ORC European Championship 2025 / 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE
Date:
26.07.25 - 02.08.25
Place:
Palma de Mallorca, ESP
Class:
ORC Int
The 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE will host the ORC European Championship 2025.
Top 3 Overall by classes (After 9 races, 1 discard)
ABANCA ORC 0
- VESPER (TP52, USA) – David Team – 16.5 points
- BLUE (TP52, ITA) – Fabrizio Boromei – 30.5 points
- PAPREC (TP52, FRA) – Stéphane Neve – 32.0 points
Sail Racing ORC A
- ESTRELLA DAMM SAILING TEAM (DK 46, ESP) – Luis Martínez Doreste – 25.5 points
- ELENA NOVA (ClubSwan 42, GER) – Christian Plump – 31.0 points
- HYDRA-HM HOSPITALES (DK 46, ESP) – Fernando León – 32.0 points
Ubico ORC B
- TECHNONICOL (X-41 mod., EST) – Mati Sepp – 26.5 points
- SIDERACORDIS (X-41, ITA) – Pier Vettor Grimani – 33.5 points
- GUARDAMAGO (Italia Yachts 11.98, ITA) – Massimo Romeo Piparo – 37.0 points
Corinthian winner: ALITAN 4 (Ker 39) – Jose Pineda Rosello
Uber ORC C
- NUNOTO CAFIVER SAILING TEAM (Vrolijk 37, ESP) – Mon Cañellas – 18.5 points
- EARLY BIRD (Cape 31, GER) – Hendrik Brandis – 24.0 points
- SARCHIAPONE FUORISERIE (Italia Yachts 9.98 F, ITA) – Piero Biasi – 32.0 points
Corinthian winner: NEMOX ISEN (X-35) – Antonio Jose Romero Vasquez
The 2025 ORC European Champions Celebrated at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma
03. Aug 2025
The 2025 ORC European Championship, contested at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, concluded with the Bay of Palma delivering sparkling sailing conditions for a fitting finale, which saw three of the four division titles decided on the last race. The final standings saw VESPER (USA) win ABANCA ORC 0, TECHNONICOL (EST) top Ubico ORC B, and Spanish teams ESTRELLA DAMM and NUNOTO CAFIVER take the titles in Sail Racing ORC A and Uber ORC C, respectively.
ORC European Champions to Be Decided at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE Showdown
01. Aug 2025
The penultimate day of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE competition delivered the best sailing conditions of the week, allowing for three races in the battle for the ORC European titles. The provisional leaders going into the final day are VESPER (USA) in ABANCA ORC 0, NADIR (ESP) in Sail Racing ORC A, GUARDAMAGO (ITA) in Ubico ORC B and EARLY BIRD (GER) in Uber ORC C.
Halfway through the battle: ORC European Championship contenders push forward at Copa del Rey MAPFRE
31. Jul 2025
Today marks the halfway point of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, and with the pressure building in Palma, the chase for the 2025 ORC European Championship titles is heating up. After four races, the current class leaders are BLUE (TP52, ITA) in ABANCA ORC 0, PEZ DE ABRIL (ClubSwan 42, ESP) in Sail Racing ORC A,
Short Offshore Challenge Shakes Up the Leaderboard at the 2025 ORC Europeans in Palma
30. Jul 2025
The second day of the 2025 ORC European Championship as part of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, brought a true offshore test as all four ORC classes tackled a light and tactical short offshore race, with course lengths between 38 and 57 nautical miles.
Strong Starts and Tight Finishes Mark Opening Day of 2025 ORC European Championship in Palma
29. Jul 2025
The 2025 ORC European Championship, hosted for the first time as part of the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, got underway today in Palma de Mallorca with a single windward-leeward race for each class, as BLUE (ORC 0), MORGAN V (ORC A), GUARDAMAGO 3 (ORC B), and EARLY BIRD (ORC C) each claimed victory in their respective classes on the first day of competition.
ORC European Championship 2025 Set to Begin at 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE in Palma
28. Jul 2025
The 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE is about to begin at the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP), and with it comes a historic first: the regatta will host the 2025 ORC European Championship. This integration brings new prestige and international weight to one of the most iconic sailing events in the Mediterranean.
