
This year, the 42nd anniversary of this traditional trophy will be held which is organised by the Balearic Island Sailing Federation in collaboration with the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation, Royal Yacht Club of Palma, Escola de Vela Calanova, Club Nautica S'Arenal and the Club Maritimo San Antonio de la Playa.
The race gathers together competitors and is being held at the Bahia de Palma in Mallorca from the 2 April to the 9 April 2011.
Over 600 teams from 53 nations have already registered for the trophy, with Korea, Kuwait and Singpore being amonst the new nations being represented. Twelve classes will participate, The RS:X men and women are back to Club Marítimo San Antonio de la Playa, which will also be the venue for the Laser Standard and Laser Radial. Club Nàutic S’Arenal will be the venue of the Finn, 49er and 470 M & W, while the Star and Elliott 6 – women’s match racing- will be based at Real Club Náutico. The Paralympic events, 2.4mR and Skud 18, will be based at Escuela Nacional de Vela Calanova.