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The 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Championship<\/strong> officially kicks off on 1 March 2026<\/strong> in Altea<\/span><\/span><\/strong>, as part of the 40th edition of the legendary 200 Millas A2<\/span><\/span><\/strong>. The event is organized by Club N\u00e1utico de Altea<\/span><\/span><\/strong> in collaboration with the Offshore Racing Congress<\/span><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A total of 53 boats from six countries<\/strong> will compete, confirming the regatta\u2019s status as the most demanding winter offshore race in the Mediterranean and marking the official start of the 2026 international ORC season<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

A historic milestone<\/h3>\n

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the 200 Millas A2 has evolved from a national challenge into one of Europe\u2019s leading double-handed offshore championships, attracting top sailors drawn by its technical complexity and physical endurance.<\/p>\n

Key sporting program<\/h3>\n
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    Tuesday, 3 March (12:00)<\/strong> \u2013 Short coastal offshore race (8\u201310 hours)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Thursday, 5 March (12:00)<\/strong> \u2013 Start of the 200 Millas A2 (Altea \u2013 Ibiza \u2013 Formentera \u2013 Altea), lasting approximately 48\u201360 hours<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Saturday, 7 March (20:00)<\/strong> \u2013 Official prize-giving ceremony<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The competition is divided into Classes A, B, and C<\/strong>, crowning the 2026 ORC Double-Handed European Champions<\/strong>, alongside special trophies and the traditional silver ingots awarded to top finishers of the 200 Millas A2.<\/p>\n

    Live tracking<\/h3>\n

    The race can be followed in real time via satellite GPS tracking through the official website and the TracTrac<\/span><\/span><\/strong> app.<\/p>\n

    Sponsors and partners<\/h3>\n

    The anniversary edition is supported by GS Yuasa, OneSails, Neckmarine, Marina Alta, and Galania Levantina<\/strong>, with official ORC partners including Garmin, PredictWind, TracTrac, Leica Geosystems, and Vennvind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Altea once again becomes the epicenter of European offshore sailing<\/strong>, where tradition, endurance, and nautical excellence come together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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