The 2025 Trofeo Princesa Sofía, the first regatta of this year’s Sailing Grand Slam, concluded today in Palma de Mallorca after six days of competition and all scheduled races successfully completed.
The top 10 sailors from the Qualifying and Final Series competed this morning in the decisive Medal Race to determine the podiums in both the ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 Olympic classes. Sunny weather graced the final day of competition, with a shifty breeze ranging from 10 to 12 knots. The women’s Medal Race began at 11:00, followed by the men’s race 45 minutes later on the same course.
Overnight ILCA 6 leader Zoe Thomson AUS secured the gold medal by finishing second in today’s single race. The silver went to rising Italian talent Emma Mattivi ITA, who won the Medal Race. Daisy Collingridge GBR completed the podium in third, with Chiara Benini ITA and Emma Plasschaert BEL rounding out the top five.
1. Zoe Thomson AUS 85 pt
2. Emma Mattivi ITA 94 pt
3. Daisy Collingridge GBR 100 pt
4. Chiara Benini ITA 103 pt
5. Emma Plasschaert BEL 105 pt
In ILCA 7, British sailor Michael Beckett GBR had already secured the gold medal ahead of the Medal Race, thanks to an impressive 32-point lead built throughout the week. This marks his fourth consecutive win at this championship in Palma.
The silver medal also went to Great Britain, with Elliot Hanson GBR winning the Medal Race and finishing second overall. Ireland’s Finn Lynch IRL claimed the bronze. Lorenzo Chiavarini ITA and Stefano Peschiera PER completed the top five.
1. Michael Beckett GBR 45 pt
2. Elliot Hanson GBR 77 pt
3. Finn Lynch IRL 81 pt
4. Lorenzo Chiavarini ITA 88 pt
5. Stefano Peschiera PER 93 pt Full Results
Next up, sailors will prepare for the highlight of the season – the 2025 ILCA World Championships, taking place in Qingdao, China, from May 10-17.
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Report and cover photo by Agustín Argüelles