Month: March 2015

· Five victories in the seven days of competition raised the crew led by Guillermo Caamaño to the position of honor

· The silver and bronze of the trophy went to Virazón by Miguel Lago and Luna Nueva by Juan Luis Tuero

· The next appointment with the Monte Real Yacht Club competitions will be next April with the Winter Regatta – Rías Baixas Tourism Trophy

He remained the leader during the last days of the competition and in the end he did not disappoint. The Mi Moneda, owned by Guillermo “Willy” Caamaño, won this Sunday in Baiona with the victory of the Vitaldent J80 Trophy of the Monte Real Yacht Club.

The finishing touch to his outstanding presence in the championship put him on a day with very little wind, in which only one sleeve could be played and in which, in addition, the route had to be shortened.

On board the ship, part of the usual crew. Willy Caamaño at the tiller, Jacobo Vecino substituting the injured Jose Quiñones at the bow, Cesar Infante and Marcos Alonso. On this last day Laureano Wizner did not compete with them, who was present in other previous regattas.

The silver and bronze of the Vitaldent J80 Trophy went to Miguel Lago’s Virazón and Juan Luis Tuero’s Luna Nueva, who remained in the positions of honor throughout the championship. Roberto Fontán’s Ferralemes, Luis de Mira’s Namasté and Iago Carballo’s Nortada complete the general classification.

At the awards ceremony, held at the end of the tests at the Monte Real facilities, Willy Caamaño dedicated the victory to the recently deceased Rafael Olmedo, president of the Baion club for the last 42 years.

The next appointment with the Monte Real competitions will be next April with the Winter Regatta – Rías Baixas Tourism Trophy, which this year will be held on two consecutive Saturdays, on the 18th and 25th. Registration is free and the deadline to present it is now open.

>> IMAGES GALLERY OF THE VITALDENT J80 TROPHY

· The boat skippered by Guillermo “Willy” Caamaño achieved this afternoon in Baiona its fourth victory of the six days played so far

Miguel Lago’s Virazón and Juan Luis Tuero’s Luna Nueva, who finished second and third today, also occupy second and third place overall

Tomorrow, Sunday, starting at 11 o’clock, the seventh and last day of the trophy organized by the Monte Real Club de Yates will be held

The Mi Moneda managed to win this afternoon in Baiona with a new victory in the Vitaldent J80 Trophy of the Monte Real Club de Yates, which has been held in the bay since last January. With today’s victory, the boat skippered by Guillermo “Willy” Caamaño now has four victories in the six days played so far.

The other two wins went to Miguel Lago’s Virazón, who remains second overall, ten points behind Mi Moneda. Third place goes to Luna Nueva by Juan Luis Tuero and fourth to Namasté, by Luis de Mira. In fifth and sixth position are Roberto Fontán’s Ferralemes and Iago Carballo’s Nortada.

Today, the lack of wind forced the first race to be cancelled, and after more than two hours of waiting, only one regatta could be held with about 5 knots of wind.

Tomorrow, Sunday, the seventh and last day of the Vitaldent J80 Trophy will take place. It will be from 11 in the morning in the bay of Baiona. Afterwards, the awards ceremony will be held at the facilities of the Monte Real Club de Yates.

>> IMAGES GALLERY OF THE VITALDENT J80 TROPHY

· The Monte Real Yacht Club celebrates half a century of life this Tuesday promoting international nautical tourism and the organization of regattas

· Since its birth, on March 24, 1965, the Baionese club has starred in some of the most important chapters in the history of sailing in Spain

· The Monte Real celebrates its golden anniversary with a notable absence, that of its emblematic president Don Rafael Olmedo, who died last February

The Monte Real Yacht Club celebrates half a century of life this Tuesday promoting international nautical tourism and the organization of regattas.

Since its birth, on March 24, 1965, the Baionese club has starred in some of the most important chapters in the history of sailing, which has allowed it to become an indisputable benchmark for this sport in Spain.

It was with the Discovery Regatta, in 1972, that the club began to make a name for itself in the nautical scene. Several editions of the Lymington-Baiona, European and World Championships, and numerous international Grade One Match Race regattas would follow, in which the best skippers in the world participated.

But it was undoubtedly the challenge to the Copa América, presented in 1989, that catapulted the Monte Real Club de Yates. The most prestigious competition in the world would finally have a Spanish representative. In 1992, Spain attended the Copa América for the first time, a feat that the Baionese club would repeat on two more occasions, in 1995 and 2000.

