A Winning Start: XR 41 shines across major regattas
by X-Yachts 25 May 04:00 PDT
XR 41 at PalmaVela © X-Yachts
It has been an exceptional month for the XR 41, with outstanding results across a series of major regattas throughout Europe — a clear demonstration of the yacht's competitive edge and versatility.
At PalmaVela in Mallorca, the XR 41 secured 1st place in ORC Class 2, while three XR 41s lined up at MaiOR in Kiel, delivering an impressive 1st, 2nd, and 6th place finish.
The momentum continued at the Skagen Offshore Race in Norway, where the XR 41 once again claimed 1st place, followed by a strong performance at the ORC World Championship 2026 in Italy, achieving 3rd place in Class B. Notably, four X-Yachts finished within the top 6, including X-41 entries taking 2nd, 5th, and 6th place. In the Netherlands, the Vuurschepen Race added yet another highlight, with the XR 41 securing 1st place.
These early-season results also underline how well the XR 41 is performing under the new ORC rating rule, confirming the boat's competitiveness within the updated framework.
While the season is still young, the results so far offer a strong indication of what lies ahead — and the XR 41 is clearly setting the pace.
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