The Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona regatta 2024
Yesterday saw the inauguration of the 17th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona regatta, which has broken participation records with 77 sailing boats from 17 countries.![](https://media-edg.barcelona.cat/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/04132442/Photo-by-Nico-Martinez-1-760x428.jpg)
This regatta, which is taking place until 7 September, has become a world reference in the world of classic regattas, with more than 900 sailors of 14 nationalities competing in Barcelona’s waters.
This year, the competition has a special significance, as it is the first race in the Premier Regatta Series, which forms part of the calendar of events leading up to the 37th America’s Cup. This creates a spectacular contrast between the classic sailing boats and the next-generation vessels with foils, providing a unique spectacle for sailing enthusiasts.
Over the coming days, local residents and tourists will have the opportunity to enjoy a real maritime festival that combines, history, tradition and innovation, with the city as the setting for one of the most important nautical events in the world.