MACACO AND MAEÑA 9 TAKE THE LEAD IN THE CÉSAR MANRIQUE TROPHY

Arrecife, 14 August 2026.

The 15th César Manrique Cruiser Trophy got underway yesterday, Thursday, with the presentation of the regatta and the skippers’ meeting held at the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife (RCNA), before the competition began today in the waters off Arrecife.

The first day of racing took place off El Reducto beach, with two races contested in challenging wind conditions – a 20-knot north-easterly – which put the 13 participating boats to the test.

In the overall standings, ‘Macaco’, skippered by Lucio Pérez Aranaz, takes the lead with four points, after securing a first and a second place. The boat from the Real Club Náutico de Tenerife leads ‘Maeña 9’, skippered by Andrés Martín Monje Batista, on a tiebreaker; the latter has emerged as one of the day’s standout performers.

Maeña 9 is competing in Group 4 alongside longer boats, a fact that makes its performance all the more impressive. The Tenerife-based boat had a perfect day, securing two first-place finishes, and leads its division with just two points. In the overall standings, it lies second, level on points with Macaco.

Alejandro Morales Quintana’s Teguise Lanzarote Sailing Paradise also shone, putting in a superb performance in the first race. However, an off-the-line start (OCS) prevented him from turning that performance into a good result. The boat from the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife bounced back in the second race with a victory, although the OCS in the first race leaves it fourth in its group.

Augusto Escolar’s ‘Cachito’ occupies third place overall with seven points, whilst Antonio L. Hernández Manchado’s ‘Sorcery’ is fourth with 12. In Group 4, Pedro J. Rodríguez’s ‘Manitu’ sits behind ‘Maeña 9’ with four points.

The competition will continue tomorrow, Saturday, with the decisive day of the 15th César Manrique Trophy, which forms part of the Canary Islands High-Level Circuit calendar. The regatta is organised by the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife and Calero Marinas, with Marina Lanzarote as the host port, and combines sporting activity with a significant social element for the participating crews.

The Trophy is sponsored by the Lanzarote Island Council, through its Tourism and Sport departments, Arrecife Town Council and the Arrecife Town Council’s Sports Department, and with the collaboration of Cicar, Balearia and Hotel Miramar.

/by

THE 15TH EDITION OF THE CÉSAR MANRIQUE RCNA – CALERO MARINAS TROPHY REAFFIRMS LANZAROTE’S ROLE AS A LEADING CENTRE FOR SAILING IN THE CANARY ISLANDS

The regatta, which will take place from 13 to 15 August, will mark the start of a new edition of the
Canary Islands Elite Circuit and will once again form part of the programme of the
San Ginés festivities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Real Club Náutico de Arrecife hosted the official launch of the 15th edition of the
César Manrique RCNA – Calero Marinas Trophy, an event which will take place from 13 to
15 August and which, after fifteen editions, has established itself as one of the
leading regattas on the regional sailing calendar. Its track record has contributed
to the growth of this sport in Lanzarote and to establishing the island as a venue
for major sailing events.

The event was attended by the president of the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife,
Julio Romero; the president of Calero Marinas, José Calero; the CEO of the
Lanzarote Foreign Promotion Society, Héctor Fernández; and the mayor of Arrecife,
Yonathan de León.
During the presentation, Julio Romero pointed out that the César Manrique RCNA –
Calero Marinas Trophy will once again be the opening event of the Canary Islands High-Level Circuit,
which comprises three regattas held in Lanzarote, Tenerife and Gran Canaria.
He also highlighted the consolidation of a competition that has now reached its
fifteenth edition thanks to the commitment of the organisers, sponsors and,
in particular, the boat owners, skippers and sailors who have supported it since its
inception.

For his part, José Calero highlighted the history of a regatta that has been “the cradle
of great sailors from Lanzarote” and which has contributed to the growth of sailing on
the island. In this regard, he emphasised that the César Manrique Trophy has played a part in
the development of sailing in Lanzarote and in paving the way for the island to subsequently
host highly prestigious competitions, such as the 52 SUPER SERIES for the TP52 class.

