The Superyacht Cup Palma sets sail

Owners, captains, and crews have already been able to review the provisional class divisions, which divide the fleet according to their ORC rating and take into account the special characteristics of each superyacht, and assess who their competition is.

This year, the defending overall champion of the Superyacht Cup Palma, the 24-meter Wally “Rose”, will face strong yet friendly opposition in Class B, particularly from its companions “Umiko” and “Dark Horse” from the Swan shipyard, as well as the brand-new Y Yacht “Calabash”.

“2023 was incredible for us, very competitive and challenging - we won the last race by just five seconds,” says “Rose” tactician Jesper Radich.

Meanwhile, in Class A, the Hoek Classic duo “Atalante” and “Vijonara,” along with the Tripp design “Cervo” and the impressive 59-meter ketch “Maximus,” will aim to prove that great length and a stunning appearance do not mean less speed on the regatta course in the Bay of Palma.

Finally, the J-Class, composed of the veteran Superyacht Cup Palma winner “Velsheda,” the always competitive “Svea,” and the newly refurbished “Rainbow” -J-KZ1-, participating in its first regatta in 10 years, will undoubtedly try to make a mark.

“The Superyacht Cup Palma always offers fun, fair, and competitive races, and the 2024 edition is set to create magic once again,” says event director Kate Branagh.

The impressive schooner “Borkumriff IV,” which will be present but not competing, and the spectacular “Explorer,” built by Vandal Marine, will undoubtedly contribute to the atmosphere. This 14-meter foil catamaran, built entirely in aluminum, will act as the press boat for the Superyacht Cup Palma during the races this Friday.