Currently, Monte Real is known worldwide for two of its regattas, which coincidentally are also celebrating their anniversary in 2015. They are the Prince of Asturias Trophy and the Count of Gondomar Trophy, which are celebrating their 30th and 40th anniversary respectively.

Some anniversaries that the Baionese club will celebrate with a notable absence, that of its emblematic president Don Rafael Olmedo, who died last February at the age of 99 after more than 40 years at the helm of the institution.

The club received this morning at its marina the replica of the ship that made the first circumnavigation of the world in the history of mankind

· The boat, coming from a tour of the United States, will remain in Baiona for several days before embarking on a journey to northern Europe

· A program of visits organized by the Nao Victoria Foundation will allow the public to discover the ins and outs of the ship

Baiona, March 19, 2015.- The Monte Real Club de Yates hosts from this morning at its facilities the replica of the Nao Victoria, the vessel that between 1519 and 1522 marked a milestone in the history of navigation by becoming the first ship to circumnavigate the world.

The Nao Victoria moored in the marina of the Baiona club from the port of Cascais, in Portugal, where it made its last stop before arriving in Galicia. In Baiona, once it leaves Monte Real, it will remain moored for several days at the maritime station, very close to the caravel Pinta, and starting tomorrow, Friday, the public will be able to explore its interior and discover its ins and outs thanks to the “ Nao Victory Experience ”.

It is an initiative promoted by the Nao Victoria Foundation, which is made up of three main elements: a previous exhibition tour, a visit to the ship and the video “Discovering the discoverers ”, which will allow visitors to learn more about the reality of the 18 navigators who 5 centuries ago made the feat possible.

The replica of the Nao Victoria that remains moored at Monte Real, in addition to being a work of art of riverside carpentry, also has its own history, since between 2004 and 2006 it made its particular trip around the world manned by 20 young people.

A milestone in the history of navigation

On September 8, 1522, 18 men led by Juan Sebastián Elcano, aboard the Nao Victoria, completed the greatest feat in the history of navigation, by managing to circumnavigate the world for the first time by sea.

After more than three years of navigation, they were able to discover the true dimension of the globe, they demonstrated that all the oceans were interconnected and they took the first steps to create a network of routes that would link all the world’s continents through the sea.

More than 60 years passed before another navigator repeated his feat of circumnavigating the planet.

An unprecedented adventure

The expedition that made history and became the first to go around the world was made up of 5 ships and 243 crew members. It departed from the port of Seville on August 10, 1915, led by Fernando de Magallanes.

For years he traveled the South American Atlantic coast, until discovering the long-awaited passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, known today as the Strait of Magellan.

The expedition crossed the Pacific Ocean for the first time in history, using long months of navigation on its journey and taking a large number of lives ahead.

The only surviving ship, the Nao Victoria, undertook the return through the Indian Ocean, sailing for months along the route of the “roaring forties”, non-stop, until reaching the African continent. Once rounded the Cape of Good Hope, he ascended the Atlantic and returned to his port of departure, with only 18 men on board, captained in his last stages by Juan Sebastian de Elcano.

After more than three years of travel, the Nao Victoria completed the first circumnavigation of the world in history, marking a milestone in the history of navigation.

· The boat skippered by Jacobo Vecino won decisively in all the tests held this Saturday in the bay of Baiona

· The Virazón and the Luna Nueva complete, together with the Mi Moneda, the provisional podium of the competition organized by the Monte Real Club de Yates

· The Vitaldent J80 Trophy will continue on the last weekend of March with the last two tests of the competition and the award ceremony

Spectacular regatta this Saturday in Baiona, with weather conditions that favored rapid navigation and the maneuvers of the sailboats in the bay. The crew of the Mi Moneda, skippered by Jacobo Vecino, knew how to make the most of the 20 knots of wind that were recorded and successfully finished the competition by crossing the finish line first in the three races held.

At her stern, at all times, Roberto Fontán’s Ferralemes and Juan Luis Tuero’s Luna Nueva, who achieved second and third place respectively in this afternoon’s regattas.

After today’s session, Mi Moneda strengthens its leadership in the overall Monte Real trophy, with three victories in the five days of competition. Virazón and Luna Nueva would obtain, if they manage to maintain their good results, the silver and bronze of the trophy. The general classification is completed by Namasté, Nortada and Ferralemes.

