The 2025 EurILCA Master ESP concluded today, marking the end of the third regatta in the 2025 EurILCA Master Series.
Held at the Club Vela Calella, the event saw 130 sailors from 19 different countries participate.
Calella de Palafrugell, April 6, 2025 – Report by Club Vela Calella.
After the Regatta Dinner last night, where participants shared experiences and memories, and where the prizes for the 2024 EurILCA Master Series were awarded, sailors woke up this morning to a quiet Calella de Palafrugell, greeted by a sunny, perfect spring day. However, there was some uncertainty about the weather and whether conditions would be suitable for the races that the Committee planned to hold.
The fleet set sail earlier than usual, with a light breeze, hoping for the wind’s intensity and stability necessary for the competition.
The sixth race for ILCA 6 started at 11:30. The trapezoidal course with a windward finish was, as expected, won by Carlos Martínez. It was a tense race as the wind died down dramatically, and sailors crossed the finish line with barely a breath of air. In this final stretch, French sailor Sebastien Baudier overtook German sailor Alexandra Behrens at the line, as Behrens was disqualified for being over the start line early (BFD). The third-place finish went to Mónica Azón, who, despite not performing as strongly as in previous editions, secured two third-place finishes, keeping her in 5th place overall.
Meanwhile, the ILCA 7 fleet had a general recall due to a start line infringement. The new procedure was delayed due to a drop in wind pressure, and after a long wait, the Committee decided to cancel the seventh race. Therefore, the ILCA 7 fleet did not race today.
ILCA 7 – Lorenzo Cerretelli wins for the third time in Calella
Young Italian sailor Lorenzo Cerretelli continued his success at the EurILCA Master in Calella de Palafrugell, winning the competition for the third consecutive year with a score of 2+ (13)+2+1+3+1, totalling 9 points. José Luis Doreste, Olympic gold medalist in Seoul’88 in the Finn class, took second place overall with a final score of (24)+10+1+3+2+4, totalling 20 points. Carlos Echavarri finished third today, tied on points with German sailor Roger Schulz, who led on the first day.
The fleet’s high level of competition, with numerous Olympians and world champions, speaks for itself. It’s also worth noting that the competitiveness in the ILCA 7 category is evident, both on the water and in the standings. From José Luis Doreste in second place to José Maria van der Ploeg in ninth, there were three ties and a triple tie in the rankings, highlighting the fierce competition in the challenging waters of Calella de Palafrugell.
ILCA 6: Carlos Martínez, an unstoppable Grand Master
With today’s race, Carlos Martínez completed a brilliant performance, achieving outstanding results despite the variability of the sailing conditions. Today, unlike the harsher conditions of previous days, Carlos sailed expertly in the light wind, securing another victory. The tall sailor from Murcia crossed the finish line well ahead of the rest, adding another win to his impressive record with a score of (1)+1+1+1+1+1+1, totaling 5 points in the overall standings. Despite the clear gap between him and the second-place finisher, Carlos acknowledged that this edition “wasn’t easy due to the unpredictable weather and the strong competition in the fleet”.
Second place, with 23 points, went to Miriam Carles Tolrà. The Catalan sailor finished with a sequence of 3+6+2+2+10+(18) positions. Third place in this category went to Italian Nicolo Elena, who ended with 27 points after a series of 2+10+4+8+3, despite a DNC (Did Not Compete) result.
Podiums of the 2024 EurILCA Master Series at Club Vela Calella
ILCA 7
Great Grand Master (GGM)
- José Luís Doreste ESP
- Tim Law GBR
- José Ma Van der Ploeg ESP
Grand Master (GM)
- Roger Schulz GER
- Peerke Kortekaas POR
- Michel Majon BEL
Master (M)
- Carlos Echávarri ESP
- Leandro Rosada ESP
- Javier Echávarri ESP
Apprentice (AP)
- Lorenzo Cerretelli ITA
- Mario Morillo ESP
- Carlos Silva MEX
ILCA 6
ILCA 6 Women (W)
- Miriam Carles Tolrà ESP
- Monica Azón ESP
- Helene Viazzo FRA
Legend (L)
- Jaap Mazereeuw NED
- Ian Rawet GBR
- Miquel Alvarez ESP
Great Grand Master (GGM)
- Terry Scutcher GBR
- Miguel Noguer ESP
- Max Hunt GBR
Grand Master (GM)
- Carlos Martinez ESP
- Sebastien Baudier FRA
- Luigi Santocanale FRA
Master (M)
- Monica Azon ESP
- David Mateu ESP
- Devic Pierrik MON
Apprentice (AP)
- Miriam Carles Tolrà ESP
- Nicolo Elena ITA
- David Gonzalez ESP
The 2025 EurILCA Master Series will now move to its fourth round in Ostend, Belgium. The event will take place from May 24-26 at Royal North Sea Yacht Club Ostend. Entries for this event are open until May 17. You can find all the information here:
Enter now! 2025 EurILCA Master BEL
Keep smiling, keep sailing!
The EurILCA Team
Photos by Òscar Torveo – Club Vela Calella.
