The 51st Edition of the Trofeo de vela Conde de Godó BMW Nears 80 Registrations

22 May 2024, Barcelona, Spain - The countdown has begun for the 51st edition of the Conde de Godó BMW Sailing Trophy, which will take place from May 29 to June 2 in the waters of Barcelona. The competitions will include the J70, ORC, and ORC A Dos categories.

In recent days, the number of registrations has increased significantly, surpassing seventy boats as predicted by the organizers. To date, a total of 75 teams have pre-registered, with a notable rise in participation in the J70 class, which includes 14 teams from Spain, France, and Thailand. Among these, five teams are composed entirely of female crews, competing for the ‘Godó Women’s Cup.’

The ORC Double Handed fleet, competing for the third consecutive year, includes 16 boats divided into two groups. These teams represent Belgium, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Poland, and Spain. Meanwhile, the ORC class has registered the highest participation, with 44 boats from Estonia, Belgium, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Germany, Uruguay, Poland, and Spain. These will be divided into four groups: ORC 0-1, ORC 2, ORC 3, and ORC 4-5.

With 75 teams pre-registered so far, the pre-registration period remains open until Friday, May 24, at 8:00 PM, with the possibility of reaching 80 teams.