Spanish Armada Confirmed for 2026 Snipe Worlds

The Spanish Armada is set for the 2026 Snipe World Championship, taking place in Mahón, Menorca, from September 19–26. Following the conclusion of the 2025 Spanish Nationals (Melilla) and the 2026 Copa de España (Los Nietos), the qualifying roster has been finalized.

Qualified Teams

Based on the official country allocation quota, Spain has secured eight spots.

1. Francisco SÁNCHEZ FERRER & Marina SANCHEZ FERRER 
2. Gustavo DEL CASTILLO PALOP & Antonio DE UGARTE
3. Jorge TÁBARA RODRÍGUEZ & Marta TÁBARA RIBAO
4. Damian BORRAS CAMPS & Sara FRANCESCHI CAMPS
5. José Maria GUERRERO MACIAS & Nahuel RODRÍGUEZ PEREZ 
6. Raúl DE VALENZUELA SANTAELLA & Antolín ALEJANDRE DE OÑA DE VALENZUELA
7. Agustín ZABALÚA & Jorge BASTERRA
8. Martin BERMUDEZ DE LA PUENTE GALLEGO & Beatriz DIAZ NORRIS 

These teams earned their positions through the national ranking series.

In addition to the quota entries, the following sailors qualify automatically:

• Alfredo González & Cristian Sánchez: 2022 World Champions.
• Jordi Triay & Lluis Mas Barceló: Current European Champions.

Additional Host Entries

As the organizing nation, Spain receives two supplemental entries:

• Host Country spot: 1 team.
• Host Fleet spot: 1 team (Flota Menorca).

In accordance with the Deed of Gift, a reallocation system is in place for any vacant spots should countries fail to fill their designated quotas.

2026 Snipe Worlds Allocation Entry

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Event Details

• Location: Mahón, Menorca, Spain
• Dates: September 19–26, 2026

2026 Snipe World Championship