El Club Nautico de Javea has given an outstanding performance in the 2026 Regional Optimist ChampionshipOrganized by the Sailing Federation of the Valencian Community (FVCV) and celebrated in the Club Náutico Santa Pola, where he has managed to win in all categories, achieving an unprecedented result in regional grassroots sailing.
The competition, held on the days 18 y 19 de abril, has gathered 90 sailors from 9 clubs in a key event for children's sailing in the Valencian Community. Furthermore, the championship was part of the XXXIV Memorial May 10, an emblematic regatta of the organizing club that seeks to keep its tradition alive and history.
In the sporting arena, Tomás Carbonell (CN Jávea) proclaimed absolute regional champion 2026 after dominating most of the events. Alongside him, the following completed the podium: Jorge Gomez (CN Santa Pola), silver, and Pablo Lopez (RCN Valencia), bronze.
In the female category, Nikole Douglass (CN Jávea), Under 13 sailor, achieved an outstanding fourth position overallwhich allowed him to proclaim himself female regional champion y Sub13The Under-16 girls' podium was completed by Alejandra Sagrado (RCR Alicante) and Valentina Belso (RCN Torrevieja).
The dominance of the Jávea team also extended to the Under 13 boys' category, where Conor Woods He won the gold, followed by Arturo Chumilla (RCN Torrevieja) and Mario Guevara (CN Santa Pola). In the Under 13 girls' category, Stella Lewis (CN Jávea) added a bronze, joining on the podium Olivia Hoyo (RCN Valencia).
The weather conditions shaped the development of the championship, with days of gentle breezeOn Saturday, after an initial wait, a southeasterly wind settled in. 6 to 8 knots which allowed three tests to be completed. On Sunday, with an intensity of 6-7 knotsThree more races were held, closing the planned program.
“I felt quite good, I had a lot feeling with the boat "And I was able to win in a regional championship with a very high level of competition," he noted. Tomás Carbonell, who is already setting his sights on the Spain Cup and in the qualification for the European. For its part, Nikole Douglass He highlighted his preparation for the upcoming national competitions.
A collective success that shapes the future
These results reflect the excellent form of the youth academy of Club Nautico de Javea, fruit of work led by his technical team and a project based on the constancy, teamwork and integral formation of the sailors.
Coach Julian Viciano He emphasized the magnitude of the achievement:What Jávea has achieved has not been achieved by any other club.”, also emphasizing team unity as the key to sporting success.
With this result, the Jávea Yacht Club not only confirms its regional dominance, but also positions itself as one of the leading clubs in the national base candle.
