{"id":56437,"date":"2026-02-18T13:23:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:23:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.caleromarinas.com\/?p=56437"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:23:45","slug":"peninsula-racing-champion-of-the-44-cup-calero-marinas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.caleromarinas.com\/en\/peninsula-racing-champion-of-the-44-cup-calero-marinas\/","title":{"rendered":"PEN\u00cdNSULA RACING, CHAMPION OF THE 44 CUP CALERO MARINAS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The fleet faced shifting winds on the demanding racecourse of Lanzarote in a decisive day that tested the teams\u2019 tactics and speed to the limit.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"caption-attachment-1383\">Puerto Calero, February 8, 2026 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first race of the day saw Pen\u00ednsula Racing, Aqua, and Charisma as the main contenders, while the second was dominated by Aleph, Charisma, and Pen\u00ednsula Racing. The third and decisive race began with all boats perfectly aligned at the start, with Pen\u00ednsula Racing and Aqua battling for every meter, aware that the championship would be decided in this race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gemera took victory in the final race, followed by Aleph and Nika, but Pen\u00ednsula Racing crossed the finish line just ahead of Aqua (6th and 7th, respectively), securing the overall win and the championship title.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John Bassadone, owner of Pen\u00ednsula Racing, stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe 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\u2019ve taken a step forward: we\u2019re sailing at the same speed, if not a little faster. This completely changes the tactics and makes the competition more intense than ever.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At the prize-giving ceremony, Jos\u00e9 Juan Calero, CEO of Calero Marinas, highlighted the intensity of the competition: \u201cWe\u2019ve 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"456\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-1500x1001.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/44CUP_260208_NMS8166-705x470.jpg 705w\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"caption-attachment-1381\">44CUP CALERO MARINAS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about the event, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.44cupcaleromarinas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.44cupcaleromarinas.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 N\u00e1utico de Arrecife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fleet faced shifting winds on the demanding racecourse of Lanzarote in a decisive day that tested the teams\u2019 tactics and speed to the limit. Puerto Calero, February 8, 2026 \u2013 The final day of the 44 Cup Calero Marinas delivered an exciting and closely fought conclusion. 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