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Puig Vela Clàssica Returns to Barcelona July 9–12 with More Than 40 Classic Yachts

It restores the regatta’s traditional July dates with a course bringing century-old sailing vessels in sight of Barceloneta, Port Olímpic, Port Vell.

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l presidente ejecutivo de Puig, Marc Puig; el alcalde de Barcelona, Jaume Collboni; el concejal de Deportes del Ayuntamiento de Barcelona, David Escudé; y el presidente del Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, Jordi Puig, durante la presentación de la XVIII edición de la regata Puig Vela Clàssica, en el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona

Overview

  • Mayor Jaume Collboni joined Puig executives Marc and Jordi Puig at Barcelona City Hall to officially launch the XVIII edition of the regatta.
  • More than forty classic yachts from ten countries will compete across four divisions—Barcos de Época, Barcos Clásicos, Modern Classics and Big Boats—sorted by design era and size.
  • The event marks a return to its customary July slot after the 2024 edition was delayed to September for the America’s Cup.
  • Racecourses have been plotted close to shore to offer residents and visitors clear views of meticulously restored vessels, many of which are over a century old.
  • The regatta is part of the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation’s official calendar and awards points toward the III Campeonato Internacional CIM and the XIV Trofeo Mare Nostrum – Copa de España de Barcos Clásicos.