The Vitaldent J80 Trophy will continue on March 28 and 29 with the last two tests of the competition and the award ceremony for the winners.

>> IMAGES GALLERY OF THE VITALDENT J80 TROPHY

This Easter, the Monte Real Yacht Club and Wetsports Ladeira are organizing a camp so that the little ones can enjoy a few days at sea learning sailing, kayaking and paddle surfing.

The EASTER WEEK NAUTICAL CAMP will be held in Baiona between March 30 and April 3 , coinciding with the vacation period for schools and institutes. Boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 15 can participate in it, as long as they know how to swim.

There is a limit of places of 25 people and the price of the activity (from 9:30 in the morning to 19:00 in the afternoon) is 200 euros . Includes meals, insurance and rental of the necessary material (wetsuit and vest).

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Date: From March 30 to April 3
• Place: Bayonne
• Hours: From 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Ages: From 7 to 15 years *
• Place limit: 25
• Price: 200 Euros **

(*) It is essential that children know how to swim

(**) The price of the program includes meals for the 5 days of activities, insurance and the rental of the necessary material (wetsuit and vest)

ACTIVITY PROGRAM

• 9:30> Reception at the Monte Real Yacht Club
• 10:00> Start of the sailing activity
• 13:30> Landing at Playa Ladeira
• 14:00> Food
• 15:00> Kayak and paddle surf activities
• 19:00> End of activity at Wetsports Ladeira

INFORMATION, RESERVATIONS AND REGISTRATION

MONTE REAL YACHT CLUB OF BAYONNE

By email: secretaria@mrcyb.com

By phone: 986 385 000 / 625 261 586

The Monte Real Yacht Club offers you the chance to enjoy your Easter holidays sailing on a sailboat along the Rías Baixas for 4 days.

The EASTER WEEK IN SAILBOAT program will begin on THURSDAY, APRIL 2 , with a reception at the club’s facilities and an explanation of the day’s planning. The day will continue with several hours of navigation through the Bay of Baiona, with a picnic included on board the boat, to return again to Monte Real.

On FRIDAY, APRIL 3 , the participants will meet again at the club to have breakfast together before starting a coastal tour that will take them from Baiona to Sanxenxo, where they will spend the night.

On SATURDAY, APRIL 4, the day will begin at 10 in the morning with the planning of the navigation, which will include a sailing route from Sanxenxo to Baiona, with a stop in the Ons archipelago and a picnic on board the boat. The day will end at the Monte Real facilities.

On SUNDAY, APRIL 5 , the last day of the program, it will begin with a breakfast at the club before sailing again through the Bay of Baiona, where the participants will be able to put into practice the knowledge acquired, or simply enjoy the sea. The end point of the activity will be a meal at Monte Real.

HOLY WEEK ON A SAILBOAT includes 4 days of sailing on one of the club’s sailboats (Beneteau First Figaro), picnics and drinks (water and soft drinks) on board the boat, 2 breakfasts and a meal at Monte Real, fuel and subsequent cleaning of the boat, and the license of the Galician Sailing Federation.

The price of the program is 230 euros per person (with a 10 percent discount for club members) and places are limited. To participate in the activity it is not necessary to navigate. Each boat will leave with a minimum of 4 people and the maximum crew will be 5 people and the skipper.

For more information or reservations, you can send an email to secretaria@mrcyb.com or call 986 385 000 or 625 261 586.

ACTIVITY PROGRAM:

THURSDAY 2 APRIL

10:00> Reception and planning of the day

11:30> Sailing through the Bay of Baiona

14:30> Lunch (picnic on board the sailboat)

16:00> Sailing through the Bay of Baiona

19:00> landfall

FRIDAY APRIL 3

10:00> Breakfast and planning of the day

11:00> Sailing Baiona – Sanxenxo

14:30> Lunch (picnic on board the sailboat)

19:00> Arrival in Sanxenxo

SATURDAY APRIL 4

10:00> schedule of the day

11:00> Navigation Sanxenxo – Ons – Baiona

14:30> Lunch (picnic on board the sailboat)

20:00> Arrival in Bayonne

SUNDAY 5 APRIL

10:00> Breakfast and planning of the day

10:30> Sailing in the Bay of Baiona

14:30> Lunch at the Monte Real Yacht Club and farewell

The program includes :

4 days of sailboat navigation (Beneteau First Figaro)

Meals (picnics) on board the ship

2 breakfasts

Drinks on board (water and soft drinks)

Skipper of the Monte Real Yacht Club

Fuel (and subsequent cleaning of the boat)

License of the Galician Sailing Federation

Price:

€230 / person

MRCYB members will have a 10% discount

(*)

Places are limited

It is not necessary to know how to navigate

Each boat will leave with a minimum of 4 people

The maximum crew of the boat will be 5 people and the skipper

El Monte Real can arrange accommodation for you in Baiona and Sanxenxo if you wish.

