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Juan Carlos I watches Sanxenxo regattas with granddaughter Irene Urdangarin
Juan Carlos I returned to Sanxenxo in Galicia to follow sailing races in the Ría de Pontevedra.
He watched from a support boat rather than taking part aboard the Bribón, the yacht he is associated with in the 6 Metre League.
His granddaughter Irene Urdangarin joined him on the boat during the races on Saturday.
The visit was his fifth to Galicia this year, where he is hosted by his friend Pedro Campos.
Sanxenxo has become a regular destination for Juan Carlos since he moved to Abu Dhabi, and sailing is a central part of his visits.
The Bribón is competing in the league, which is due to finish on November 14 and 15.
The final league races offer another chance for him to return to Sanxenxo before the end of the year.
Juan Carlos I watched the Sanxenxo regattas from a support boat in the Ría de Pontevedra on Saturday.
His granddaughter Irene Urdangarin joined him aboard a support boat belonging to the Real Club Náutico de Sanxenxo.
The regattas featured the Bribón, which was leading the 6 Metre League standings, according to Vanitatis.
Juan Carlos I arrived in Galicia on Thursday from Portugal, making this his fifth visit to the region this year.
Pedro Campos hosted him at his home in Nanín and arranged a seafood delivery during the visit.
- Who
- Juan Carlos I and his granddaughter Irene Urdangarin.
- What
- They watched the Sanxenxo regattas from a support boat.
- When
- Saturday, 17 October 2026.
- Where
- The Ría de Pontevedra, near Sanxenxo, Galicia, Spain.
- Why
- Juan Carlos I returned to follow the sailing competition, a sport he enjoys.
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Irene Urdangarin accompanied Juan Carlos I to France, where he received the Saint-Simon Award for his memoirs.
Juan Carlos I arrived in Vigo from Portugal.
Juan Carlos I watched the regattas from a support boat, accompanied by Irene Urdangarin.
The 6 Metre League is scheduled to conclude.
- Visit to Galicia
- Fifth visit in 2026
- Arrival
- Thursday, from Portugal to Vigo
- Regatta
- Sixth series of the 6 Metre League
- Juan Carlos I’s age
- 88
- Next League dates
- 14–15 November 2026
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Juan Carlos I vuelve a navegar en Sanxenxo: homenaje de marisco preparado por Pedro Campos