Sanxenxo (Pontevedra), Apr 23 (EFE).- Juan Carlos I was finally unable to participate in the two races of the regatta that took place this Sunday in the town of Sanxenxo (Pontevedra), due to unfavorable weather conditions.
The king emeritus left the port of Sanxenxo with his car at 11:45 a.m., accompanied by his friend, the sailor Pedro Campos, after the decision of the Bribón team not to sail.
Pedro Campos has waved goodbye to his team and has accompanied Juan Carlos I in the vehicle, who has left the port to the shouts of some residents of the town, who have exclaimed “Long live the king”.
The strong wind and swell have once again prevented the king emeritus from participating in the II Volvo Autesa Club sailing competition, just as happened yesterday, in which he was unable to captain his boat either.
El Bribón is the first leader of the Volvo Autesa Cup after winning yesterday, with Jane Abascal as skipper replacing Juan Carlos I, in the only sleeve that could be held in the Ría de Pontevedra.
The current European champion of the 6 meter class started yesterday dominating the second test of the Spanish League in this category, which will be decided this Sunday, with Jane Abascal again as skipper.