Stories and Seas

El Recluta, designed by Germán Frers, in Sitges Bay during the 2025 edition of Sitges Vela Clásica. The Sitges Vela Clásica Regatta, held at Port de Sitges, returns for its fifth edition, now firmly established as one of the essential events on the Mediterranean classic sailing calendar. Over four days of competition —from 2 to 5 July 2026— the waters off the Garraf coast will once again become the stage for bows that have crossed seas for decades, yachts with history, and cr

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

Germán Frers and his yacht Recluta on the starting line of the final race at the Sitges Vela Clàssica 2025 (Photo: Jan Latussek) Sitges bid farewell to June with sails aloft and an atmosphere that combined sport, heritage, and community during the Sitges Vela Clàssica 2025, held as part of the 50th anniversary of Port de Sitges-Aiguadolç. The event brought together nearly 20 classic yachts, offering a unique spectacle along the coast and reinforcing Sitges’ status as a leadin

Sitges Vela Clàssica is an annual regatta for classic and vintage yachts held at Port de Sitges – Aiguadolç, along the Catalan coast. Since its inception, the event has become a key fixture in the Western Mediterranean sailing calendar, attracting distinguished owners and crews who share a deep passion for traditional sailing and maritime heritage. The regatta is open to vintage, classic and spirit-of-tradition yachts, built using traditional methods and materials. Eligible e