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An iconic regatta of vintage boats in Barcelona

12 July, 2023

From 12 to 15 July, Barcelona will host the 16th edition of the Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona Regatta for Vintage, Classic, Big Boats and Modern Classics boats. The best fleet of classic boats in the Mediterranean will compete in the waters of the Real Club Náutico de Barcelona (RCNB) in a regatta considered to be one of the main events in the world of classic sailing.

The Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, Barceloneta beach, Port Olímpic and Port Vell are some of the exceptional viewpoints which, since the first edition in 2008, have allowed thousands of Barcelona’s citizens and visitors to enjoy this spectacle up close at this time of year.

Around fifty classic and vintage boats from all over the world (Spain, England, France, Italy, Argentina, the United States, etc.) are expected to take part in the regatta. Including century-old boats such as the Yanira, the Halowe'en, the Gipsy, the Mariska, the Marigan or the Manitou, authentic works of art that constitute a historical legacy that is difficult to quantify.