British Gimson and Burnett Shine (again) in Nacra17 at French Olympic Week
The final day of the 56th French Olympic Week in Hyères delivered action-packed Medal Races for the skiff and foiling catamaran fleets, under a steady 10–12 knot easterly and lively waves. After a week that tested sailors across every weather condition — including a fierce Mistral — it was the USA, Belgium, and Great Britain […]
“You only get it here” – Epic Mistral baptises the next Olympic generation in Hyères
Day 3 “This was my first time in the Mistral, I like strong winds, but…it got crazy!” – Roos Wind “It was epic, just survival conditions – and the Ilca 6 are still out there!” – Nicholas Halliday “You know it’s gonna hurt like a m0£%@$*%£@!#, but you’ve just got to send it.” – Anna […]
Online Alert: Hyères Demands Patience Before the Mistral with Sunset Finish
The action all came in a flurry at the end of one of those days on the Med that are good for sunbathing but bad for racing. The Nacra 17s finished their third race just before the sun went down. With the most racing of the day, the shape of the 470, FX and Nacra 17 fleets began to look a little clearer, but […]
“Best day ever” as French Olympic Week sets sail in Hyères
Day 1 729 competitors 56 nations All 10 fleets on the water – 31 races Next Olympic generation shining The 56th edition of French Olympic Week (Semaine Olympique Française de Hyères – Toulon Provence Méditerranée) began in classic Côte d’Azur conditions as 729 competitors from 56 nations started six days of racing. All ten fleets […]
Trofeo Princesa Sofia 2025 Wraps Up in Palma
The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia wrapped up on April 5th in Palma de Mallorca after a week of challenging and varied racing conditions. Sailors faced everything from strong winds and big waves to light airs and flat water, giving the fleet a real test across the board at Club Nàutic Arenal. This […]
Consistency is keynote as Sofía moves to Finals phase
With classes moving into the Gold fleet phase today at the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofía Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels on Mallorca’s Bay of Palma so the intensity stepped up and consistency became most important. Runners up here to their teammates double Olympic champions Ruggero Tia and Caterina Banti last year Gianluigi Ugolini and Maria Guibilei seem […]
Exciting Battles Await at the 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels
The highly anticipated 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels is set to begin, bringing together rising stars, fresh team formations, and seasoned veterans in one of the most awaited post-Olympic sailing competitions. Running from March 31st to April 5th, this historic edition sees nearly 850 boats competing—an impressive increase from the 779 that […]
The 54th Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels lifts the curtain. Santiago Lange, appointed official Ambassador
The official presentation of the 54 Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca by FERGUS Hotels brought together representatives of the Balearic public institutions and its new main sponsor, FERGUS Group, who showed their support to the organizers of the event. The Argentinean Santi Lange was proclaimed the first official ambassador of the Sofia in an emotional ceremony […]
The Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca is a benchmark in the promotion of gender equality
The Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca represents a benchmark in the promotion of gender equality in sailing on International Women’s Day, which is celebrated this Saturday, March 8. Four of the ten disciplines participating in the Mallorcan classic of Olympic classes are female, four male and two of mixed crew. With three weeks to go until […]
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle will start in Mallorca
The 54th edition of the Trofeo Princesa Sofia Mallorca will be the starting signal for the race for the Olympic Games in Los Angeles 2028. The first qualifying event for the 2025 Sailing Grand Slam (SGS) will muster all ten sailing disciplines of the new Olympic cycle in the Bay of Palma from March 28 […]