The VIII Costa Brava Classic Sailing Regatta 2025 has been a resounding success, with three races held over three days of extraordinary sailing off the coast of L’Estartit. Organized by the Club Nàutic Estartit, the regatta is part of the official calendar of:
- Spanish Cup for Classic and Vintage Yachts
- 2025 Catalonia Classic Championship
- Mare Nostrum Circuit
International classic sailing regatta with 15 boats
This eighth edition has had a distinctly international character, with 15 classic and vintage boats coming not only from various yacht clubs across Spain, but also from France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. This level of participation has firmly established the Costa Brava Classic Sailing Regatta as one of the most prominent classic sailing competitions in the Mediterranean.
The renowned photographer Oscar Torrades (Torveo) was entrusted with capturing the essence of the regatta, producing spectacular images of all the participating vessels.
Results of the VIII Vela Clásica Costa Brava 2025
The following are the resulting classifications:
Overall Ranking – Classics Category:
- 1st: Clarionet – David Milles (British Classic Yacht Club)
- 2nd: Sea Fever – Enrique Curt (Club Nàutic Vilanova)
- 3rd: Algol V – Yves Mendegris (Club Nàutic Estartit)
Overall Ranking – Vintage Category:
- 1st: Argyll – Griff Rhys Jones (BBC Yacht Club)
- 2nd: Almaran NY – Manel López Wright (Club Nàutic El Balís)
- 3rd: Islander – Ricardo Albiñana (Royal Nautical Club of Barcelona)
Spirit of Tradition Category:
- 1st: Strix – Diederik Leemans
- 2nd: Tabarly – Ignasi Sentís (Club Nàutic Estartit)
Catalonia Classic Championship:
- 1st: Sea Fever – Enrique Curt (Club Nàutic Vilanova)
- 2nd: Almaran NY – Manel López Wright (Club Nàutic El Balís)
- 3rd: Islander – Ricardo Albiñana (Royal Nautical Club of Barcelona)
Acknowledgment to the boats and crews
From Club Nàutic Estartit, we would like to express our most sincere gratitude to all the boats and crews who made this unforgettable edition possible. Your sportsmanship, passion for sailing, and high level of competition have turned the regatta into a true nautical benchmark. Thank you for being part of this great classic sailing family. We look forward to welcoming you at the next edition, as we continue to celebrate together our shared love for the sea, the sails, and tradition.
