H.R.H The King of Spain, together with H.R.H.The Prince and Princess of Asturias, delivered the trophies of this 28 Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre which ended yesterday after six days of races for the seven different classes which have taken part in the regatta. The winners were given the trophies during a ceremony at Ses Voltes gardens, which are placed next to the Cathedral of Palma.
"Bella Mente" has tried, but "Alfa Romeo" was the fastest boat of the Mini Maxi fleet of the Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre
Little wind today in the bay of Palma. The sea breeze -known as Embat in the region- which has been blowing during the last few days reaching 20 knots, dropped and hardly reached 10 knots today.
"Bella Mente" beats "Alfa Romeo" in the Coastal Race, "Karhu" is new leader in X-41, and Italy's "Tixelio" and "Karma" are tied in the X-35 class.
There were no changes in the overall IRC standings where "Alfa Romeo" continues to dominate, followed by Container and Bellamente. "Mutua Madrileña" moves up to the first position in the TP52 class after a great performance from Italian Skipper Vasco Vascotto, and a poor showing from the Argentineans on RealStone Matador. Tomorrow will see a coastal race for the IRC, TP52, Swan 45, X-41 and X-35 classes.
"Alfa Romeo" wins both today's races, and remains leader in the IRC category. "CAM" faces the big boats of the group and moves up in the overall classification.First day of competition for the TP52s, with "Realstone" at the head of the triple tie after two very tight regattas.
The brand new Reichel and Pugh's new Mini Maxi won the first two races in the IRC class, in the opening of the 28 Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre, followed by also Mini Maxis American Bellamente and German Container. Dutch No Limits was the winner in Swan 45's, and Norwegian Matti Sepp's “Lexus” in the X-41, the newcomer class to the event.
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