He also expressed his confidence that this fifteenth edition will once again be a success
thanks to the joint efforts of the organisers, institutions and participants.
The CEO of SPEL-Turismo Lanzarote, Héctor Fernández, emphasised that sports tourism
is one of the cornerstones of the island’s promotional strategy and that water sports
play a leading role in achieving that objective. As he explained, events such as the
César Manrique Trophy help to strengthen Lanzarote’s image as a destination
for hosting sporting events, generating significant economic and
tourism benefits thanks to the coordinated efforts of public and
private organisations.

Finally, the mayor of Arrecife, Yonathan de León, congratulated the Real Club Náutico de
Arrecife and Calero Marinas on organising a regatta that will once again form
part of the programme for the San Ginés Festivities. He also emphasised that the
competition will help to transform the capital into a hub for sport,
culture and leisure, inviting locals and visitors alike to enjoy both the regatta and
the patron saint’s day celebrations.

From 13 to 15 August, the waters off Arrecife will once again bring together the leading
crews from across the archipelago for an event which, now in its fifteenth year, continues
to be one of the flagship events of Canarian sailing and a prime example of collaboration between
clubs, businesses and institutions to promote the sport and raise the profile of
Lanzarote.
The César Manrique Trophy is sponsored by the Lanzarote Island Council, Turismo
Lanzarote, the Island Sports Service, the Lanzarote Centres for Art, Culture and Tourism,
Arrecife Town Council – through its Sports and Tourism departments – and
private companies such as Balearia and Cicar.

 

/by

The XIII César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas recovered its essence with a competition of the highest level.

The committee had a complicated last day due to the wind, but the Lanzarote race course once again did not disappoint the fleet.

The last day of the XII Trofeo César Manrique – RCNA – Calero Marinas was marked by the lack of wind, which prevented all the scheduled races to be held in the bay of Arrecife.

Both Group 1 (ORC 1, ORC 2 and ORC 3) and Group 2 (ORC 4 and ORC 5) were able to demonstrate their skills in a regatta that would close the overall final classification and which allowed spectators to see all these boats in action once again.

In ORC 1 and ORC 2, Lanzarote Sailing Paradise scored a new victory to secure the title of champion in a classification that remained unchanged. Ye Cabrera’s boat (3 points) was followed by Katanga and Muyay (9) to complete the podium, closing the classification with Arcturus (12) and Sorondongo IV (18).

Lanzarote Sailing Paradise took the lead early on, without losing the top positions at any time, with Katanga being the only boat able to keep up with them. Muyay did not get complacent, and had a very serious race despite seeming to be assured of a third place, which it would eventually obtain. While the Arcuturus would have to settle for fourth place.

There was also no time to change a leaderboard that was perfectly defended by Lucio Perez’s Solum Aedas Home in ORC 3, which was also unbeatable from the start. Ferrer y García did not make things easy for him and he fought until the end, being the only one to have options to assault a first place that he disputed in the first part of the competition. In the end, however, Solum Aedas Home (3) widened the gap in its favor and won the gold medal comfortably. Ferrer y García (6) had to settle for silver in this category, while Pionene (10) was third. Alaia I (11) and Poseidon (15) completed, in that order, the ORC 3 places.

The same happened with Joaquín Blanco’s boat in ORC 4-5, and the Buchata (3 pts.) was also able to remain as leader, repeating victory and title for the Gran Canarian team.

This category was much more closely contested, but Buchata chose a better strategy to achieve a well-deserved victory, with many boats focused on winning the title. This was the case of Calero Marinas Wind, Maeña 9 and Calero Marinas Lanzarote, which were very close to the wake marked by the Gran Canarian

Finally, it was Maeña 9 (4) and Tango (5) who won second and third place, respectively. The Calero Marinas Wind Team (6) was just one step away from the podium, with a remarkable

fourth place, followed by El Mateo (10), the Alzenit (12), the Altamar I (15), the Calero Marinas Lanzarote (15), the Luna Doce (18) and the Manitu (20).

