Overview

• Seven boats will race the two Sundays: Orio, Tolosaldea, Donostiarra, Hibaika, Hondarribia, Donostia Arraun Lagunak and Astillero, with Zarautz excluded by the sanction.
• Orio led the time trial in 11:42.80 over the 1.5‑mile course as rough seas made conditions hazardous and unpredictable.
• Astillero secured the final place on time with 12:04.30 in its first elite season, with the penalty later adjusting the final order.
• Donostia Arraun Lagunak enters as Liga Euskotren champion under the city berth rule, and Donostiarra made its qualifier debut due to a new regulation.
• Local outlets offered differing accounts of Zumaia’s ultimate status after the penalty, reflecting confusion as standings were updated.