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Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta in Barcelona - Overall

by Lisi Martín 20 Jul 2015 23:25 BST 16-21 July 2015
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Moonbeam III at the 8th Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta in Barcelona © Martinez Studio / www.MartinezStudio.es
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Argos at the 8th Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta in Barcelona ©Martinez Studio / www.MartinezStudio.es
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Saturday had ended the last day of the eighth edition of the Barcelona Puig Vela Clàssica regatta, which has been going on since last Thursday in Barcelona's waters. Sailboats and sailors from 7 countries have competed for one of the most prestigious trophies in the Mediterranean sea.

The winners of this eighth edition have been Moonbeam III (Big Boats), Marigold (Gaff Époque), Amorita (Marconi Époque), Emeraude (Classics 1) and Alba (Classics 2).

Finale to a regatta steeped in history

Last Saturday the regatta course was offered its best version of the VIII Barcelona Puig Vela Clàssica, giving away a timely and stable thermal South wind that has blown with an intensity of between 9 and 12 knots.

Punctual as a sundial, the Regatta Committee has begun the process of five starts at 13 am, after determining a triangle and five sections for the Classics, and three sections for Vintage and Big Boats.

New duel paced as a match-race between the two Moonbeams, which again has been won by Moonbeam III after recovering the initial disadvantage of the first beat. Its good work on the run and through stern has allowed it to navigate within the margin to overcome its older brother after time compensation. The first three partial positions reveal its superiority over Moonbeam IV, which has not been able to renew the title won in the last edition.

The equality with which the Gaff Époque boats, Kelpie of Falmouth and Marigold, have started, tied this morning at 3 points, has opted in favor of Marigold after winning the third and final round of the Puig Vela Clàssica, with a margin of 4:45 minutes on its direct rival after time compensation. Behind them, the tie was again identical in the third position, which has cleared Morwenna by signing today a third partial position for a fourth of its opponent.

There has also been no change in the final classification of Marconi Époque after today's regatta, which has been rather easily won by Manitou. Behind it, at 2:08 and 2:18 minutes, Enterprise and Amorita, have been classified; for Amorita, this third partial position was enough, compared to the fourth required by Halloween to sign its leadership. Sonata, now fifth, has been able to maintain the third step of the podium.

Regarding Classics 1, today there has been a real touch of drama in this category, when a collision has cost the title to Argos. Less than four minutes before the tee shot, in a crossing, and looking to position itself for the start, Argos could not avoid crashing with Yanira, sailing starboard, and has been disqualified by the International Jury. The fifth partial position of the day was enough for Argos to prevail in the overall rankings, tied on points with Emeraude but asserting its best partials. Apart from the decision of the jury, the race of the day was won by Yanira, followed by Emeraude and Guia. Computing the three days of the Barcelona Puig Vela Clàssica Regatta, the victory went to the French Emeraude with 7 points compared to the 9 from Yanira and Guia, classified by this order, thanks to the best partial results of Yanira.

Finally, Alba has signed its partial rankings with another first place in today's regatta, taking the crown of the Classics 2 category. The duel for second final position, fought by Kanavel and Diana, which this morning came out tied in the regatta course, has been won by Kanavel, signing a second position for a third of Diana. Behind them again Melibea, with three fourth partial positions has also finished the series

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