JoySail: New super sailing yacht regatta announced in Ibiza

STP Shipyard Palma and Marina Ibiza have just announced a new super sailing yacht regatta in Ibiza, Ibiza JoySail Regatta. This new regatta will be the first to include a 70-mile race between Mallorca and Ibiza, and is the first of its kind to be formed between Ibiza and Formentera.Photo: Studio BorlenghiThe regatta will span over four days, bringing together the Maxi and Superyacht classes, though there will be some yachts below the 24-metre mark. A number of notable yachts have already announced their participation, including the 28-metre Swan sailing yacht Nefertiti, designed by German Frers. Her captain commented on the event, “we believe that the Ibiza JoySail regatta is such a good initiative and an excellent way to start the 2021 season in full swing.” Photo: Merijn de Waard / SuperYacht TimesAnother notable competitor will be the 2012 36-metre Wally, Open Season. The event is set to take place from 17th-20th June 2021.Photo: Charl van Rooy / SuperYacht Times