Athletes compete in Spanish catamaran and sea kayak championships

Various sailing and paddling competitions have taken place in Spain. In Murcia, the Spanish Catamaran Championship 2026 concluded after nine scheduled races involving multiple classes, including Class A, Formula 18, Hobie 16, Interseries, and Nacra 15.

In the Hobie 16 category, Marc Jovani Llopis and Maite Copovi Ramon from the Valencian Community Sailing Federation secured victory with seven first-place finishes. In the Interseries category, Toni Rivas Mas and Jordi Sánchez Pérez of Club Nàutic Garraf took first place.

Meanwhile, the Canoe Ocean Racing World Championship 2026 continued in Villajoyosa with surfski competitions. South African paddlers Joshua and Matthew Fenn won the men's SS2 world title, while Spaniards Ana Martí and Lucía Cortés claimed the women's SS2 championship. In the mixed SS2 category, Australians Cory Hill and Jemma Smith secured first place.