Seven nationalities and more than thirty units will be played continental in class Uber ORC C In the appointment organized by the Real Nautical Club of Palma. Among the registered, among others, the winner of the last edition, the Speaks little of Andrés Manresa.
The 43rd Copa del Rey Mapfre It is emerging as very exciting especially in the UBER ORC C class, which will be attended by 34 vessels from seven countries. Palma Bay will become the stage of a very equal fleet, where two teams that already know the podium in this regatta stand out: Speaks little y Wanderlust.
El speaks little, Del Shipowner Andres Manresa and patroneted by José Ballesterarrives after proclaiming class champion ORC 3 In the previous edition. His solid performance in 2024, together with recent victories in the Trophy SM The Queen and the Tabarcavela de Alicanteit positions it as one of the favorites in this new edition.
For its part, the Wanderlustcaptained by Josep Pons Faner (CN Ciutadella/RCN Palma), went up to the podium last year with a third place in Orc 3. with the view in improving its previous result, this team returns determined to consolidate its presence among the best in the fleet.
The participation of NATIC CAFE DEL MARof the Sant Antoni Yacht Club, is also worthy of mention, after having achieved good results in the Mediterranean Circuit of Vela. In addition, two of the nine units of Italia Yachts that compete this year: the Giulia by Rudolf Vestal and the Sarchiapone Fuoriserie De Gianluigi Dubbini.
Among the names to follow is the German Earlybirdby Hendrik Brandis, a usual of the International ClubSwan 50 circuit and champion of his class in 2024. On this occasion, he will compete in the UBER ORC C category aboard a cape 31.
He Meerblick De Otto Pohlmann, winner of Sandberg Palmavela in May, will also be a local contender to take into account.
The competition will have the institutional participation of the Spanish Navyrepresented by Regulus I, patroneted by Francisco Javier Pavón Jarava (Naval Commission of Regatas de Cartagena), and Regulus VII, with Carlos Supervielle Berges to the helm (Naval Commission of Regattas of Cádiz). Both teams seek to consolidate in one of the most nourished classes of the event.
The UBER ORC C class has programmed A maximum of eight tests between July 29 and August 2with the inclusion of two coastal regattas, depending on the conditions. In addition to the title of champion of the Copa del Rey Mapfre, the vessels compete for the continental title, since this year the event is also the ORC European Championship.