All that remained was the awards ceremony to live up to the high level demonstrated by the participants. Marina Lanzarote hosted this event to officially proclaim the new winners of the twelfth edition of the César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas. During the ceremony, several awards were presented to various personalities and mentions were made for sporting achievements.

This event was organized by Calero Marinas and the RCNA, and was sponsored by Islas Canarias, Turismo Lanzaorte, Deportes del Cabildo de Lanzarote, Arrecife City Hall and Mercedes-Benz Louzao.

/by

Spectacular first day of the XIII César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas

Lanzarote Sailing Paradise, Solum AEDAS Homes and Buchaca finish as leaders after the first two races of the competition.

On Friday afternoon, with excellent weather conditions, the XII Trofeo César Manrique – RCNA – Calero Marinas began, with the bay of Arrecife as the main stage of a race course that met the expectations of the 20 participating crews.

The race committee organized the competition in two groups to offer a greater sailing spectacle: group 1, composed of ORC 1, ORC 2 and ORC 3, and group 2, with ORC 4 and ORC 5 (J80). Both categories have top level crews that have come to enjoy this competition in the waters of Lanzarote.

With precise punctuality, the first race began on a course that surprised the teams with its excellent conditions. After the start of the first group, four boats took the lead: Ye Cabrera’s Lanzarote Sailing Paradise, Oscar Pattenden’s Katanga, Lucio Pérez Aranaz’s Solum AEDAS Homes and Sorondongo IV skippered by Miguel Ángel Matallana.

After the second passage through the windward mark, the three leading boats were still leading the race, followed by a second group that included Ferrer y García and Muyay. Finally, the victory was disputed between Solum and Lanzarote Sailing Paradise, with a spectacular finish in which Ye Cabrera’s team won by the narrowest of margins.

By classes, in ORC 1 and 2, the win went to Lanzarote Sailing Paradise, followed by Katanga in second place and Muyay in third, with Arcturus and Sorondongo IV completing the classification.

Solum AEDAS Homes took the victory in ORC 3, followed by Ferrer y García in second place and Pionene in third, with Alaia I and Poseidon closing the classification.

@TrofeoCésarManrique/LanzarotePhotoSport

In the first race of the second group (ORC 4 and 5), Maeña 9 and Butxaca soon took the lead, reaching the first turn with several meters of advantage over the rest of the fleet. Both boats remained in the lead until the end of the race, with Joaquín Blanco’s Butxaca taking the victory, while Maeña 9 came in second. Tango crossed the finish line in third place, followed by Calero Marina Wind Team, Alzent, Calero Marinas Lanzarote, Altamar 1, Luna Doce, Manitu and Mateo.

In the second race of the day, the excellent conditions were maintained on the race course located in the capital of Lanzarote. In Group 1, the battle between Solum AEDAS Homes, Lanzarote Sailing Team and Katanga was repeated in an exciting competition.

at sea. In this second leg, Solum AEDAS Homes took the victory, followed by Lanzarote Sailing Team and Katanga in third.

In ORC 1 and 2, Lanzarote Sailing Paradise again took first place, followed by Katanga in second and Muyay in third, with Arcturus and Sorondongo IV in fourth and fifth place respectively.

In ORC 3, Solum AEDAS Homes was again first, followed by Ferrer y García in second place and Pioneer in third, with Alaia I and Poseidón closing the classification.

The ORC 5 podium in the second race was defined with Buchaca in first position, followed by Tango and Maeña 9. The Calero Marinas Wind Team was fourth, followed by Mateo, Alzenit, Altamar I, Calero Marina Lanzarote, Luna Doce and Manitu.

