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The XVIII edition of the Euromarina Optimist Trophy Torrevieja has successfully concluded in the waters of the Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja, reaffirming its position as one of the most important Optimist-class competitions at an international level.
The event brought together more than 450 young sailors from up to 30 countries, turning Torrevieja into the global epicenter of youth and junior sailing for several days.
An edition marked by talent, resilience and the values of sport
Throughout the competition, the young sailors demonstrated not only a high technical and competitive level, but also fundamental values such as perseverance, effort, respect and teamwork, principles that form part of the DNA of the Euromarina Optimist Trophy.
Weather conditions added an extra level of challenge to the regatta, testing both the adaptability of the participants and the excellent work carried out by the race committee.
Izan Rogel, overall champion on home waters
The main protagonist of this XVIII edition was local sailor Izan Rogel (RCN Torrevieja), who was crowned overall champion after a highly competitive regatta.
A regatta decided on the final day
Thursday’s racing allowed for only one race to be completed, after which Rogel shared the lead with Nicolás Bastard, Charles Ganivet and Metehan Asar. On Friday, a tenth-place finish caused him to drop several positions in the overall standings, while on Saturday the fleet was unable to sail due to excessive wind conditions.
With everything still to be decided on Sunday, the Torrevieja sailor delivered a decisive performance with race results of 1-2-7. The completion of the fourth race activated the discard rule, allowing him to drop Friday’s tenth place and finish the competition with 11 points, securing the overall title at his home club.
Overall podium
🥇 Izan Rogel (RCN Torrevieja) – 11 points
🥈 Nicolás Bastard (RCMA – RSC) – 14 points
🥉 Jan Palou (RCN Palma) – 15 points
M.ª Antonia Peñalver, female champion
In the women’s classification, victory went to M.ª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor), who successfully defended the lead she had secured from the opening day.
Consistency and strength until the end
Despite starting the decisive day with two challenging results (16-12), Peñalver closed the third race of the day with a solid second place. Combined with her previous results, this performance secured her the title with 24 points.
Women’s podium
🥇 M.ª Antonia Peñalver (CN Mar Menor) – 24 points
🥈 Evangelia Chatziioakeimidi (ANOG) – 28 points
🥉 Emma Frau (RCN Palma) – 46 points
Outstanding results in the SUB13 category
The SUB13 category once again delivered excellent performances, with strong Spanish representation on the podiums.
SUB13 Male
🥇 Toni Rivas (CN Garraf)
🥈 Jonah Watson (United States) – 55 points
🥉 Hugo Sarmiento (CM Almería) – 68 points
SUB13 Female
🥇 Alexia Sotomayor (CN Vilassar de Mar) – 73 points
🥈 Lola Carrión (RCN Arrecife) – 77 points
🥉 Nikole Victoria Douglass (CN Jávea) – 133 points
Institutional presence and prize-giving ceremony
The prize-giving ceremony was attended by prominent authorities and institutional representatives, reflecting the strong support and significance of this event within the sporting and social spheres.
Among those present were Diana Box, Councillor for Sports of the Torrevieja City Council, and Domingo Paredes, Councillor for Youth, who highlighted the value of the Euromarina Optimist Trophy as an international showcase for grassroots sport. Alejandro Fernández, Lieutenant of the Guardia Civil, was also in attendance.
At the federative level, Pınar Coşkune, President of EUROSAF (European Sailing Federation), and Carlos Torrado, President of the Valencian Community Sailing Federation, took part in the ceremony, praising the high sporting standard and the excellent organization of the championship.
Also present were Joaquín Valero, representative of AECIO Spain, along with Patricia Quesada and Antonio Quesada, co-directors of Euromarina, reaffirming the company’s commitment to promoting grassroots sport and the values it represents. The prize-giving ceremony was also presided over by Carlos Carmona, President of the Real Club Náutico de Torrevieja, the organizing club of the event.
Euromarina’s commitment to the future of sport
With the celebration of this XVIII edition, the Euromarina Optimist Trophy Torrevieja once again consolidates its position as a key event on the international Optimist-class calendar and as a benchmark in the sporting and personal development of young sailors.
At Euromarina, we continue to believe in sport as a powerful tool for growth, learning and the transmission of values, supporting initiatives that help build the future of new generations both on and off the water.
From Euromarina, we would once again like to thank the sponsors who make it possible for this event to come to life year after year:
Boga Deco: https://www.bogadeco.com/
Holabank: https://www.holabank.lacaixa.es/
Vidal Golosinas: https://www.vidal.es/
Pellicer & Heredia Abogados: https://www.pellicerheredia.com/
Guido Audisio Dental Clinic: https://guidoaudisio.com/es
Hotel La Laguna Spa & Golf: https://hotellalaguna.com/
