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Quantum Racing won the coastal race for the 52 SUPER SERIES at the 32nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE to increase their lead at the top of the standings. Although the circuit leaders were pressed hard by Interlodge during the early rounds, on a shifty beat from Iletta up to a mark just before Cabo Andratx,…
Coastal race day is a tradition for the Copa del Rey Mapfre and for the 52 SUPER SERIES at this 32nd edition is no different. The course is only close to start time, once the race committee have appraised what the breeze is doing and how the forecast is shaping up. So far this season…
With victory in the third race of the day at the 32nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE and rivals Rán Racing scoring a sixth, Quantum Racing now lead the 52 fleet overall. Quantum Racing lead off the start line with a well timed execution, able to lead out to the left which allowed them to extend…
Rán Racing maintain their unbeaten run at the 32nd Copa del Rey Mapfre after scoring a come from behind third win. The regatta leaders were called over the start line and could only round the top mark in ninth, some distance behind early race leaders Azzurra. But Rán Racing found stronger wind pressure as they…
In perfect sea breeze conditions on the Bay of Palma Rán Racing won the second race for the 52 SUPER SERIES fleet at the 32nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE. Niklas Zennström’s team were sharp enough off the start line to impose themselves early on Rio and Quantum Racing who they kept nicely in check around…
With only one race sailed yesterday, the first of the 32nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE for the 52 SUPER SERIES, the idea of the regatta race management is to take advantage of the good forecast – back to the usual sea-breeze – and roll in three races if possible. What was interesting to see yesterday…
Niklas Zennstrom’s world champions Ran Racing won the first race for the 52 SUPER SERIES at the 32nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE finishing well ahead of a very tight tussle for second. On the first windward leg Provezza were able to gain the early lead by virtue of their choice of the right side of…
The Real Club Nautico de Palma always enjoys a special ambience when it is regatta time but as the start of the 32nd Copa del Rey MAPFRE approaches this morning, there is a great mood of anticipation. The dockside is tightly packed with sailors making ready for the first races today with the Gaastra IRC…
In light 6 to 8 knots E’ly winds Quantum Racing won the penultimate race of the Royal Cup Marina Ibiza to extend their margin to five points over Gladiator which finished second. A good start from Ed Baird and the crew of Quantum Racing was the platform which they worked to a comfortable lead by…
The finale of the Royal Cup Marina Ibiza should see two races contested in predominantly light breezes, six to eight knots at the most. The breeze may be best around midday and then fading, as it is has during preceding days, after three. It’s a big day for Tony Langley’s team on Gladiator. Not since…
