Last Saturday, May 2nd, the III. Aita Mari Regatta took place in Zumaia, which this year served as the Gipuzkoa Osiris Cruisers Championship. The event was affected by meteorological instability days before its start, with forecasts of showers, electrical storms, and yellow alerts. Although nineteen boats initially registered, only eleven ultimately took to the water.

According to the Zumaia Nautical Club, the race began with a southerly wind of about 20 knots, allowing the fleet to sail at high speed for the first hour. However, the intensity dropped sharply, causing the boats to group together and increasing tactical tension. In this context, the Andarax stood out by finding better pressure conditions, progressively widening its lead.

The passage through the Aita Mari buoy coincided with the arrival of an intense downpour that reduced visibility and toughened conditions. The Andarax was the first to complete this section, after 5 hours and 36 minutes of navigation. Approximately half an hour later, El Arriero, Xibika, Black Dog, and Mastabakarra arrived, with very close times. Subsequently, and in calmer conditions after the storm, Gure Balandra, Estrella Polar, Maixu, Trapaia, and Branka passed.

The return to Zumaia became a demanding test of endurance. With variable east-southeast winds, the fleet advanced through continuous tacks in unstable conditions. The Andarax managed to capitalize on its advantage and a more favorable wind regime after the shower, allowing it to maintain a more direct course towards the finish line.

However, near Lekeitio and Ondarroa, around 7:30 PM, the fleet encountered a complete wind 'hole,' exacerbated by the opposing current. This situation led to critical moments, with some boats even moving backward. Furthermore, the lack of wind for over an hour resulted in several retirements. Ultimately, the Andarax managed to cross the finish line in first position, followed by the Branka in second place and the Xibika in third in the compensated time classification.