{"id":62929,"date":"2026-03-15T16:27:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnestartit.com\/?p=62929"},"modified":"2026-03-28T12:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T10:36:55","slug":"catalonia-optimist-championship-2026-wind-rain-current-and-lots-of-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.cnestartit.com\/en\/catalonia-optimist-championship-2026-wind-rain-current-and-lots-of-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Catalonia Optimist Championship 2026: Wind, rain, current and lots of strategy."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Catalonia Optimist Championship<\/a> took place over two weekends, March 7th, 8th, 14th and 15th. It was marked by changing weather conditions that tested both the skill and adaptability of the sailors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A championship where adaptability was rewarded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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On the first Saturday, 3 races were completed for each group under conditions of swell, winds between Levante and Xaloc ranging from 6 to 8 knots, and a strong current from the Ter River.<\/strong> Each race became a mental challenge, forcing participants to work on their strategy depending on the position of the racecourse relative to the river mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, however, the racecourse presented a more stable situation, still with significant current but with less wave action and a southeast wind that reached 12 knots<\/strong>, allowing three races for the gold group and two for the silver group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the second weekend, the Tramuntana became the main protagonist. On Saturday, the gold group sailed two races in a day that began with rain <\/strong>and gradually cleared, giving way to the Tramuntana<\/strong>. It quickly increased in intensity, reaching gusts of up to 25 knots. The silver group, however, was unable to start any races due to the harsh weather conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Sunday, as forecast, the strong Tramuntana prevented any races from taking place<\/strong>, forcing the organizers to conclude the competition without further heats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, the championship closed with the awards ceremony<\/a>, a moment of celebration and recognition. With the presence of Josep Maria Isern representing the Federaci\u00f3 Catalana de Vela, as well as the club president, Jordi Ponjoan, and the director of the Centre d\u2019Activitats, Carles Palomares, the awards were presented, celebrating the effort and achievements of the young sailors who had overcome a challenge worthy of champions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this championship, not only speed and skills were measured, but also adaptability and resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final standings – Gold Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


OVERALL<\/strong>

Men<\/strong>
1st Lucas Garrido \u2013 CN Arenys de Mar
2nd Manuel Alegret \u2013 RCNB
3rd Leo Alonso \u2013 CN El Bal\u00eds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women<\/strong>
1st Alexia Sotomayor \u2013 CN Vilassar de Mar
2nd Clara Camps \u2013 CN El Bal\u00eds
3rd Mar Garc\u00eda \u2013 CN Garraf<\/p>\n\n\n\n


UNDER 11<\/strong>

Men<\/strong>
1st Dami\u00e0 Gaceras \u2013 RCNB
2nd Toni Rivas \u2013 CN Garraf
3rd Carlitos Fletes \u2013 RCNB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women<\/strong>
1st Aina \u00c1lvarez \u2013 CN Vilassar de Mar<\/p>\n\n\n\n


UNDER 13<\/strong>

Men<\/strong>
1st Dami\u00e0 Gaceras \u2013 RCNB
2nd Toni Rivas \u2013 CN Garraf
3rd Carlitos Fletes \u2013 RCNB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women<\/strong>
1st Alexia Sotomayor \u2013 CN Vilassar de Mar
2nd Jana de Soria Santacruz \u2013 CN Garraf
3rd Carlota Puig \u2013 CN El Bal\u00eds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Final standings – Silver Group<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


OVERALL<\/strong>

Men<\/strong>
1st Max Benito \u2013 CN El Masnou
2nd Alex Benito \u2013 CN El Masnou
3rd Alexander Fisher \u2013 RCNB<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women<\/strong>
1st Blanca Chavarr\u00eda \u2013 CN El Masnou
2nd Valentina de Andr\u00e9s \u2013 CN Vilanova
3rd Chlo\u00e9 Denia \u2013 CN El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n


UNDER 11<\/strong>

Men<\/strong>
1st Max Benito \u2013 CN El Masnou
2nd Oliver Sotomayor \u2013 CN Vilassar de Mar
3rd Gil Reb\u00e9s \u2013 CN Vilassar de Mar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women<\/strong>
1st Blanca Chavarr\u00eda \u2013 CN El Masnou
2nd Chlo\u00e9 Denia \u2013 CN El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n


UNDER 13<\/strong>

Men<\/strong>
1st Max Benito \u2013 CN El Masnou
2nd Alex Benito \u2013 CN El Masnou
3rd Aleix Sebasti\u00e1n Andrade \u2013 CN El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Women<\/strong>
1st Blanca Chavarr\u00eda \u2013 CN El Masnou
2nd Valentina de Andr\u00e9s \u2013 CN Vilanova
3rd Chlo\u00e9 Denia \u2013 CN El Masnou<\/p>\n\n\n\n


LOCAL WINNER
<\/strong>Mart\u00ed Montany\u00e0 \u2013 Club N\u00e1utic Estartit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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