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Sitges Vela Clásica 2026 Unveiled at Barcelona Boat Show with Renewed International Momentum
Port de Sitges Consolidates Its Position as a Mediterranean Classic Yachting Reference with the Announcement of Its Fifth Edition, Scheduled for July 2026 Against the backdrop of Port de Barcelona's bustling docks and amid an atmosphere steeped in maritime tradition, Sitges Vela Clásica yesterday unveiled its fifth edition at the International Barcelona Boat Show. The event, held at 6:00 PM in the Show's Sailing Section, brought together owners, skippers, and crews of some o
Oct 114 min read


Sitges Vela Clàssica 2025: Sport, Heritage, and Community in the 50th Anniversary of Port de Sitges
Germán Frers and his yacht Recluta on the starting line of the final race at the Sitges Vela Clàssica 2025 (Photo: Jan Latussek) Sitges...
Jun 303 min read


Ping XV – The Legendary Scandinavian “Volkswagen of the Sea”
Ping XV, the Nordic Folkboat, conceived in 1941 at the request of the Royal Scandinavian Sailing Association, which sought a seaworthy,...
Jun 92 min read


Malamok – Steel Bermudan Sloop with Ocean-Bound Spirit
Launched in 1969 at the H. Schmidt shipyard on the banks of the River Elbe, in Hoopte (Hamburg), Malamok was conceived as a rugged...
Jun 91 min read


Karmatán II: A Legendary Heritage, Restored to Keep Racing
Few yachts in the classic Mediterranean fleet can boast a record as distinguished as that of Karmatán II . Designed by the legendary...
May 292 min read


Islander: Scottish Spirit, Mediterranean Soul
Launched in 1937 by nA. M. Dickie & Sons in Scotland, Islander is a 17.20-metre Marconi ketch that embodies the elegance and strength of...
May 293 min read


Dreva: A Gaff Cutter Born in the Mists of Mevagissey
Dreva en la Sitges Vela Clásica (Foto: Jan Latussek) In the gentle haze of interwar Mevagissey, when shipyards still smelled of tar and...
May 292 min read


Molly Q: A Living Legacy of the Morecambe Bay Prawner
The Molly Q is a traditional English cutter of the Morecambe Bay Prawner type, built in 1914 by William & Sons Crossfield at the...
May 292 min read


Bakea: Ocean Yawl by Laurent Giles – Elegance in Motion
The Bakea is a majestic ocean-cruising yawl, born from the drawing board of the renowned British naval architect Laurent Giles, one of...
May 291 min read


Nerissa: A Masterpiece of Classic Yacht Design
The Nerissa is a masterpiece of classic yacht design, born from the elegant lines of New Zealander Arthur Robb and the meticulous...
May 292 min read


Tagomago: Abeking & Rasmussen’s Legacy in the Mediterranean
Built in 1935 by the renowned German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen, Tagomago is a classic racing yawl that seamlessly blends the elegance...
May 292 min read


Sitges Vela Clàssica: Tradition, Elegance and Racing at the Heart of the Mediterranean
Sitges Vela Clàssica is an annual regatta for classic and vintage yachts held at Port de Sitges – Aiguadolç, along the Catalan coast....
May 292 min read


Andrea, a Swedish gem for quiet cruising
Andrea is a sailboat with classic lines and a Nordic soul, built by the prestigious Swedish shipyard Hallberg-Rassy. It is part of a...
May 292 min read


Izarra, when sailing is a matter of class
The Izarra is an evolutionary refinement of the celebrated Twister series designed by Kim Holman in the 1960s. While its origins...
May 291 min read
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