HSN Sailing Team takes the provisional lead at the 53rd Trofeo de Vela Conde de Godó OOA after a highly tactical day for the J70 fleet

HSN Sailing Team toma el liderato provisional © Torveo

Barcelona, May 16, 2026 — The second day of racing at the 53rd Trofeo de Vela Conde de Godó OOA for the J70 class was marked by extremely variable weather conditions, forcing the Race Committee to work intensively to complete the scheduled programme.

The day began in Barcelona under sunny skies with easterly winds of around 8 knots, allowing the first race to be sailed in relatively stable conditions. However, as the afternoon progressed, the wind gradually shifted to the south and conditions became increasingly complicated, with constant changes in both wind direction and intensity.

Despite the demanding weather conditions, the Race Committee successfully completed the four scheduled races of the day, with wind speeds ranging from 3.5 to 12 knots and numerous wind shifts across the racecourse.

Jornada complicada y muy táctica en Barcelona. © Torveo

The first race of the day went to “HSN Sailing Team”, crewed by Javier Padrón at the helm, Ricardo Terrades as trimmer, Adolfo López on the bow and Gustavo del Castillo calling tactics. They finished ahead of “Noticia” helmed by Luis Martín Cabiedes and “Bodegas Can Marlés”, skippered by Alejandro Pérez García-Durán.

In the second race, Austria’s “Phantom 7”, helmed by Thomas Müller-Uri, dominated a very close battle in which Germany’s “Diva”, led by Kai-Uwe Hollweg, and “HSN Sailing Team” fought intensely for the leading positions until the finish.

El equipo Noticia de Luis Martin Cabiedes © Torveo

The third race of the day was won by the German team “Diva”, ahead of “Noticia” and fellow German entry “Waikiki”, helmed by Jürgen Waldheim.

In the fourth and final race of the day, Germany’s “Grün”, skippered by Jens Ahlgrimm, claimed victory after an extremely close finish with “Noticia”, while Denmark’s “Soffe”, helmed by Kim Christensen, crossed the line in third place.

Los daneses Soffe, terceros en la clasificación general provisional © Torveo

With six races completed and the discard now applied, “HSN Sailing Team” leads the provisional standings with 15 points.

Noticia' holds second place with 17 points, followed by the Danish 'Soffe' with 20 points. Completing the Top 5 are 'Waikiki' with 22 points and 'Phantom 7' with 23 points.

After racing, Javier Padrón, helm of “HSN Sailing Team”, highlighted the complexity of the conditions and the competitiveness of the fleet:

“It was a very difficult day with highly variable winds. The fleet is incredibly tight and everyone is performing at a very high level. We had four really strong races and we’re leading, but the teams behind us are very close. We cannot relax and we need to stay fully focused.”

The final outcome of the championship remains completely open heading into Sunday’s decisive final day, with four more races scheduled.

Sunday’s racing will also conclude the Barcelona Spring Series, currently led by “Noticia” with 44 points, followed by “HSN Sailing Team” with 60 points and “Hang Ten”, helmed by Món Cañellas, with 62 points.

Flota J70 del 53 Trofeo de vela Conde de Godó OOA © Torveo

The official prize-giving ceremony for both championships will take place after racing at the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona.

The 53rd Trofeo de Vela Conde de Godó OOA is organized by the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona under delegation from the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation and with the collaboration of the Catalan Sailing Federation.