L’Escala comes alive with the XIV Mar d’Empúries Trophy: Over 100 sailors kick off the 2025 Catalan Sailing Circuit
The XIV Mar d’Empúries Trophy marked the start of the 2025 Catalan ILCA and 420 Circuit in L’Escala this past weekend, September 13th and 14th. Around 106 sailors from various parts of the Catalan coast took part in the event, organized by Club Nàutic L’Escala on behalf of the Catalan Sailing Federation and with the collaboration of L’Escala Town Council.
Saturday’s session began with unstable weather. An early morning storm forced the postponement of the races and kept the fleet ashore for most of the morning. The wind, coming from the northeast (gregal), was irregular and shifting, requiring patience from both the Race Committee and the sailors. Eventually, conditions improved and three races were held for the ILCA 7 and 420 classes, while the ILCA 6 and ILCA 4 fleets completed two races.
Sunday brought more stable conditions. The sun was out from early on and the garbí wind gradually picked up, offering optimal sailing conditions. This allowed four more races for the ILCA 7 and 420 classes, and three for the ILCA 6 and ILCA 4. The day was marked by steady winds, ranging from 8 to 14 knots, and by the competitiveness among the sailors, who were able to showcase their skills in the waters off L’Escala.
With a total of seven races held over the weekend, the ILCA 7 category delivered an intense and closely fought competition. Victory went to Joan Fargas, who maintained consistency throughout all the races. Second place went to Guillem Dengra, while Guillem de Llanos completed the podium with a strong performance.
The CN Cambrils fleet dominated the ILCA 6 category, taking all three podium spots. Àlvar Vila secured a convincing win, followed by Fèlix Ramos and Iker Múgica—the latter, last year’s overall winner, once again demonstrated his high level.
Young sailor Clàudia Martí from CN Vilanova led the ILCA 4 category, showing great consistency throughout the races. In second place, Nera Obeso from CN L’Escala shone as a local rising star, while Genoveva Vaquero completed the podium with a commendable performance.
In the 420 category, the duo of Bruno Garcia and Àlex Camps from CN El Balís claimed victory with authority. Second place went to Yago Alegret and Oriol Costabella Real from CN Barcelona, while third place was taken by Juan Lleonart and Damián Terno from CN El Balís.
The awards ceremony took place at the Club’s main square at 5 p.m., with the presence of institutional representatives such as Mr. Josep Bofill, Mayor of L’Escala, and prominent figures from the Catalan sailing community.
Club Nàutic L’Escala congratulates all participants and thanks the families, coaches, and volunteers who made this edition possible.
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