- Event: Tenth Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week (CVOW) 2025
- Location: Valencia, Spain at real Club Náutico de valencia and other venues
- Duration: February 2025 to March 2, 2025
- Main Classes: Finn, Snipe, vaurien
- Organizers: Federació de Vela de la comunitat Valenciana
- Weather Conditions: Rain and cold with shifting winds
Welcome to the tenth edition of the Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week (CVOW), an esteemed event on Spain’s nautical calendar. This highly anticipated regatta showcases Olympic and pre-Olympic sailing classes, fostering high-level competition across four venues: Valencia, torrevieja, Santa Pola, and Alicante. Hear, we’ll dive into the highlights of the event that promises to be both challenging and exhilarating for participants and spectators alike.
Launch of the Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week 2025
The Real Club Náutico de Valencia kicked off the CVOW with classes snipe, Finn, and Vaurien. Despite facing less than ideal weather conditions marked by rain and cold, competitors embraced the challenge. The regatta did not begin until post-3 PM, once a stable wind helped set the stage for two demanding trials per class.
Opening Day Highlights
- Snipe Class: Leading the pack, Martín Bermúdez de la Puente and Beatriz Díaz (RCN Madrid) managed to secure the top spot after a stellar performance. Also tied are Zabalua – Olivas (RCN Valencia), with Mannise – Aliaga (RCN Valencia) trailing by four points.
- Finn Class: Miguel Fernández (RCN Coruña) continues to dominate, maintaining his leadership with two more victories, making it five in total. Adrián Bedoya (CN Ibiza) and Guillermo Altadill (CN Ampolla) follow, albeit at a considerable distance.
- Vaurien Class: Francesco Zampacavallo (RCNV) and maria Alesson Fernández (RCRC) proclaim temporary leadership with a first and second place finish. Carlos Francés – Susana Gil (RCNV) and Alain Arri (CNH) – josé Ignacio Fernández (CVB) are nipping at their heels, tied in points.
Upcoming Competitions
The subsequent races will be crucial, with the final day determining the first champions of this year’s CVOW. The action continues tomorrow for the three light sailing classes, Snipe, Finn, and Vaurien, at the Real Club Náutico de Valencia.
On the Event
The Comunitat Valenciana Olympic Week is not just about competition, but also about fostering talent and promoting the sport of sailing in the region. With several national and European titles at stake, the event is a platform for aspirants from around the world.
| Venue | Championships |
|---|---|
| RCN Torrevieja | Spanish Championship for RC IOM |
| RCN Valencia | Europe Cup for 29er |
| RCR Alicante | youth Classes ILCA 4 and 420 |
| CN Santa Pola | Spanish Championship for Techno and iQ Foil Youth |
This event highlights the importance of the Comunitat Valenciana as a beacon for sailing, enhancing both sports tourism and the competitive spirit of sailing in Spain.
Source: Valencia News