The Superyacht Cup Palma 2025 delivered a memorable edition, marked by ideal sailing conditions, high level tactical manoeuvres and a dramatic finale that remained undecided until the final stretch. But it was the 24 metre Wally Rose that stole all the headlines by claiming overall victory for the third year in a row, becoming the first yacht ever to achieve this feat in the 29 year history of the event.
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The competition began with the Pantaenius Race under light winds of 6 to 8 kn. The fleet, composed of both classic designs and modern racers, set out on staggered starts by class. In Class A, Atalante and Vijonara led the early stages, while in Class B, Open Season, a Baltic 68 Café Racer, set the pace from the outset.

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With the breeze dropping as the day progressed, the Race Committee made the decision to shorten the course, which allowed Cervo to secure the win in Class A. Meanwhile, Rose began her title defence with a solid second place behind Open Season, signalling clear intent from the outset.
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Day two brought a stronger breeze ranging from 12 to 18 kn, enabling more dynamic racing across a technical five leg, 23 NM course. The standout of the day was Linnea Aurora, a Hoek Truly Classic 128, which, after resolving technical issues from the day before, not only made her racing debut but took the win in Class A.

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In Class B, the duel between Open Season and Rose remained fierce. The margin at the finish was just 25 seconds in favour of the Baltic 68, with Rose displaying admirable tactical consistency, finishing just ahead of Ganesha in another tightly contested race.

With accumulated results, the day ended with high tension and a three-way tie at the top of the leaderboard: Cervo, Gelliceaux and Rose, all with four points. Everything would be decided in the final race.
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The third and final day did not disappoint. With a steady south-westerly breeze and calm seas, the Race Committee set a downwind start for the 23 NM course. The racecourse became a tactical battleground across both classes.
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In Class A, Gelliceaux, a 35 metre Southern Wind designed by Farr, won a direct duel against Cervo, crossing the line just over a minute ahead on corrected time and securing the class win.
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But the real story was unfolding in Class B. Although Open Season once again crossed the line first in real time, she was not eligible for the overall title as she is not classified as a superyacht. This left the stage clear for Rose, who, with a third consecutive second place in a class of six entries, also totalled six points, matching Gelliceaux. The tiebreak, based on class size, handed Rose the overall title at the Superyacht Cup Palma 2025.
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Rose’s skipper, Ben Potter, could not hide his emotion after achieving the unthinkable: “This is a historic moment for all of us. Winning the title three years in a row, against an increasingly competitive fleet, is a testament to the team’s hard work, cohesion and commitment. The level this year was extremely high.”

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Potter also praised the atmosphere and organisation of the event: “It’s been a fantastic week: ideal sailing conditions, flawless organisation and a top-class fleet. Regattas like this make all the effort worthwhile.”
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We’ll have to wait until 24 June 2026 for the 30th edition to begin, concluding on the 27th.