The fifth edition of the SoloMed2026 ocean race took place from 12 to 26 July 2026, setting sail from Barcelona’s refurbished Port Olímpic.
The competition, one of the flagship events of the Mini 6.50 Class, brought together 15 sailors who completed a demanding course of around 600 nautical miles across the Mediterranean.
Specifically, the route included the following waypoints: departure from Barcelona, heading for Roses, round the Balearic Islands (Menorca, Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera), the Columbretes archipelago and back to the Catalan capital.
The overall winner and winner of the Series category in the 2026 SoloMed regatta was the Spanish sailor Tomás Ruiz, aboard the yacht Magikarp.
Results :
Category Serie
• 1st place: Tomás Ruiz (Spain) – Boat: Magikarp (Mine 1043). Total time: 5 days, 9 hour, 24 minutes and 28 seconds.
• 2nd place: Benoit Tuduri (France) – Boat: Snail (Mine 974).
• 3rd place: Massimo Vatteroni (Italy) – Vessel: Kristina II (Mine 1006).
Category Proto
• 1st place: Felip Moll (Spain) – Boat: Giljol (Mine 931). Entered in the second real -time overall position, proclaiming himself the winner of his division.
Distinctions Specials
• Performance Award: Nathan Mesiano (France). He was the youngest sailor in the fleet and received this award, presented by his fellow competitors, in recognition of his attitude, performance and sportsmanship.
SoloMed brings ocean sailing closer to the public and promotes emerging talent, demonstrating that sailing is an increasingly accessible sport with strong links to the community.
Barcelona is committed to sailing.
The regatta, coordinated by Base Mini Barcelona, Club GEN Roses and the Barcelona Capital Náutica Foundation, has become a key platform for sailors aspiring to make the leap to top-level international competitions.
The start from the Olympic Port consolidates Barcelona’s new waterfront as a leading hub for sailing, water sports and the Blue Economy.
Furthermore, Club GEN Roses is acting as the organising club, reinforcing its commitment to the development of ocean sailing in the Mediterranean.
Throughout the competition, the Barcelona Capital Náutica Foundation’s IMOCA 60 has served as the race’s official support vessel, assisting the organisational team and facilitating the sporting and audiovisual coverage of the regatta.
