(Palma Mallorca, Spain)- The 30th edition of the famous Copa Del Rey
Audi Mapfre regatta again promises world-class competition in Spain and
the Mediterranean. And, continuing to be one of the pre-eminent classes
at this prestigious gathering of sailors from around the world will be
the J/80 International Class. For sailors in Europe, the J/80s have
become the breeding ground for top international competitors. In Spain,
in particular, World, Olympic and European champions from many classes
are tested routinely in local and regional competitions.
For
this year's edition of Copa del Rey, top teams will be participating
from Spain, Germany, United Kingdom and Italy. The UK representative is
John Horn sailing BALTIC ROPES/J-SAILING for the Royal Yachting
Association. From Italy, it will be veteran campaigners Massimo Rama on
JENIALE! racing for YC Chiavari. The German teams will be represented
by the Segelkameradschaft Das Wappen von Bremen sailing from Bremen,
Germany. Then, Spain is showing up with an armada of recent and past
World Champions and national champions, including 2012 World's Champ
Jose Maria van der Ploeg sailing NIFILSK/ GREAT SAILING. Also, in
attendance will be NEXTEL ENGINEERING sailed by past World Champ Ignacio
Camino and past Copa del Rey champion MAPFRE will be sailed by the
Martinez/ Barrionuevo team-- yes, the same Martinez family that saw Iker
race the Volvo 70 TELEFONICA in the 2012 Volvo Race. The racing
promises to be extremely competitive across the board. For
more Copa del Rey Audi Mapfre sailing information
