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43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE: Tense Final Day Awaits as Lead Changes Hands
The 43rd edition of the Copa del Rey MAPFRE, held in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, is gearing up for an exciting climax. The final day of racing promises to be tense, tactical, and without room for error as several teams fight for the top spots in various classes.
In the ORC A class, the leaders have changed hands, with NADIR (ClubSwan 42, ESP), skippered by Pedro Vaquer, taking the lead from Pez de Abril. Nadir currently stands at 20 points, while Estrella Damm Sailing Team is in second place. The race for the most anticipated title of the season is now a direct duel between Nadir, Estrella Damm, Earlybird, and Nunota Cavifer.
Earlier in the event, Pez de Abril, previously the best Spanish boat in the championship, had a bad day with partials of 14 and 11, disqualifying it from the podium. On the other hand, Nadir's consistent performance has seen them move to the top of the standings.
The Italian yacht, Elena Nova, had won the offshore coastal race for the ORC A class earlier, indicating strong competition among several teams. After four races, Pez de Abril was the leader, but Nadir's recent performances have shifted the standings.
In ORC C, Earlybird and Nunota Cavifer de Mon Cañellas are tied for the lead, with Earlybird currently leading by half a point. JP Financial D6 de Huelva is third and hopes to repeat the podium achieved in the last two years.
In the female class, Baleària RCNP de María Bover has taken the lead, with CN Regatas de Esther Gómez second by five points and CN El Balís de Bàrbara Cornudella third.
The ORC A class is the most exciting and evenly matched, with each race resulting in a change of leaders. The final day of racing will be a nail-biting spectacle as teams fight for the top spots.
In ORC B, Guardamago has recovered the lead after applying the discard, but has no real options for the title. The Escuela de Navegación Taboga de Pablo Guitián is sixth in ORC B with no real options either.
Unfortunately, Aifos del rey Felipe and Teatro del Soho San Miguel de Javier Banderas have run out of options in ORC 0 due to a main sail break. Urbania is also out of contention due to a spinnaker break, an off-line, and a poor day of racing.
The 43rd Copa del Rey Mapfre is approaching its climax, with teams giving their all to secure a spot on the podium. The final day of racing is set to be a thrilling end to the regatta, with several teams vying for victory.
In the midst of the tense final day of the 43rd Copa del Rey MAPFRE, the ORC A class, traditionally associated with sports, sees a fashionable change in leadership as NADIR takes the lead from Pez de Abril. Meanwhile, the ORC C class, another sports category, witnesses a close race between Earlybird and Nunota Cavifer de Mon Cañellas.
