We are proud to congratulate José Ballester and Andrés Manresa, leaders of the OneSails South Spain loft, on becoming the 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Champions (Class B) during the 40th edition of the 200 Millas A2 offshore race, which concluded on March 8th in Altea, Spain.
Sailing aboard the Dufour 40 Falapouco, the duo not only secured the ORC Double-Handed European Championship title in Class B, but also achieved an impressive 1st place Overall in the regatta.
The 200 Millas A2 Offshore Race – A Key Event in Double-Handed Sailing
The 200 Millas A2 is one of the most demanding double-handed offshore races in the Mediterranean, organized by Club Náutico de Altea in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress (ORC).
The championship was decided across two offshore races:
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a 37-mile coastal race
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the legendary 200-mile offshore course around Ibiza and Formentera
These races form the official ORC Double-Handed European Championship, attracting offshore sailors from all across Europe.
Challenging Offshore Conditions in the 2026 ORC Championship
Weather conditions throughout the regatta were unstable and highly tactical, with shifting winds and changing pressure requiring constant sail adjustments and strategic decisions.
Despite the challenging conditions, Ballester and Manresa delivered consistent performances across both races, demonstrating exceptional skill in double-handed offshore sailing, where endurance, sail handling efficiency and tactical awareness are critical.
Their victory aboard Falapouco, equipped with a full OneSails 4T FORTE sail inventory, highlights both the sailors’ experience and the performance of modern OneSails offshore racing sails.
30 Years of Sailing Partnership
Beyond their success on the water, José Ballester and Andrés Manresa run the OneSails South Spain loft, where they support sailors across the region with advanced sail technology and expertise.
The two sailors have been racing together for more than 30 years, building a partnership based on experience, trust and deep knowledge of offshore racing.
OneSails Boats Performing Strongly at the 200 Millas A2
The 2026 edition of the 200 Millas A2 was also special for us because OneSails was one of the official event sponsors.
It was fantastic to see so many boats racing with OneSails sails, with strong performances across multiple ORC classes.
ORC Class A Results
4th place – XP44 Trabuco – J1.5 and J2.5 – Vantage One
ORC Class B Results
🥇 1st place – Dufour 40 Falapouco – Full OneSails 4T FORTE inventory
🥉 3rd place – J/99 Regulus – J3 Vantage One
4th place – Italia 11.98 Computer – J1 4T FORTE
5th place – Dehler 42 Tagomago – Mainsail and J1.5 4T FORTE
ORC Class C Results
🥈 2nd place – X-99 Xufin – Full OneSails 4T FORTE inventory
Seeing multiple OneSails-powered boats finishing at the top of their classes in such a competitive offshore fleet makes this result even more meaningful for the entire OneSails international network.
Once again, congratulations to José Ballester and Andrés Manresa for their outstanding performance and for winning the 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship at the 200 Millas A2.
A fantastic achievement for the sailors, the OneSails South Spain loft, and the entire OneSails sailing community.
