On 11th January, the Club Nàutic Estartit hosted the IOM Estartit 2025 Regatta, a competition that brought together some of the best skippers in the International One Metro Class (IOM). This type of radio-controlled sailing is one of the most popular worldwide, with boats of one metre in length and weighing 4 kg, which require great skill and strategy from their skippers.
An ideal setting and demanding conditions
The regatta was attended by 17 competitors from different sailing clubs from the Catalan coast and also from France, thus consolidating Estartit as a reference point in this discipline. The weather forecast did not fail and the Tramontana made an appearance, offering an added challenge to the participants. With winds of varying intensity throughout the day, the sailors had to demonstrate great skill in managing the gusts and rolls of the wind, a key factor in achieving good results.
A total of 11 contested races
Despite the changeable conditions, a total of 11 races were held, ensuring a dynamic and hard-fought competition. From the very first moment, the fight for the top positions was intense, with tight manoeuvres and excellent tactical management by the participants. Precision sailing and quick decision making made the difference in this demanding regatta.
Final ranking
After a day full of excitement, the final standings were as follows:
- Eduard Bonifacio – CN el Balís
- Ramón Soler – CN Cubelles
- Paul Le Duc – CN Sant Feliu de Guíxols
L’Estartit and radio-controlled sailing
The IOM Estartit 2025 Regatta has once again demonstrated that the Club Nàutic Estartit is an ideal setting for this type of competition. We continue our commitment to the promotion of radio-controlled sailing and to hosting top level events that contribute to the enrichment of our sport and to the dynamisation of our nautical environment.
You can find more information, classifications and photographs in the following link:
https://regates.cnestartit.com/ca/default/races/race/text/trofeu-iom-estartit-2025-ca
See you at the next regatta!
