YACHT Class n°43 (Dec-Jan-Fev 2026)
Clube Naval de Cascais (CNC)
Finn Gold Cup
Eighty sailors from 20 nations gathered at Clube Naval de Cascais for the 2025 Finn Gold Cup, from 30th August to 6th September. Deniss Karpak became the first Estonian to win a major Finn title, the Finn Gold Cup. Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov took silver, and Finland’s OskariMuhonen won bronze, as well as the Jorg Bruder U29 Finn Silver Cup. Finn sailing is an individual sport, but as a community, sailors honour their champions collectively. Deniss Karpak, a well-deserved champion, was applauded by everyone present. His victory is an incredible continuation of a sailing story that has come full circle, since his bronze medal in Laser at the 2007 ISAF World Championships in Cascais. Fifty-five years ago, the Finn Gold Cup was won in Cascais by the legendary Jörg Bruder, his first of three titles. Fate decreed that he would remain undefeated, as he tragically lost his life in a plane crash in 1973 while on his way to defend his title for the third time. His daughter Georgia was present at this year’s Finn Gold Cup in Cascais to come full circle after recounting her father’s story in her book Regatta 977 – Biography of the champion sailor. Overall, it was a great championship at Clube Naval de Cascais, even though the conditions were not typical of Cascais, with three races in light winds and five in moderate to strong winds – a real test of sailing skill.
YACHT CLUB OF GREECE (YCG)
A season marked by excellence
The Yacht Club of Greece (YCG) continues to shine as a distinguished centre of nautical excellence. As the 2025-2026 regatta season begins, excitement is building for a series of prestigious events organised and supported by the Yacht Club of Greece. Here are the main highlights: The Hydra race, a much-loved early-season classic, is organized around October 28th. For the first time, the Yacht Club of Greece will host the ILCA European Team Championships (3rd – 7th December 2025). This highly anticipated international championship will bring together Europe’s best ILCA 4 sailors. The event will also return in the following two years, consolidating the YCG’s position as a leading venue for international sailing excellence. The Spetses Classic Yacht Regatta (18th – 20th June 2026), a glamorous event on the Greek calendar, is the jewel in the crown of regattas. It invites owners and enthusiasts to discover the splendour of classic sailing in an atmosphere of elegance and heritage. Following its successful launch, the Cyclades Cup (10th – 13th June 2026) continues to establish itself as a highlight of the superyacht season. Organised by the Yacht Club of Greece and supported by the SuperYacht Racing Association, it brings together an impressive fleet of tall ships for a spectacular series of races around the idyllic island of Antiparos. The Eurobank Andros John B. Goulandris International Race (27th – 30th August 2026), co-organised with the Andros Yacht Club, is a flagship event on the Aegean regatta circuit. This race combines demanding offshore competition with the incomparable beauty of the Cyclades. The Yacht Club of Greece will proudly host the Scandinavian Gold Cup and the World 5.5 Cup (1st – 9th October 2026) at the Olympic Marine in Lavrion, attracting the best international teams to compete in one of sailing’s most respected keelboat classes. This prestigious event will bring together elite sailors and showcase Athens as a venue for world-class sailing competitions. Beyond regattas, the Yacht Club of Greece thrives as a dynamic centre for social and cultural activities. Its elegant clubhouse in Piraeus is a meeting place for the most prominent figures in Greece and the international community.
IATE CLUBE DE SANTOS (ICS)
Brazil’s oldest ocean regatta
The Phytoervas ocean sailing team won the 75th edition of the Santos-Rio Regatta, a traditional competition organised by the Santos Yacht Club in partnership with the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club – Brazil’s oldest ocean regatta. The closing ceremony was held at the Guarujá headquarters of the Santos Yacht Club, and on Friday, 31st October, the crews began the day with final preparations for the boat parade, which included the presence of the Brazilian Navy’s training ship Cisne Branco. The parade took place in front of Deck dos Pescadores, to the sound of the Navy band. The starting signal was given from one of the cannons of the Cisne Branco, marking the official start of the race. Under the command of Marcelo Bellotti, the Phytoervas sailboat covered the 195 nautical miles (360 km) separating Santos from Rio de Janeiro in 39 hours, 57 minutes and 49 seconds. The podium was completed by Rudá, owned by Mário Martinez, and Dona Bola, owned by Ricardo Tramujas. In the La Belle Classe category, officially represented in Brazil by the Iate Clube de Santos, the winner was Luiz Rosenfeld, aboard the Asteriscus yacht. The 75th edition of the Santos-Rio Regatta brought together 24 sailboats, divided between the ORC, Bra-RGS, RGS-Cruiser, RGS-Classics and Mini 6.5 classes.
SOCIETE NAUTIQUE DE GENEVE (SNG)
Very proud of our sailors!
