Trofeo València Vela‌ Infantil 2025: Real‍ Club Náutico de Valencia crowns Optimist champions

The ‌Real Club Náutico de Valencia ⁣closed​ the first youth ⁤sailing regatta of ⁣the season with the Trofeo València⁤ Vela Infantil, which ​also served as the opening event of the Copa Autonómica ⁤de Optimist‌ organized by the Federación de Vela de la Comunitat⁣ Valenciana (FVCV).Despite ‍light, late-arriving wind on both days, race ⁢officers completed the full six-race program, producing tight results across Optimist A and ⁣B fleets.

Event overview ⁢and conditions

across‍ two contest​ days the event ⁣saw 143⁤ sailors⁣ from the region⁣ take to ⁢the⁤ water (76 ​in Optimist⁣ A, 67 ‌in Optimist B). Wind conditions were similar ⁢on Saturday and Sunday – generally ‍light and building late – ​but ultimately provided enough breeze for three races each day ​and a complete series of six races. The close scoring⁤ in many fleets suggests‍ a competitive season ahead for youth sailing in the Comunitat Valenciana.

Champions ⁣and podiums

Optimist A – boys (Overall and SUB13)

• Champion (Overall & SUB13): Pablo López‍ (Real Club Náutico ⁢de Valencia) – 14 pts ⁣(after discard).‍ best ​races:‌ 4, 2,‌ 1, 1, 9, 6.
• 2nd (Overall & SUB13): ‌Gonzalo Ballester (RCN Torrevieja) – 25 pts.
• 3rd Overall: ‌ Antonio ‍López ‌(CN Mar Menor Los Alcázares) – 35 pts.
• 3rd SUB13: Tomás Carbonell (CN ⁢Jávea) – 36 ‌pts.

Optimist A – ​Girls (Overall and SUB13)

• Champion (Overall & SUB13): ⁢Alexandra Wang⁣ Liu (CN Jávea)⁢ – 75 pts. Notable⁣ partials: 4‍ (3), 6 (4), 5 (6).
• 2nd: Alejandra Sagrado‌ (RCR Alicante).
• 3rd: ⁢Mª Antonia Pañalver (CN ⁢Mar ‍Menor Los⁢ Alcázares).
• SUB13 podium: Nikole Douglass (CN Jávea) and Atia Hoyo​ (RCN Valencia).

Optimist B – Overall ⁣and SUB11

• Champion (Optimist ⁢B): ⁢ Gonzalo ‌García ⁤(RCN Valencia) – 19 ⁢pts, including two race⁢ wins.
• 2nd: ⁢Pelayo Reig (RCN Valencia) – 43 pts.
• 3rd: Beltrán‍ Mula (RCR Alicante) – 51 ⁣pts.

SUB11⁤ Boys

• 1st: Víctor Murenko (RCN Calpe)⁣ – 59 pts.
• 2nd: Francisco Sirvent​ (RCR Alicante) – 64‌ pts.
• 3rd: ⁣ marco Mari (RCN Torrevieja).

SUB11 Girls

• Champion: ⁤ Indie Crosbie (CN Jávea) ⁢- 15 pts, with ‍three race ⁤wins.
• 2nd: Chloe ⁤Benimeli (CN Oliva) – 46 pts.
• 3rd: Alis Gracia (RCN Torrevieja) ‍- 50 pts.

Optimist B SUB11 Podium

• 1st: Triana Pérez (RCN Torrevieja)
• 2nd: Carmen Bernabé (RCN Torrevieja)
• 3rd: Meta⁤ Isabel Arnasiute (RCN Calpe)

Rapid facts⁣ (at ⁣a glance)

• Total sailors: 143
• Races completed: 6 (3⁤ per day)
• Host⁤ club: ⁢Real Club ⁤Náutico de ​Valencia
• Organizers: Real Club Náutico de Valencia & Federación de Vela de la Comunitat ‌Valenciana

Highlights and ‍takeaways

• Close competition in‌ Optimist A‌ signals a balanced season ahead with no clear dominant‌ sailor.
• Local clubs (RCN Valencia⁢ and ‌CN Jávea) produced⁤ multiple podium⁢ finishes, underlining strong⁤ youth programs.
• Light wind ‌conditions tested tactical skills and ⁤race ⁤management for young skippers – valuable experience ⁢early in the​ season.
• Several sailors secured ‌multiple category trophies ⁢(overall and age-group), ⁤emphasizing depth in the youth fleets.

Results table ​- ​main category winners

Presentation and officials

The ⁤trophy‍ presentation included representatives ​from the regional ⁢federation ⁣and the ⁢host club: Rafel Chirivella (Vicepresident, FVCV); Andrés Arlandis (president, RCN Valencia); Sergio ⁢Ferrando ⁢(Vela Officer) and Jorge Basterra (Optimist Fleet Captain, RCNV).

What’s ​next

This⁣ Trofeo‌ València Vela​ Infantil was the opening act of the Copa Autonómica de Optimist. The close finishes ‌and club performances hear ‌will set the tone as the regional Optimist circuit‍ continues – young sailors ⁢will look to build momentum⁤ in the next autonomic regattas and ⁢develop key‌ race skills as the season progresses.

Credits and sources

• Original event report: masmar.net – València corona a los nuevos ‍campeones del trofeo⁣ València Vela Infantil