Event
Ever changing feast
Nowhere is this more the case than in the constantly evolving world of superyacht racing but the Superyacht Cup in Palma maintains its position as Europe’s most successful and longest running superyacht event of all
Superyacht Cup Palma (SYC) has always prided itself on being nimble and responsive in adapting itself to the ever-changing nature of the superyacht world, anticipating the expectations of owners, captains and crews, and responding promptly to requests or suggestions. And so it is with the 2022 edition of Europe’s longest running superyacht regatta which late last year – soon after celebrating its 25th anniversary – agreed to move the event to run from June 29 to July 2, a change of just a week from the original June 22-25 dates.
The adjustment came after the J Class owners selected the high- profile Mallorcan festival of sail as one of the three core events planned for their 2022 racing season. After consultation with the Real Club Náutico de Palma (RCNP), SYC’s race management partner, and a number of other superyachts that had already expressed an interest in attending, the change was agreed to avoid any potential clashes with other grand prix sailing events.
SYC’s agility was suitably rewarded with a trio of the iconic J Class immediately confirming they would be out on the Bay of Palma, and competing on their own bespoke racecourse. Topaz, Ranger and the 2018 SYC champion Velsheda will take their place in a fleet which organisers are confident will attract 12 to 15 entries to the highlight of the
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Mediterranean superyacht season. And in a further indication that Superyacht Cup Palma 2022 will be firing on all cylinders, organisers have announced that the world-class St Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort is returning as a sponsor and SYC’s preferred hotel partner, with the five-star venue again providing its luxurious flair to the regatta. Also returning is SYC’s longstanding destination partner, New Zealand. ‘Over the past quarter of a century Superyacht Cup Palma has sought to be adaptable to the changing needs of the superyacht community,’ says SYC event director Kate Branagh, ‘and that is something we aim to keep on doing into the future. ‘The J Class has a long and distinguished association with Superyacht Cup Palma, so after extensive consultation with our partners – including the RCNP – and several other superyachts who had expressed an early interest in the 2022 event, we were happy to make the change.
‘The Superyacht Cup Palma tops the list of events for many to compete in and the sailing conditions on Palma Bay are
second to none,’ Branagh adds. Taking their place in the growing list of potential entries are two SYC first-timers with the streamlined and elegant 38m Oyster 1225 Archelon and the similarly striking 43m Vitters- built La Belle highlighting
Above: one of the key strengths of this event is that the sailing
conditions on the Bay of Palma are among the best in the world... and among the most reliable
the broad appeal of an event that is equally alluring to newcomers as it is to regular participants. Meanwhile among the prospective entries looking set to make a welcome return to SYC in 2022 are the 27m Pedrick-designed and Concordia-built sloop Savannah, which last took part in 2011, the classic Langan Design Associates’ 40m ketch Huckleberry eyeing a return following her SYC debut in 2019, and the 34m Gilles Vaton- designed Baiurdo VI which took a podium place in Class B at last year’s event.
Also expressing an interest in a repeat performance are the lightweight Malcolm McKeon- designed and Green Marine-built Missy and the equally competitive 108ft Baltic Yachts-built Win Win, which will no doubt be out to repeat her title winning performances in both 2019 and 2016.
‘Racing at Superyacht Cup Palma has always ticked all the boxes for Win Win – the competition is fierce but fair and friendly and Palma is such a fantastic world class venue, there is nothing not to like,’ says captain Will Glenn.
Of likely interest to the competitive owner, captain and crew on Win Win is the possible inclusion of a dedicated Performance Class at the event – again a direct response to a growing demand from the owners and crews of the increasing number
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