This autumn, SNG members achieved a string of successes in transatlantic competitions. Justine Mettraux, Joshua Schopfer and Alicia de Pfyffer flew the flag for Geneva across the Atlantic. Justine Mettraux and Xavier Macaire completed the Transat Café L’Or 2025 after 12 days, 16 hours and 42 minutes at sea. They finished in 5th place, crossing the finish line on 8th November in Fort-de-France, after more than 7,500 km of racing as a duo aboard their IMOCA. This is another remarkable achievement for the Geneva-based sailor, who is the patron of the 2025 Bol d’Or du Léman and who was also voted Rolex Female World Sailor of the Year 2025 during the race! A few hours later, Joshua Schopfer crossed the finish line of the Mini Transat on Sunday 9th November. Arriving in Saint-François, Guadeloupe, he finished in 5th place after 15 days at sea. Having set sail from Les Sables-d’Olonne aboard his yacht Mingulay, he thus completed his very first transatlantic crossing – an extreme challenge that combines courage and endurance. Joshua was closely followed by Alicia de Pfyffer. After a demanding crossing, she put in a superb performance in 15 days and 17 hours, finishing in 10th place and becoming the first woman in the race. Congratulations to these three sailors who perfectly embody the spirit of La Nautique.
European and Swiss 6M JI Championships, 13th to 24th July
A pioneer in water sports since its foundation in 1872, the Société Nautique de Genève, with over 4,600 members, is the largest sailing club in Switzerland and one of the most important in Europe. The European 6M JI Championship will take place from 18th to 24th July 2026 on the magnificent waters of Lake Geneva. This prestigious event will bring together the best sailors from Europe and beyond, celebrating the timeless spirit of the International 6 Metre series and its rich nautical heritage. Registration is now open and all information is available on the club’s website, on the page dedicated to the regatta: www.nautique.ch/6mji Please note that a Swiss Open Championship will be held from 13thto 17thJuly 2026. Registration for this championship is free for participants in the European Championship and can serve as training regattas.
Yacht Club Punta del Este (YCPE)
Punta del Este once again hosts the great celebration of the sea
The Clipper Race bids farewell after ten days of excitement, camaraderie and national pride. For ten days, Punta del Este regained its status as a major maritime celebration venue. The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race fleet once again dropped anchor in the Uruguayan port, transforming the seaside resort into a vibrant hub of colours, flags and encounters from around the world.For the fourth time, this global event, considered as one of the most demanding ocean races in the world, chose the Punta del Este Yacht Club as its official stopover. As in 1979, during the first race between Cape Town and Punta del Este, a passionate team rallied to welcome the crews after their Atlantic crossing.In just a few days, the fleet was ready to set sail for Cape Town: fuel tanks filled, gas cylinders refilled, supplies loaded, sails repaired and checks completed. More than seven hundred sailors, accompanied by their families, organisers and new crews – more than a thousand people from 45 countries – enjoyed the legendary hospitality of Punta del Este. On Monday 20th October, at noon, the fleet left Punta del Este with a final rousing salute: a parade of sailing boats in the bay, escorted by the Navy band, the ship Temerario and the applause of the audience. The Punta del Este Yacht Club’s sailboat continues her journey around the world, proudly displaying the club’s crest and the name of a destination that has become a must-see on the calendar of major ocean races in the southern hemisphere.
Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (RCNB)
MarNatura crowned champion of the Spanish J70 Cup in Barcelona
5th October 2025 – MarNatura, skippered by Luis Bugallo of Real Club Náutico de Vigo, was crowned champion of the Spanish J70 Cup held in Barcelona. The event brought together 17 teams from three countries (Spain, Germany and Hungary) and took place alongside the second round of the Barcelona Winter Series, organised by the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, in collaboration with the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, the Catalan Sailing Federation and the J70 Owners Association. During three days of intense competition, crews from the Canary Islands, Galicia, Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community and other regions of Europe performed at a remarkable level, enabling nine of the twelve scheduled races to be completed. Three days of high-level competition. The first day, Friday, took place under cloudy skies with a light south-easterly wind blowing at 5-7 knots. Bodegas Can Marlès took the lead from the outset (1-1-7), followed by Noticia, helmed by Luis Martín Cabiedes (RCNB), and HSN Sailing Team. On Saturday, sunshine and a south-easterly wind strengthening to 15 knots allowed four races to be completed. MarNatura dominated the day with impressive results (1-1-2-1), taking the lead in the provisional standings ahead of Noticia and HSN Sailing Team. On Sunday, under cloudy skies and occasional showers, a 12-knot westerly wind gradually shifted to the south-west before dropping. Two races were completed, with the third being cancelled due to lack of wind. MarNatura won the first race of the day and then finished 13th in the second – a result that was ultimately discarded – thus sealing her title. The final podium was completed by Noticia (2nd) and Abril Verde by Luis Pérez Canal (3rd). In the Corinthian category, MarNatura also came out on top, followed by Abril Verde and Hang Ten. In the provisional overall standings for 2025-2026, HSN Sailing Team remains in the lead, followed by Bodegas Can Marlès, Let it Be, Correa-Kessler and Cobra.