After the first two races, Ye Cabrera’s Lanzarote Sailing Paradise leads in ORC 1 and 2. In ORC 3, Lucio Pérez’s Solum AEDAS Homes leads the provisional classification. Finally, in ORC 4 and 5, Joaquín Blanco’s Buchaca finished the first day as leader.

Tomorrow the last four races of this competition will be held, with two races for each group, promising a lot of excitement to know the winners of the XIII Trofeo César Manrique – RCNA – Calero Marinas. The races can be followed live on the event’s official website, www.trofeocesarmanrique.com.

This event is organized by Calero Marinas and the RCNA, and is sponsored by Islas Canarias, Turismo Lanzarote, Deportes del Cabildo de Lanzarote, Ayuntamiento de Arrecife and Mercedes-Benz Louzao.

/by

Arrecife prepares for the start of the XIII Trofeo César Manrique – RCNA -Calero Marinas

In this edition 20 crews of the ORC and J80 classes will offer a great sailing spectacle to the sailing enthusiasts.
The capital of Lanzarote will be the epicenter of the great celebration of sailing during the celebration of the XIII Trofeo César Manrique – RCNA – Calero Marinas, which will take place from Thursday until next Sunday. This prestigious event, which began in 2002 in response to the local fleet’s demand for a high-level event, has become consolidated as one of the three most important events on the national circuit. In this edition, the J80 fleet is introduced, in addition to the usual Cruiser (ORC) class, offering an even more exciting and competitive experience. “Everyone will be able to enjoy the spectacle of sailing, follow the regattas live via tracking, or enjoy them from the boat that will be available to the public. We have one of the best regatta courses and a fun social program accompanied by our fine cuisine,” said the organizers at the presentation.


The César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas will count with the participation of 20 boats, including an outstanding representation of the fleets of Tenerife and Las Palmas, with a strong support of the local fleet. The skipper’s meeting will be held today afternoon, Thursday, June 6, marking the official start of the event. The competition will begin on Friday, June 7 at the race course, located a few meters from the coast of Reef, allowing all fans to follow the different races from land to conclude on Saturday, June 8, where the last races will be held and the winners of this edition will be announced. The races can be followed live on the event’s official website, www.trofeocesarmanrique.com, offering an immersive experience for all sailing enthusiasts who are unable to attend in person. It will once again highlight the excellent conditions offered by the Canary Islands for the practice of this sport, and more specifically Lanzarote and Arrecife, as one of the best race courses in the world, where many nautical events have been held as the transoceanic race, also organized by Calero Marinas, as the RORC Transatlantic Race or the 44 Cup Calero Marinas or, in other nautical disciplines, as the World Canoe World Cup. First class infrastructures, such as Marina Lanzarote, which will host the fleet participating in this thirteenth edition of the César Manrique Trophy, together with an experienced organization of high level regattas, make the Canary Islands the perfect cocktail to host top level nautical events. This event is organized by Calero Marinas and the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife, and is sponsored by Islas Canarias, Turismo Lanzarote, Deportes del Cabildo de Lanzarote, Ayuntamiento de Arrecife and Louzao Mercedes Benz.

/by

THE CESAR MANRIQUE TROPHY RCNA- CALERO MARINAS IS TAKING PLACE IN JUNE

One of the major events in the national regatta calendar returns to the waters of Arrecife on June 6th and 8th.

The Royal Nautical Club of Arrecife hosted the presentation of the XIII César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas, which began in 2002 in response to the demand from the local fleet for a high-level event and grew to become one of the three most important events in the national circuit, after Palma de Mallorca and Valencia.

The XIII edition will be held from June 6th to 8th based in Marina Lanzarote, where the sailing festival can be enjoyed.

Pilar Hernández, event director, presented the event, explaining the novelties of this edition which will feature the J80 fleet, in addition to the usual Cruising class. “Everyone will be able to enjoy the spectacle of sailing, follow the regattas live via tracking, or enjoy them from the boat available to the public. We have one of the best race courses and a fun social program with our good gastronomy. We want it to be the great sailing party it was again”.

