Palma provides the X-Factor for inaugural X-Yachts Spanish Gold Cup

The Bay of Palma has become a natural mecca for Mediterranean sailing events. The central location, with easy access from mainland Spain, the French Riviera, Italy, and teams further afield coming across the Atlantic and through the Straits of Gibraltar, combined with those further south and east in the Med, make it ideal. Combine this with easy access by air, with their international airport, plus world-class yacht maintenance facilities, and you know that you have everything on hand. The Real Club Nàutico de Palma is well used to hosting international events: Copa del Rey, PalmaVela and the Trofeo Princesa Sofía are world-class, and attract the very best sailors from around the world. This experience brings with it the best of the best in race management. So the scene was set, the preparations had been made, and the yachts turned up from far and wide, with sailors representing Spain, Germany, The Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Norway, Hong Kong, China, Canada and Belgium. Bridging this gap between cruising and racing is vital for the sporting side of sailing, and events like the Spanish Gold Cup provide the perfect opportunity for recreational sailors to try their hand at competition. Inevitably, when they try it once, they come back to competition again, with more experience and a vast amount of knowledge on how to make their yacht go fast. Unlocking this extra speed builds owners' confidence and adds an extra dimension to their sailing, while also benefitting yacht racing itself with increased participation. Events like this simply can't happen without support, and huge thanks go to headline sponsor Nextcloud and supporting sponsors Elvstrom Sails, Cuarenta Vendimias, Equipyacht, Henri-Lloyd, Relojería Alemana, Tienda Colom, Greene Ocean Yacht Services, Pro-Rigging, Electromarine, Anodizing Yachts, Biniropes and B Marine Yachting. Read the full report at https://www.sail-world.com/news/297161/Inaugural-X-Yachts-Spanish-Gold-Cup Credit for much of the video content to Oriol and Pau of Photonautic. You can find out more about them and their work at https://photonautic.com/ #sailing #cruising #mallorca