The program of activities could be modified due to unforeseen events

Information, reservations and registration:

MONTE REAL YACHT CLUB OF BAYONNE

secretary@mrcyb.com

986 385 000 / 625 261 586

Everything is ready at the Monte Real Yacht Club to celebrate the Fiesta de la Arribada de Baiona 2015 , on March 7 and 8 .

The club will offer, to anyone who wants it, the possibility of enjoy the festivities in a very special way , sailing on a sailboat through the bay and being able to see some of the scheduled shows from the sea, while enjoying a glass of wine and the atmosphere of the town.

There are scheduled four departures , two on Saturday and another two on Sunday, in the morning and afternoon. Each outing will last two hours. During the first hour, the crew, accompanied by a skipper from Monte Real, will be able to navigate the Bay of Baiona enjoying the good weather that is announced for the weekend (sun and about 19 degrees of temperature). The second hour is reserved to be able to see, from the sea, the shows that will be performed on the Ribeira beach , while enjoying a toast with wine from the Rías Baixas Denomination of Origin .

The price of each output is 25 euros per person (20 euros for MRCYB members), and it is necessary that there be a minimum of 4 registered to be able to carry it out. To reserve a place or request more information, you can contact the club by sending an email to secretary@mrcyb.com or by phone at 986.385.000 / 625.261.586

 

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>> SATURDAY 7 MARCH <<

> OUTPUT 1> 12:00-14:00

Sailboat ride through the bay of Baiona and falconry show with falcons

> OUTPUT 2> 19:00-21:00

Sailboat ride through the bay of Baiona and theatrical performance of the Arrival of Discovery

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>> SUNDAY 8 MARCH <<

> OUTPUT 3> 12:00-14:00

Sailboat ride through the bay of Baiona and falconry show with falcons

> OUTPUT 4> 17:00-19:00

Sailboat ride through the bay of Baiona and theatrical performance of the Arrival of Discovery

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Each output includes :

* Sailboat ride through the Bay of Baiona

* Shows of the Arrival from the sea

* Toast with wine from the DORías Baixas

 

Conditions :

* Departure and return from Monte Real Yacht Club

* Minimum of 4 people registered to make the exit

* 25 euros/person (20 euros for MRCYB members)

 

More information and reservations at: secretaria@mrcyb.com / 986 385 000 / 625 261 586

 

· The boat, with Jacobo Vecino at the helm and Laureano Wizner in the crew, achieves its second victory in the trophy and takes the lead from Virazón

· The provisional classification leaves Miguel Lago’s Virazón and Juan Luis Tuero’s Luna Nueva in second and third position

· The Vitaldent Trophy thus passes the halfway point of the tests, which will continue on March 14, 28 and 29

Guillermo Caamaño’s Mi Moneda, skippered this Sunday by Jacobo Vecino, managed to win the fourth day of the Vitaldent J80 Trophy of the Monte Real Club de Yates, held this morning in the Bay of Baiona.

The good work of Vecino and his crew, among which the Copa América sailor Laureano Wizner stood out, allowed them to win two of the three races held on a rainy day, with winds between 12 and 17 knots, reaching peaks of 21 at times.

Mi Moneda thus managed to snatch the leadership of the competition from Virazón, who had been first in the general standings since last February 14. Miguel Lago’s boat drops to second place with just one point difference from the leader.

In third position is Luna Nueva, by Juan Luis Tuero; followed by Luis de Mira’s Namasté and Iago Carballo’s Nortada, tied on points; and the sixth classified is Ferralemes, by Roberto Fontán.

The Vitaldent J80 Trophy will continue on March 14 with the fifth of the seven scheduled days. The last two will be held on the 28th and 29th. The competition will end with the awards ceremony for the winners at the facilities of the Monte Real Club de Yates, in Baiona.

>> IMAGES GALLERY OF THE VITALDENT J80 TROPHY