BOAT International partners with the Barcelona Superyacht Regatta at the 37th America's Cup

We are delighted to announce our partnership with the much-anticipated Barcelona Superyacht Regatta, taking place alongside the 37th America’s Cup from 4-6 October 2024.

Organised by the Reial Club Nàutic de Barcelona(RCNB) and BWA Yachting, the legendary race is affiliated with, and sanctioned by, the SuperYacht Racing Association (SYRA). The Superyacht Regatta is set against the historic backdrop of Barcelona and will feature some of the world’s most majestic yachts racing on the crystal Mediterranean waters.

The event is open to invited cruising yachts whose length is 27 metres or greater. The 2024 regatta will also offer a Corinthian Spirit class, and two racing classes: a 30-metre (100-foot) A Class and a 27-metre (90-foot) B Class.

While 2021’s event in New Zealand was beset by Covid restrictions preventing a number of superyachts from entering the country's waters, this year’s America’s Cup and associated events are set to return to its former glory. 

An impressive number of yachts have already registered, including the 39-metre Halekai, 36-metre  Gitana, 44-metre Esense, 28-metre Nefertiti, 29-metre Patea, 25-metre Dark Horse, 35-metre Jasi and the 30-metre V. The deadline for entries closes 15 September.

As part of the Barcelona Superyacht Regatta programme, yacht owners – as well as guests, captains and crew – will be able to enjoy the following: daily access to the RCNB village during the regatta period; social events with drinks and tapas; a prize-giving ceremony and a Barcelona Superyacht Regatta Gala.

The Barcelona Superyacht Regatta is part of the Premier Regatta series which includes the world-famous Puig Vela Clàssica Barcelona race featuring some of the world's most classic 12-metres (4-7 September); the Maxi Regatta (25 – 29 September) and the iconic 'Golden Era' J Class championship, returning to the cup this year (7-11 October). It is hosted by event organisers America's Cup's Events (ACE) and RCNB.

Speaking about the Premier Regatta Series, Grant Dalton CEO of ACE, commented: “Huge thanks go to our Host venue Yacht Club Partner, the Real Club Naútico Barcelona, who have the vision and expertise to handle these great, classic events that will truly enhance the on-water and shoreside spectacle of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup."

He continued: "Attracting the J Class and 12 Metres brings the America’s Cup history to life whilst the classic yachts, Maxis, and Superyachts all bristle with the very finest in technology and design. Barcelona will be a sensational festival of yachting in all its forms this summer and we look forward to welcoming everyone to this incredible venue for both the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup and the Premier Regatta Series.”

BWA Yachting can be contacted for berthing requests and bookings.