SPECTATOR GUIDANCE FOR BOATS AND RIBS 2025
THE SUPERYACHT CUP PALMA
RACING JUNE 25-28, 2025
SPECTATOR GUIDANCE
We welcome supporters and guests of The Superyacht Cup to watch the racing, but we ask you to please read and follow the guidelines below. The participating yachts are big, fast, difficult to manoeuvre and very powerful ALWAYS KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY.
It is likely many of the superyachts will be out practicing on June 25 and the racing starts June 26. All yachts will be racing in the same area, but they may be doing different courses. The approximate start area is shown on the chart below.
The Superyacht Fleet comprises up to 11 yachts split into two classes. There will be a staggered start sequence at two-minute intervals. The order of starting the classes may change from day to day.
The scheduled time for the first start signal is 13:00 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
A list of entries can be found on the website: https://www.thesuperyachtcup.com/en/entries
COURSES
The course will be selected on the morning of the race and will depend on weather conditions. Courses will be announced on the VHF on channel 73. Please note this is the Race Communications Channel Only and must not be used by spectator vessels.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Please approach sailing yachts from behind or to one side but NOT forward of the beam.
- Please watch for signals from the yacht’s crew who may ask you to move away for an impending manoeuvre, they can change direction and speed very quickly and you need to anticipate their move to clear out of the way.
- Some of the superyachts will have a dedicated SAFETY RIB, please follow any instructions they give you.
- Please be aware when you are following one boat that another could be close behind or closing on a different angle, make sure you keep a complete look out at all times.
- Please be aware of and respect all other spectator boats around you. We recommend that all spectators wear lifejackets, the stern waves and wake from other RIBs can be quite large.
START
The yachts need space to manoeuvre at full speed in the start sequence (prior to the start signal). Please keep to safe areas well outside of the yachts starting area and clear of all marks of the course.
MARK ROUNDINGS
- Allow plenty of distance for yachts to round the mark (minimum of 100m)
- Do not go below the marks as the yachts may gybe to port or starboard
- Do not cross in front of any yachts at any time
THE SAFETY OF THE CREW AND PASSENGERS ON SPECTATOR BOATS IS SOLEY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SKIPPER ON EACH BOAT.
Please familiarise yourself with local navigation, speed restrictions and harbour by-law requirements.
POTENTIAL MARKS FOR THE VARIOUS COURSES
The mark location descriptions below are approximate. Coordinates are expressed in degrees, minutes and decimals of minutes.
|
Mark Name |
Approximate Lat/Long |
Colour |
|
START AREA |
39° 31.152' N / 002° 40.771' E |
Yellow |
|
ALPHA MARK (See SI 13.2) |
Distance and bearing from Race Committee |
Black |
|
PTA. ARANOL |
39° 29.629' N / 002° 42.594' E |
Red |
|
ENDERROCAT |
39° 27.512' N / 002° 42.835' E |
Red |
|
PANTAENIUS |
39° 27.042' N / 002° 40.860' E |
Blue and White |
|
REGANA |
39° 24.790' N / 002° 43.677' E |
Red |
|
BAY MARK |
39° 28.444' N / 002°36.909' E |
Red |
|
ST REGIS |
39° 27.739' N / 002°36.124' E |
White and Black |
|
ILLETAS |
39° 31.371' N / 002° 36.000' E |
Red |
|
PORRASA |
39° 29.482' N / 002° 33.930' E |
Red |
|
SECH |
39° 28.000' N / 002° 32.600' E |
Red |
|
FINISH |
The same position as the starting mark |
Yellow |