JoySail record chase
The Ibiza JoySail Perpetual Trophy window is open, giving superyachts until 16 September to challenge the 48-nautical-mile Mallorca–Ibiza record ahead of Ibiza JoySail 2026.
Photography by © Sailing Energy / Ibiza JoySail
19 August 2026
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The race against the clock has begun for Ibiza JoySail 2026, with the Perpetual Trophy record window now open ahead of the sixth edition of the superyacht regatta.
Since 15 August, competing yachts have been able to attempt the 48-nautical-mile passage from Punta Cala Figuera in Mallorca to Tagomago, off Ibiza, with the window remaining open until midnight on 16 September.
Teams can select when to make their attempt, allowing them to target the weather and wind conditions they believe will deliver the fastest crossing.
The outright benchmark belongs to Maximus, which completed the course in 3 hours and 31 minutes in 2024.
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Separate records are maintained across different categories, giving yachts of varying sizes the opportunity to target their respective benchmarks. Gelliceaux holds the 100+ category record after completing the course in 4 hours, 4 minutes and 3 seconds in 2024.
Among the potential challengers this year are Win Win, Gelliceaux, Point Counter Point, Fortissimo and Rose, although teams can decide whether – and when – to make a record attempt during the month-long window.
Weather selection and timing are expected to prove critical, with the relatively short passage placing a premium on finding favourable conditions across the Balearic Islands.
The Perpetual Trophy leads into Ibiza JoySail 2026, which will be held in Ibiza and Formentera from 17 to 20 September.
Owner Driver Award introduced
The sixth edition will also introduce an Owner Driver Award, recognising the first yacht in each class whose owner spends the majority of the race at the helm, including the start of each race.
We also want to recognise owners who choose to take the helm of their boats, even at the most intense moments of racing,” Ibiza JoySail Director Nacho Postigo said.
The award complements the existing Corinthian Trophy, which recognises superyachts competing in their standard configuration, using their usual equipment, a limited selection of racing sails and reduced crew numbers.
With the Perpetual Trophy window running until the eve of the regatta, attention now turns to whether one of the 2026 contenders can better Maximus’ 3-hour, 31-minute benchmark.
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