‘Viking IX’, ‘Minimon’, ‘Indigo’, and ‘Sal' win the RCNP Christmas Trophy

The Real Club Náutico de Palma concluded its regatta season on Saturday, December 14, 2024, with the Christmas Trophy, a coastal race of 15.9 miles that brought together 31 boats distributed across the ORC 1-2, ORC 3, ORC 4, and Sportboat classes. The day, marked by a stable northwest wind of 12 knots, began at 12:15 PM with the start in front of the Cathedral of Palma.

In the ORC 1-2 class, with nine participants, "Viking IX," skippered by Erik Tejedor, won in corrected time, finishing just over four and a half minutes ahead of "Godspeed," skippered by Peter Bresnan. Third place went to "Petit Chasseur," skippered by Brigitte Bollette, finishing more than six minutes behind the winner.

"Minimon," skippered by Miquel Matas, took the victory in the ORC 3 category, which had eight boats competing. Matas had a close duel with "Enero," skippered by Luis Bustillo, whom he beat by just 35 seconds after time correction. "Sirpi," skippered by Jose Matheu, completed the podium.

In ORC 4, "Indigo," skippered by Pedro Siquier, led the classification authoritatively, finishing nearly four minutes ahead of "Blaumarina," skippered by Miquel Ensenyat. Third place went to "Velamar," skippered by Jaume Cabot.

The Sportboat category was one of the most competitive. "Sal," skippered by Cati Darder, achieved victory with a 55-second lead over the J70 Kanguru, skippered by Kristyn Gills. "Now," skippered by Andrew Cheetham, took third place.

With this race, the Real Club Náutico de Palma closes a busy season that included 15 competitions, among them the world championships for J70 and ClubSwan, the European OK Dinghy, and the first edition of the oceanic journey Palma-Melilla-Palma.

The day concluded with a joint trophy presentation ceremony at the RCNP headquarters, where winners of the Christmas Trophy and other competitions held throughout the season were awarded: the Hispanidad Audax Marina Trophy, the GP Sails Bon Vent Trophy, and the Volta a Mallorca A3.

The next season of the Real Club Náutico de Palma will begin on January 12, 2025, with the first race of the RCNP A2 Trophy league.