The IE 2025 Regatta in Cascais, Portugal, wrapped up the MBA sailing season in fitting style, being the final event on the circuit. With seven competitive races and ten teams the stage was set for a high-stakes conclusion. One discard was allowed, putting a premium on consistency and tactical precision — a challenge that Bocconi met head-on to seal a decisive overall victory.
The regatta’s A division was sailed in J70 sports boats, with an AB division of 30- ft Grand Surprise racing yachts and a B division of cruising yachts also racing on the water off Cascais.
Bocconi delivered a strong performance throughout the regatta, with top-four finishes in every race they sailed, including three race wins. After six races, they had already secured the championship mathematically, allowing them to sit out the final race without affecting their position. Their DNC in Race 7 was discarded, leaving them with a commanding net score of 10 points — a dominant finish to an already impressive season.
IE 2 claimed second place with a net score of 16 points. Their campaign featured a mix of firsts, seconds, and thirds, showing consistency but not quite enough to challenge Bocconi’s lead. Sailing the full series, they held off pressure from behind and secured a clear second-place finish.
IE 1 rounded out the podium with a net score of 21 points. Despite a rocky start in Race 1, they rebounded with improved results, including a win in Race 5 and two second-place finishes. However, a few mid-fleet results kept them out of reach of the top two. IE’s double podium result being a strong end to their season and a sign of their growing strength on the circuit.
As the curtain falls on the 2025 MBA sailing season, the IE Regatta provided a fitting finale. Bocconi’s dominant display capped off a year of tight racing and strong rivalries, while IE 2 and IE 1 showcased the depth of talent in the fleet. With the season now complete, teams will look ahead to 2026 — regrouping, refining, and returning to the water with renewed ambition.
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