The first major Mediterranean Regatta, and certainly one of the best…
The Balearics are the home to the opening regatta in the Med yacht racing season. Based in Palma, Majorca provides a stunning setting and a variety of courses and conditions to make Palma Vela a fun and challenging event. The regatta attracts some of the best boats in the Western Mediterranean from Wally Centos to J80’s and of course – Swan.
What is the Palma Vela?
The Palma Vela attracts some of the world’s largest, most elegant and powerful yachts to race together in the enchanting and enthralling waters in the Balearics. The Palma Vela is the first of the major regattas each year in the Mediterranean and ranks amongst the top in the international yachting calendar. Highly competitive out on the water, and one of the most fun events anywhere in the World.
Where is the Palma Vela?
Based in the stunning port of Palma in Majorca, the Palma Vela provides a glorious setting and a variety of challenging conditions for this Mediterranean regatta in the Bay of Palma and beyond. The event is hotly anticipated after the long winter lay-off, bringing a fabulous fleet each year to Palma Vela.
Which classes of yachts compete in the Palma Vela?
The Palma Vela has classes from Super Maxi to day boats, with some of the best and closest racing in the Maxi and Mini Maxi fleets.
| CLASS | |
| Maxi Yachts more than 60ft (18m) in length | Inshore, Offshore |
| ORC | Inshore |
| IRC | Inshore |
Why should I take part in the Palma Vela?
The Palma Vela brings together some of the world’s fastest, most exciting and powerful yachts to race together in the challenging waters off the coast of Majorca. On shore, the atmosphere and the organised events and numerous parties make this a really special regatta to be part of.
After the long Winter I can’t wait to get back out racing, and Palma has to be one of the greatest host ports of any regatta!
HH, CEO and Swan owner
The Palma Vela, will be organized by the Real Club Náutico de Palma and originally specialised in large yacht classes, Wally and Maxi, now also hosts racing for a wide range of yachts including IRC, ORC, TP52, Swan, J80, FF, Dragon, as well as classic yachts.
How can I compete in the Palma Vela?
It’s simple; charter a Swan from us. Our Swan 601 is available for race charter in Palma Vela and is the perfect Mini Maxi for the changeable conditions of the Bay of Palma. Fast yet quick to learn for any new crew, she is a boat you can jump on and be competitive after only a few days training onboard. We can arrange a video tour and explanation of the boat system before your arrival, shortening your learning curve as much as possible!
Where can I charter a yacht for the Swan Maxi Cup?
Right here. Our Swan 601 is available to race charter for the Palma Vela. We will organise to have the yacht ready and waiting at the dock for you and your crew. We will organise berthing for the event and for training days beforehand/ We will organise a race skipper and tactician if you would like. We will organise a crew house and ground transport. We will even book restaurants… if you like.
Time to get out on the water – and compete with the Best!
