XV Mar d’Empúries Trophy: More Than 100 Sailors Launch the 2026 Catalan Sailing Circuit
The 15th Mar d’Empúries Trophy officially opened the 2026 Catalan ILCA and 420 Sailing Circuit in L’Escala on the weekend of 12 and 13 September. A total of 99 sailors from across the Catalan coast took part in the event, organized by Club Nàutic l’Escala on behalf of the Catalan Sailing Federation and in collaboration with L’Escala Town Council.
Saturday’s racing began under stable weather conditions. A north-easterly wind (Gregal) proved irregular and variable, requiring patience from both the Race Committee and competitors. Eventually, conditions improved and three races were completed for the ILCA 7, ILCA 6, ILCA 4 and 420 classes.
On Sunday, the day began with more stable conditions. Sunshine accompanied the sailors from early morning, while the south-westerly Garbí breeze steadily strengthened, providing excellent sailing conditions. Three additional races were completed for all classes. Wind speeds ranged between 8 and 14 knots, allowing competitors to fully demonstrate their skills on the waters of L’Escala.
With a total of six races completed over the weekend, the results were as follows:
ILCA 4
- ESP 221420 Santi BES PRUNA – Club Nàutic Cambrils
- ESP 221859 Marc ABARA MARKITUS – Club Nàutic El Masnou
- ESP 226329 Vladik LOPEZ – Club Nàutic El Masnou
ILCA 6
- ESP 221846 Felix RAMOS – Club Nàutic Cambrils
- ESP 222796 Mireia GARRIGA – Club Nàutic Sant Feliu de Guíxols
- ESP 219487 Marcel MARFÀ – Club Nàutic Garraf
ILCA 7
- ESP 225658 Guillem DENGRA – Club Nàutic El Masnou
- ESP 221420 Iker MUGICA – Club Nàutic Cambrils
- ESP 225555 Quim FERRER – Club Nàutic Sant Feliu de Guíxols
420
- ESP 57758 Pedro SOTOMAYOR and Oriol COSTABELLA – Real Club Náutico de Barcelona
- ESP 5598 Juan LLEONART CANTALLOPS and Damian TIERNO – Club Nàutic El Balís
- ESP 57598 Joan HADZI JANEV and Pol CARRION GARCIA – Club Nàutic El Balís
The prize-giving ceremony took place at 5:00 p.m. in the square outside the Club’s social headquarters, attended by institutional representatives, including the Mayor of L’Escala, Mr. Josep Bofill, and prominent figures from Catalan sailing.
Club Nàutic l’Escala congratulates all participants and thanks the families, coaches and volunteers whose support made this edition possible.
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