José Calero, president of Calero Marinas, said: “20 years ago we enjoyed it a lot and we want to continue doing so, giving prominence to the sailors. Without sailors, there is no regatta. With the collaboration of the RCNA, we will reach the point from which we started”.

Julio Romero, president of the RCNA, highlighted the enormous effort of Calero Marinas to make Lanzarote shine with its high-level events.

In the same line, Héctor Fernández, CEO of Turismo Lanzarote, said: “We support this type of event, the sea, and what we have been able to develop in its environment”.

The event was closed by Juan Francisco Monzón, Sports Counselor of the Cabildo, who said he was proud of sailing, one of the star sports in Lanzarote. “With one of the best race courses in the world, we have turned it into a lure to come and compete in Lanzarote.”

All the information about the XIII César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas can be followed at www.trofeocesarmanrique.com This new edition is part of the Canary Islands Cruising Circuit and is valid for the national championship.

From Calero Marinas and the Royal Nautical Club of Arrecife, we want to return the trophy to its deserved position in the national regatta calendar, as the César Manrique Trophy has always been an unmissable event for all lovers of this sport.

And this could not be a reality without the invaluable support of public institutions: Canary Islands, the Cabildo of Lanzarote, Turismo Lanzarote through Lanzarote European Sport Destination, and the City Council of Arrecife through its Tourism department, but also private companies such as Naviera Armas and Cicar.

/by

First day of the XI César Manrique Trophy RCNA – Calero Marinas

“Butxaca” by Joaquín Blanco (RCNGC) leads at the end of the first day, commanding in ORC 3 to 5.

Ye Cabrera with “Lanzarote Sailing Paradise” (RCNA) leads in ORC 1 to 2.

 

The sailboat “Butxaca” from the Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria, skippered by Joaquín Blanco Roca, leads the overall classification and the ORC 3 to 5 at the end of the first day of the “XI César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas.” Following closely in the general classification is “Lanzarote Sailing Paradise” by Ye Cabrera (RCNA), leading in the ORC 1 to 2 category. The third position goes to the winner of the San Ginés Regatta, “Alpispa 2,” helmed by Francisco J. Olivares from the Club Marítimo Varadero de Gran Canaria, who secures the second position in ORC 3 to 5.

Two races were held with a wind intensity of 14 to 18 knots, ranging between 350 and 050 degrees. The ORC E class boats followed a route from the Commercial Dock of Arrecife to La Mareta (Costa Teguise) with the finish line in Arrecife. Meanwhile, the ORC 1 to 5 started in front of Lanzarote Airport to perform a windward-leeward course with the finish line at the Arrecife Dock.

Joaquín Blanco with “Butxaca” secured victories in both races in ORC 3 to 5, while the “Alpispa 2” achieved second place in both races, and “Matador” by Cristóbal Amador (RCNT) repeated as third in both regattas. They maintain the same order in the provisional classification of their class.

In ORC 1 to 2, “Lanzarote Sailing Paradise” achieved a double triumph, taking the lead. “Jalapeña” by Paul Van Leeuwen (RCNA) is second after finishing 4th and 2nd. The third position goes to “Katanga” by Raymond Pattenden (RCNA) with third places in both races.

OVERALL CLASSIFICATION (TOP 3)
1st Butxaca Joaquín Blanco Roca RCNGC
2nd Lanzarote S.P. Ye Cabrera Morales RCNA
3rd Alpispa 2 Francisco J Olivares Club Marítimo Varadero

ORC 1 to 2 CLASSIFICATION (TOP 3)
1st Lanzarote S.P. Ye Cabrera Morales RCNA
2nd Jalapeño Paul Van Leeuwen RCNA
3rd Katanga Raymond Pattenden RCNA

ORC 3 to 5 CLASSIFICATION (TOP 3)
1st Butxaca Joaquín Blanco Roca RCNGC
2nd Alpispa 2 Francisco J Olivares Club Marítimo Varadero
3rd Matador Cristóbal Amador RCNT

/by

Thirty-two boats pre-registered for the eleventh edition of the César Manrique Trophy RCNA – Calero Marinas.

