The Kimpton Hotels team, led by Olympic medalist Joan Cardona, has claimed victory in the second event of the Barcelona Winter Series, held this weekend on the waters of Barcelona and organized by the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (RCNB). With a strong turnout and a very high level of competition, the regatta concluded with an exciting final day after three days of racing and a total of six completed races under various wind conditions.
On Friday, the competition started with a delay due to a lack of wind. However, conditions improved throughout the afternoon, allowing one race to be completed. The Ratsey & Lapthorn team, with Gonzalo Romagosa and Aleix Fernández at the helm, took the win in this race, closely followed by Diva from Kai-Uwe Hollweg and Hang Ten with Jorge Martínez Doreste at the wheel.
Saturday brought significantly improved weather conditions, allowing for three races to be completed. On this day, the German team Diva emerged as the standout team, achieving a 2, a 2, and a 10, which allowed them to take the lead in the provisional overall standings. Hang Ten and Kimpton Hotels were also major players of the day, with competitive results that left them tied for second place.
On Sunday, wind conditions were more challenging, allowing only one race to be completed. Despite the difficulties, Kimpton Hotels held steady and achieved a favorable result that allowed them to secure the final event win with a total of 23 points. Hang Ten and Diva finished tied with 24 points.
Winners of the second event of the Barcelona Winter Series:
- Kimpton Hotels (AUS1451) – Joan Cardona (RCN Palma) – 23 points
- Hang Ten (ESP1706) – Mon Cañellas Salas (RCN Gran Canaria) – 24 points
- Diva (GER929) – Kai-Uwe Hollweg (SKWB) – 24 points
This second event was a great success for the international J70 fleet, which continues to showcase a high level of competition in every race. HSN Sailing Team from Luis Martínez Doreste and Bodega Can Marlés from Lucia Pombo García complete the top 5 of the second event, reflecting the quality and competitiveness witnessed on every race day.
Provisional overall standings (with one discard) ‘TOP FIVE’:
- Hang Ten (ESP1706) – Martínez / Cañellas / Guillen (RCN Gran Canaria) – 39 points
- Bodega Can Marlés (ESP1419) – Lucia Pombo García (CN Vilanova) – 56 points
- Lady in Red (DEN1566) – Sten Mohr (Royal Danish YC) – 59 points
- Seriousfun (GBR1383) – Tony Hayward (RCN Barcelona) – 32 points
- HSN Sailing Team (ESP1214) – Martínez / López / Castillo / Terrades (RCNB / RCNGC) – 78 points
The regatta featured the participation of renowned international sailors, including Olympic medalist Joan Cardona, World Champion Rayco Tabares, and ocean navigator Roberto “Chuny” Bermúdez de Castro, who put on an exciting and high-level show over the course of the three days of competition.
The Barcelona Winter Series will continue in January with the third event, promising more excitement and challenges for the participating teams.
The Barcelona Winter Series is a regatta organized by the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, sponsored by Engel&Völkers and Renting Ribs, with the collaboration of Estrella Damm, Veri, Diputación de Barcelona, and J70.
All information and results from the event are available at www.barcelonawinterseries.com.