Created by the five-times America’s Cup winner, Russell Coutts, this prestigious international
yacht racing series has confirmed the final race of the 2025 circuit in Marina Jandía, Morro
Jable.
Many editions of the 44Cup have been held in the Canary Islands; more specifically this
class has chosen Lanzarote and Calero Marinas since 2008 to host all its races in the
islands. Now however, for the first time, Fuerteventura is set to play host to its first-ever 44
Cup. The racing event will take place in the new project that family business Calero Marinas
is developing in the Morro Jable, in the south of the island.
From the 19 th – 23 rd November 2025, Fuerteventura will become the epicentre of international
sailing where the elite of international sailing will meet: seventy-two sailors featuring Olympic
medallists, America’s Cup competitors and world champions will represent some 17 different
nationalities.
The event was presented today to the media, the local business community and the
authorities by the RC44 class, Calero Marinas, the Pájara Town Hall and the Cabildo of
Fuerteventura.
Bertrand Favre, director of the 44Cup class, was first to speak, highlighting the long
relationship maintained with Calero Marinas since 2008 and the unique opportunity to open
a new destination in Jandía for this international circuit. He also drew attention to the
economic impact that this event generates within the destination, which has been valued at
1.5 million euros, as well as the media impact, which is also around one million euros.
Taking his turn, José Juan Calero, Managing Director of Calero Marinas, emphasised the
company’s efforts to showcase high-value destinations and the significant impact this event
will have on Fuerteventura’s international appeal to high-net-worth clients. He also thanked
the local authorities for recognising the importance of supporting such initiatives, which will
be crucial in attracting high-end nautical tourism, especially now that Fuerteventura is set to
have its first large, privately managed marina.
The mayor of Pájara, Alejandro Jorge, noted that the town council has been enthusiastic
about supporting the event from the outset, recognising its potential to attract high-end
tourists and elevate Fuerteventura’s international sailing reputation. He thanked the private
sector, in this case, Calero Marinas, for attracting this type of initiative to Morro Jable.
On behalf of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, the councillor Carmen Alonso drew attention to
the sustainability of these prestigious sailing events, highlighting that such events become
possible thanks to developments in infrastructure, as seen in Marina Jandia.”