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ORC International (Web) Seminar Lisbon 2024
16. May 2024
The Offshore Racing Congress (ORC) and the Portuguese National Cruise Association (ANC) or with the sponsorship of SAILFIX, the support of the Portuguese Sailing Federation and the Port of Lisbon, organize the ORC INTERNATIONAL (WEB)SEMINAR LISBON 2024 from May 31 to June 2, at the ANC headquarters in Lisbon.
Tre Golfi Sailing Week: sunny skies but unstable wind in Sorrento on the second day of the ORC Mediterranean Championship
10. May 2024
Only one race in on the second day of the ORC Mediterranean Championship, also valid as the Central and Lower Tyrrhenian National Championship. The Ker 46 Lisa R leads the standings with one day to go.
Tre Golfi Sailing Week: two races on the first day of the ORC Mediterranean Championship in Sorrento
09. May 2024
Sorrento provided good conditions for the first day of the Tre Golfi Sailing Week 2024. Two beautiful races for the Mediterranean ORC Championship, also valid as the National Championship of the Middle and Lower Tyrrhenian Sea.
Palma Vela Celebrates its 20th Anniversary: A Landmark Event in Sailing
06. May 2024
The picturesque Bay of Palma bore witness to a momentous occasion as the 20th edition of PalmaVela drew to a close on Sunday, May 5th. With over a hundred boats gracing the waters, spanning thirteen diverse categories, this year's event showcased the epitome of sailing excellence and camaraderie.
Upcoming Events
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29.05 - 02.06 | Barcelona | ESP |
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