The countdown begins for the regattas of the “XI César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas,” which will start next Thursday. As of today, there are 32 pre-registered boats from the fleets of Madeira, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, and Lanzarote.

 

The regatta program will take place from Thursday, August 18, to Saturday, August 20, with an extensive schedule of parallel events. Among them, fans will be able to follow the final day’s regattas on a Líneas Romero boat, departing from Marina Lanzarote at 13:30 next Saturday with free entry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The organization provided a breakfast buffet for the participants this Monday morning. Subsequently, they have started an excursion visiting various wineries, concluding with a festive lunch at Bodega Testeina (La Geria).

 

The organization of RCNA and Calero Marinas is sponsored by the Government of the Canary Islands, REACT-EU Fund, Canary Islands, Cabildo de Lanzarote, Arrecife City Council, Tourism Lanzarote, European Sports Destination, Sports Department of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Sports Council of Arrecife, Tourism Arrecife, CICAR (Canary Island Car), Juan Toledo Renault Group, and Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea.

/by

Presentation of the XI César Manrique Trophy

“Introducing the XI César Manrique Trophy – Real Club Náutico de Arrecife – Calero Marinas.”

José Calero: “We want to continue progressing to recover the level that the César Manrique had in the previous decade.”

Julio Romero: “Institutional and private collaboration is proving decisive for the recovery of the event.”

 

This morning, the Real Club Náutico de Arrecife hosted the presentation of the XI César Manrique Trophy – RCNA – Calero Marinas and the 72nd International San Ginés Regatta, both for the cruiser class. They will take place from August 15 to 20 and on the 12th and 13th of the same month, respectively. The first one in the waters of Arrecife, and the second one between Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Arrecife.

 

The presentation event was opened by Julio Romero Ortega, president of RCNA, who thanked the institutional and private collaboration for making the celebration of both events possible.

 

The event was concluded by the president of Calero Marinas, José Calero Rodríguez, who said: “It fell to me, along with the family and colleagues of Calero Marinas, to launch the first regattas, which were limited as they are now. We work together with RCNA with the hope of recovering the level it had and giving prestige to Lanzarote, as did the Volvo Ocean Race, RC 44… and continue advancing.”

 

In the same vein, Roberto Herbón and Rosmen Quevedo, representing the Arrecife City Council, and Alfredo Mendoza, Sports Councilor of the Cabildo, focused their remarks, expressing their support for both events.

 

 

 

The president of the Real Federación Canaria de Vela, Rafael Bonilla, congratulated the organizers and mentioned that the César Manrique Trophy is a qualifying event for the Spanish Championship to be held in Galicia next October.

 

Ye Cabrera, president of the cruiser class fleet, reviewed the technical aspects of the regattas, which will have the support of Líneas Romero to facilitate fans’ tracking of the races on one of the company’s boats from La Graciosa.

 

Cabildo de Lanzarote, Concejalía de Deportes de Arrecife, Turismo Arrecife, CICAR (Canary Island Car), Juan Toledo Grupo Renault y Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea. The organization of RCNA and Calero Marinas is sponsored by the Government of the Canary Islands, REACT-EU Fund, Canary Islands, Cabildo de Lanzarote, Arrecife City Council, Tourism Lanzarote, European Sports Destination, Sports Department of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, Sports Council of Arrecife, Tourism Arrecife, CICAR (Canary Island Car), Juan Toledo Renault Group, and Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea.

 

Cabildo de Lanzarote, Sports Council of Arrecife, Tourism Arrecife, CICAR (Canary Island Car), Juan Toledo Renault Group, and Naviera Armas Trasmediterránea.

/by
ORGANIZE
SPONSOR

Link to: CONTACTO

XV CÉSAR MANRIQUE TROPHY

© 2026 XV Trofeo César Manrique