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From a photo finish to Race 7 between Ran Racing and Quantum Racing it was Niklas Zennstrom’s crew which got the verdict thanks to their excellent use of the pattern of gusts down the final run which they used to best effect, coming from 40 metres behind at the last top mark to pip the…


The hottest day of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE and also potentially the breeziest. That is the forecast for this penultimate day of the regatta. Day 5 is one to make sure that the performances don’t slip as fatigue perhaps becomes an issue. Rán Racing are trying to reel Quantum Racing back in, seeking to…

While Ran Racing won the second race of the day, Quantum Racing recovered from fifth to second to ensure their overall regatta lead is six points. Niklas Zennstrom’s team won the pin end of the start and were quickly ahead, leading Phoenix around the first mark. Recognising extra wind pressure on the right when the…

Quantum Racing resumed normal service after a disappointing, frustrating coastal race sixth place when they won Race 6 of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE to extend their lead at the top of the regatta standings. In a modest 9 to 12kts of typical Palma sea breeze Quantum Racing made the best start and lead at…

Day four of the 33rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE and the Barclays 52 SUPER SERIES fleet return to windward-leeward racing over on the Charlie course area, that is the arena furthest to the east, closest to the Cabo Blanco cliffs. We are in a very high pressure regime at the moment on the Bay of…

It is coastal race day for the Barclays 52 SUPER SERIES fleet at the 33rd Copa del Rey on the Bay of Palma and with it comes a new set of opportunities compared with the itinerary of windward-leeward races which have been sailed so far. 
It should be a fairly usual Palma day with the…

Although Azzurra added to the trend by becoming the fourth boat to win a race at the 33rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE when they crossed the finish line of Race 4 to score victory ahead of Quantum Racing it is the American flagged team which extended their overall lead by virtue of two second places…

With Tony Langley’s Gladiator winning Race 3, their first race victory this season, three different crews have now won races at the 33rd Copa del Rey Mapfre. Quantum Racing looked to be on course for their second win when they were 100m ahead down the first run but Tom Slingsby found Gladiator more pressure and…

So Quantum Racing go afloat with a lead of five points after the first two races of the Copa del Rey Mapfre but the Barclays 52 SUPER SERIES fleet move to the middle of the Bay to Charlie course area today and hat should add some variety to the two windward-leeward races which are scheduled.…

Race 2 of the Copa del Rey Mapfre was won by Quantum Racing which ensures the American flagged team whcih won this regatta last year end their day with a 2,1 to lead the Barclays 52 SUPER SERIES class at the prestigious Mediterranean regatta. Although Tony Langley’s Gladiator made the best start in the 10…