ClubSwan 42 class heads to Palma for 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre showdown

The ClubSwan 42 class will be a headline feature of the 44th Copa del Rey Mapfre, with nine boats set to race in Palma Bay. Spain enters with strong expectations, led by José María Meseguer – nicknamed “Pez de Abril” – of Club Náutico Villa de San Pedro, the reigning world champion and defending Copa champion. Meseguer’s team aims to claim a fourth Copa title, emphasizing confidence in their training and crew cohesion.

Key rivals include the boat Nadir from Club de Vela de Andratx, skippered by Pedro Vaquer, and the French entrant Glen Ellen, led by Jean‑Pierre Noël. Because the ClubSwan 42 is a strict one‑design class, performance differences are minimal and success will hinge on precise tactics, maneuvers and crew coordination.