The fleet faced shifting winds on the demanding racecourse of Lanzarote in a decisive day that tested the teams’ tactics and speed to the limit.
Puerto Calero, February 8, 2026 – The final day of the 44 Cup Calero Marinas delivered an exciting and closely fought conclusion. Despite challenging weather conditions, with winds ranging from 4 to 12 knots, the race committee managed to complete all three scheduled races, pushing the fleet to their limits right up to the final mark.
The first race of the day saw Península Racing, Aqua, and Charisma as the main contenders, while the second was dominated by Aleph, Charisma, and Península Racing. The third and decisive race began with all boats perfectly aligned at the start, with Península Racing and Aqua battling for every meter, aware that the championship would be decided in this race.
Gemera took victory in the final race, followed by Aleph and Nika, but Península Racing crossed the finish line just ahead of Aqua (6th and 7th, respectively), securing the overall win and the championship title.
John Bassadone, owner of Península Racing, stated:
“The team has worked incredibly hard, and these races have been a real test. For a long time, the difference was measured in meters, and now we feel we’ve taken a step forward: we’re sailing at the same speed, if not a little faster. This completely changes the tactics and makes the competition more intense than ever.”
At the prize-giving ceremony, José Juan Calero, CEO of Calero Marinas, highlighted the intensity of the competition: “We’ve witnessed some very close racing, proving that the 44CUP is one of the most competitive international circuits. I congratulate the class for its successful format, which next year celebrates its 20th anniversary. We are proud to be part of the 44 Cup circuit and thank them for their trust in us to host 14 events on the calendar.”
With this conclusion, the 44 Cup Calero Marinas bids farewell with another memorable edition, marked by challenging winds and high-level tactical racing, reaffirming the prestige of the RC44 class in international one-design sailing and Lanzarote as one of the most demanding racecourses in the world.
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For more information about the event, visit www.44cupcaleromarinas.com.
The 44Cup Calero Marinas is organized by the 44 Class Association and Calero Marinas, with sponsorship from the Government of the Canary Islands, Islas Canarias, Cabildo de Lanzarote, Lanzarote Sports Destination, Servicio Insular de Deportes del Cabildo de Lanzarote, Ayuntamiento de Yaiza, Deportes Yaiza, and Cicar, and in collaboration with the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife.