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2025 Garmin ORC World Championship off to a Solid Start
12. Aug 2025
After their start yesterday at 1000 local time the 64 teams entered in the Long offshore race powered by Piletilevi | PLG a wave of finishers from all three classes started arriving together about 1200 local time at the finish line in this first race of the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship.
2025 Garmin ORC World Championship Starts Tomorrow with Long Offshore Race
10. Aug 2025
After a final day of preparation, a practice race, and opening ceremonies today, the crews in the assembled fleet of 65 teams from 9 nations entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship are ready for racing tomorrow, Monday, August 11th. This is the first of six days of competition that concludes on Saturday, August 16th.
2025 Garmin ORC World Championship poised to start in Tallinn
09. Aug 2025
Over the last few days, teams and their boats entered in the 2025 Garmin ORC World Championship have been arriving at the new marina facilities at Kalev Yacht Club and the Tallinn Olympic Yachting Centre for their registration and inspection formalities to prepare for six action-packed days of inshore and offshore racing starting on Monday August 11th and concluding on Saturday August 16th.
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.
A Memorable 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race
17. Jul 2025
16 July, 2025 - Mackinac Island, MI, USA - Nearly the entire fleet of 191 entries in the 101st edition of the Bayview Mackinac Race organized by the Bayview Yacht Club crossed the finish line with the impression that this was a remarkable race, one likely to be remembered for years to come. Everyone in the fleet of boats ranging from 27 to 68 feet in length finished in 45 hours or less since starting on Saturday in Port Huron, half a day faster than the slowest entries in last year’s 100th edition.
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.
Top Double-Handed Teams Shine in Helsinki at 2025 Garmin ORC DH Europeans
13. Jul 2025
After a thrilling week of competition on the Baltic Sea, the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship concluded on a high note at Helsingfors Segelklubb. The final day brought welcome sunshine, smiling sailors, and a celebratory spirit as the fleet gathered to reflect on an event marked by intense offshore racing, exceptional seamanship, and the strong camaraderie of the double-handed community.
Long Offshore Race Winners Declared in Helsinki
12. Jul 2025
The Long Offshore Race of the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship, concluded on Friday in Helsinki after a challenging 247 to 283-nautical-mile course across the Gulf of Finland and back. The race tested endurance, seamanship, and strategy as boats finished throughout the day and into the early hours of Saturday.
Strong Competition and Tough Conditions Mark the Long Offshore Race in Helsinki
10. Jul 2025
The Long Offshore Race, the most demanding stage of the 2025 Garmin ORC Double-Handed European Championship, is well underway in the Gulf of Finland. After a light-wind start on Wednesday, July 9, in the afternoon, the fleet of 33 double-handed teams from seven nations set out on a challenging course of up to 280 nautical miles, putting their endurance, strategy, and seamanship to the test.