Palma de Mallorca, Spain
July 26 to August 2, 2025
What a spectacular week it was at the 2025 Copa del Rey MAPFRE—one of the most competitive regattas on the calendar—and a true highlight came from TECHNONICOL, skippered by Estonia’s Mati Sepp, who claimed the ORC B European Championship title after an intense head-to-head contest that went right to the final race. This marks another consecutive title for a team full powered by OneSails, following last year’s victory by SUGAR 3, racing under the Italian flag.
A Tactical Duel in ORC B
Racing in the ORC B class, TECHNONICOL (X-41 mod) was tested by a highly competitive fleet throughout the week. The leaderboard saw frequent changes as several top teams pushed hard across a tight and tactical series. Heading into the final day, the margin at the top was razor-thin, and every maneuver counted. In a high-pressure final showdown, TECHNONICOL kept their composure and sailed a smart, consistent race—securing the European Championship title with a decisive points lead.
Powered by a full 4T FORTE OneSails Inventory
The team’s victory was underpinned by a brand-new OneSails sail inventory, blending raw speed, easy handling, and next-generation sailmaking technology. Made using 4T FORTE™ composite membranes, the sails are not only high-performance but also fully recyclable, offering a unique combination of sustainability, durability, and shape retention across a wide range of conditions.
TECHNONICOL sail wardrobe featured:
- New High-Roach Mainsail – with 3 full battens
- Jib 2 ZS – used throughout the event; outstanding from 3 to 18 knots, especially above 8 knots
- Jib 3 ZS
- A2 Gennaker – deep, powerful, and ideal for holding low angles in light airs
- A1 Gennaker – recently added for optimized light-wind performance
- Code 0 & Staysail
The sails proved fast, versatile, and easy to trim, giving TECHNONICOL a clear edge in both light and moderate conditions.
Crew Highlights
Led by Mati Sepp—an experienced sailor and OneSails Baltic dealer—the crew was composed almost entirely of passionate amateurs. Their campaign was marked by smart tactics, stable maneuvers, and consistently easy sail trim that allowed the team to stay fast and focused.
“It feels great—it’s amazing,” said Sepp. “Copa del Rey is everything: incredible weather, top-level organization, press attention, and tough competition. It was one of the hardest events I’ve ever done. Most of our crew are passionate amateurs, and I’m incredibly proud of how they performed.”
TECHNONICOL now sets its sights on the Garmin ORC World Championship, hosted on home waters in Tallinn.
Balearia Women’s Cup
A special shoutout goes to the incredible women-led teams at this year’s Copa del Rey MAPFRE, especially the crew from RCN Palma, skippered by María Bover, who claimed victory in the Balearia Women’s Cup after four days of tight and competitive racing on BluSail 24s.
This year’s edition saw 14 all-women teams racing head-to-head just off the shores of Palma, with fierce competition, fast formats, and stunning sailing on full display.
It’s an honour to see full OneSails sets on every BluSail 24 in the Balearia Women’s Cup, backing these incredible crews at the highest level of competition.
Congratulations to all the teams, and see you next year!