The ORC European Championship Takes Center Stage at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE
26. Jul 2025
The 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE has officially begun at the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP), marking the start of a landmark week in Mediterranean sailing. For the first time in the event’s prestigious history, the regatta is hosting the ORC European Championship, elevating the competition to a new level.
The most wide-open podium in the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE will be the ABANCA ORC 0 Class
24. Jul 2025
The ORC European Championship will test both Javier Banderas, onboard Teatro del Soho San Miguel, and HRH King Felipe, onboard Aifos. Neither will have an easy path in this 43rd edition as they defend their 2024 champion and runner-up titles, respectively, against a formidable fleet in the ABANCA ORC 0 class.
Over Thirty Uber ORC C Teams set to compete for the Continental Title at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE
21. Jul 2025
Seven nationalities and more than thirty teams will compete for the continental crown in the Uber ORC C class at the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma. Among the entries is Fala Pouco, owned by Andrés Manresa, last year’s class winner.
Fierce Competition Ahead in the Sail Racing ORC A Class at the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE
16. Jul 2025
The most international class of the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE promises an intense battle for the class title on the Bay of Palma. Among those 33 teams from 15 different countries competing in the Sail Racing ORC A category are the defending champion, the current ClubSwan 42 world champion, and the team with the most overall victories in the history of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE.
The Spanish Navy hoists sails at the 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE with four boats on the starting line
29. May 2025
The 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE will see a strong presence from the Spanish Navy, which will deploy a four-boat squadron across multiple classes, reaffirming its long-standing ties to high-performance sailing.
Copa del Rey MAPFRE, hosting 2025 ORC European Championship, surpasses 100 entries two months ahead of the start
21. May 2025
The Copa del Rey MAPFRE continues to exceed expectations — and this year, it’s doing so well in advance. With two months still to go before the first warning signal, the prestigious regatta has already surpassed the 100-boat mark, reaffirming its status as one of the premier sailing events in Europe.
Small and medium-sized boats aim for the ORC Europeans at Sandberg PalmaVela 2025
22. Apr 2025
Beyond the large yachts of the Maxi, ORC 0, ORC 1 and Spirit of Tradition fleets, the Sandberg PalmaVela is also a key event for medium and small-sized boats. In ORC alone—with eyes set on the upcoming European Championship, to be held during the Copa del Rey MAPFRE—43 boats have registered to compete across three classes: ORC 2, ORC 3, and ORC 4/5. They will be joined by seven entries in the 6 Metre class and 12 ORC Sportboat teams.
The 43 Copa del Rey MAPFRE surpasses fifty entries
01. Apr 2025
Four months ahead of its 43rd edition, which will also host the ORC European Championship, the Copa del Rey MAPFRE already boasts 55 boats from 14 nationalities on its entry list. With the early registration deadline extended until May 30th, teams are advancing in their logistical planning for one of the largest editions in history.
The Copa del Rey MAPFRE registers over one hundred entries
29. May 2024
Two months ahead of the 42nd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, the competition has already registered over one hundred entries. Noteworthy is the fact that more than half of the teams registered belong to the ORC class, proving their vouched interest and support of the European Championship being organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma and the Offshore Racing Congress in 2025 for the 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE.
“Spain is one of the main countries for ORC, among the 45 others, where ORC is present around the world. Copa del Rey is one of the most prestigious events in the Mediterranean. So, joining forces and having the ORC International Europeans here in Palma is an honour for ORC, and I think it’s also a challenge for Palma to demonstrate how strong the Spanish fleet is,” said Bruno Finzi, ORC Chairman.
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Bruno Finzi, ORC Chairman © Laura G. Guerra
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Vivi Mainemare, Sports Coordinator of Real Club Nautico de Palma © Laura G. Guerra
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Bruno Finzi, ORC Chairman © Laura G. Guerra
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Bruno Finzi, ORC Chairman © Laura G. Guerra
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Vivi Mainemare, Sports Coordinator of Real Club Nautico de Palma © Laura G. Guerra
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Bruno Finzi, ORC Chairman © Laura G. Guerra
