16/05/2026
MAT 11 is 2026 ORC World Champion
Organised by the Circolo del Remo e della Vela Italia in collaboration with the Yacht Club Italiano and the Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia, in partnership with the Offshore Racing Congress and supported by Rolex and Loro Piana, the 2026 ORC World Championship once again confirmed itself as one of the most prestigious events in international sailing, combining world-class competition with the unique settings of Naples and Sorrento.
In Class C, the world title went to MAT 11 - Robe da Mat, owned by Luigi Buzzi, and skippered by Joan Navarro Guiu with Peter Buhl at the helm.
"We are naturally absolutely delighted with this victory,” said Peter Buhl and Joan Navarro Guiu “The credit for this success goes first and foremost to an extraordinary crew. In every position, we had the best people we could possibly wish for. We are also very proud of the work that was done on the boat. Throughout the championship, we raced in a wide variety of conditions, from light airs to stronger winds, and the boat proved to be extremely competitive in every situation. In winds above 10 knots, we performed at our very best, and today the boat sailed exceptionally well. All our competitors raced at a very high level, and the competition was extremely intense, but we knew we could rely on a fast boat and a highly experienced team. This title is the result of an outstanding team effort and meticulous preparation in every respect.”
With Peter Buhl and Joan Navarro Guiu winning the ORC Class C Worlds title 2026 are Jakub Marciniak, Mads Christian Horsted Taatø, Karlo Hmeljak, Tomislav Basic, Jesper Haumann and Piotr Przybylski.
Photo credit © Studio Borlenghi
