The reigning Spanish Veterans Champion wins on a day marked by strong east winds
José Vicente Climent, from the CDV Bahía de Cádiz, lifted the Andalusian Patín a Vela Cup this Sunday, in a thrilling final day in the waters of Puerto Real. The three races were dominated by a strong easterly wind, with gusts reaching 23 knots, making the competition even more demanding for the sailors, several of whom suffered damage to their boats, being forced to withdraw.
Climent, initially known for his preference for lighter winds, delivered an outstanding performance with a second place in the day’s first race and back-to-back victories in the following races. These performances, coupled with the elimination of a second place on Saturday, allowed him to claim victory in the Regional Cup, beating Luis Alfonso Pérez Nogués, another sailor from the CDV Bahía de Cádiz, by three points. He had a third, a second, and another second place in the day’s races.s pruebas del día.
The podium was completed by José María Alarcón, also from CDV Bahía de Cádiz, who was consistent with two fourth places and a third, finishing seven points behind the leader.
In fourth place was Manuel Caro of CVR Chipiona with 15 points, followed by Nicolás Hernández of CN Sevilla and Ángel Miranda of CVR Chipiona, both with 17 points, occupying fifth and sixth place respectively. Also notable was the unfortunate performance of Alfonso Merello, who, after leading the regatta on the first day, was unable to complete the Sunday tests due to a broken tire.
Another of Saturday’s big stars, Rafael Ruiz, who was leading after winning the only race contested, was also unable to stay in the title race due to technical issues that prevented him from completing the final stages.r las pruebas finales.
After the intense day, the trophy presentation took place at the facilities of CN El Trocadero in Puerto Real, the club organizing the competition in conjunction with the Andalusian Sailing Federation, under the delegation of the Ministry of Culture and Sport of the Regional Government of Andalusia. This regatta closed the 2024 Ranking of the Patín a Vela class, consolidating a season marked by great duels on the water.