, organizer of “La vuelta a Menorca” (‘Re70 Menorca’), has started the Maxicat Victoria at the mouth of the port, heading south in the opposite direction to the one they took in the challenge achieved between Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. Keep reading… (press release)

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On May 13th the Barcelona Spring Series for the J70 class concluded in the waters of Barcelona under the organization of the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona. The competition consisted of three events held from March to May, with the title claimed by the team ‘HangTen Hnos. Berga’ from the Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria.

Led by Canary Islander Jorge Martínez Doreste, the team emerged as one of the main contenders after securing victory in the previous Barcelona Winter Series. Although their
results in the first two acts fell short of expectations, they staged an impressive comeback in the final act, thanks to a spectacular series of first-place finishes. This performance propelled them to the top of the podium, securing them the title of champions of the Barcelona J70 Spring Series.

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Jordi Xammar, from the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, and Nora Brugman, from Club Vela Blanes, have achieved glory by proclaiming themselves European 470 mixed champions in the prestigious competition held in Cannes.

With an outstanding performance, Xammar and Brugman achieved a 16-point lead over their closest competitors, consolidating themselves as the fittest 470 crew on the world scene. This duo has not only demonstrated their dominance on the water, but has also positioned itself as the only Spanish crew with the possibility of achieving the triplet: World, European and Olympic Games in this 2024.

After this impressive achievement, Xammar and Brugman are now heading to Marseille to join the rest of the Spanish Olympic team. Preparation for the most important sporting event of the year, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, is next on their calendar.

This triumph in Cannes not only reaffirms the talent and dedication of Xammar and Brugman, but also raises the hopes and expectations of the Spanish Olympic sailing team. Their success is a testament to their hard work and commitment, and promises an exciting performance at the upcoming Olympic Games.

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Jordi Xammar, from the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, and Nora Brugman, from Club Vela Blanes, have become the new and brand new world champions in the 470 class. In this crucial year, where the Olympic Games in Paris will be held, the Catalan crew has boasted its best performance in a decisive moment. After falling just short of the title in the two previous world championships, in Sdot Yam (Israel) and The Hague (Netherlands), they have finally won the precious gold, and moreover, in familiar lands, in S’Arenal (Mallorca).

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