It’s clear that King Juan Carlos is passionate about the sea and sailing, but this year he took a special turn by wishing Christmas with a picture with the crew. the rascalThe boat he captained and with which he won his fourth consecutive continental title last October. The photo was captured precisely at that moment of victory at the Real Club Nautico de San Genxo. Although it is not a traditional “Christmas”, as it usually opts for specific paintings for these dates, it reflects a moment of happiness and friendship with those you trust to enter the sea. Who is seen in this picture?
Pedro CamposLeft of King Juan Carlos
Among the most successful sailors in Spain and among the first in the world, he is a good friend of King Juan Carlos both at sea and on land, even in his house where King Juan Carlos stays on his trips to Galicia. . He is the president of the Real Club Nautico de Sangenxo since 1999 and one of the people who made the father of the head of state, at this last stage of life, return to the sea and change the waters of Mallorca Ria de Pontevedra. What’s more, nautical experts point out that it was he – King Juan Carlos – who gave the guidelines to boat designers so that the captain (King Juan Carlos) would be safe and secure in a boat that was small by nature. , uncomfortable and moist. Don Juan Carlos as captain the rascalTaking the lead, Campos is in charge of strategy and does so successfully, as they score several victories together.
Zen Residence, Right of King Juan Carlos
Another Spanish sailing legend, the 72-year-old from Santander, won Spain’s first Olympic gold medal in sailing at the Moscow Olympic Games. He is a very influential figure in the Spanish Sailing Federation and has trained many champions over the decades. This is one of the “fixes”. the rascal
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© GTRESRoy Alvarez, Raise the glass to the right of the figure
Another official crew member is Roi Álvarez (piano and spinnaker trimmer) from A Coruña the rascalOne of Pedro Campos’ confidants at sea and, by extension, King Juan Carlos.
Ross McDonald, Completes the top row on the left side of the picture
An exception is a group consisting of Canadian Spaniards. Born in Vancouver 59 years ago, Ross MacDonald has competed in five Olympic Games (silver in Athens 2004 and bronze in Barcelona 1992). In addition to four world medals and a gold at the 1995 European Championships.
© GTRESAlberto ViejoFront row and crouched with his arms in a sling
Its name the rascal This is another historic one for the team led by King Juan Carlos. Viejo suffered a spectacular accident at the beginning of 2022 that almost cost him his life, as he fell into the sea and got caught in a rope that kept him underwater for several minutes and had lunch. After this episode, King Juan Carlos and Viejo meet again five months later in Sanxxo and share a passionate embrace.
Lino Perez, Second from left in bottom row
He replaced the still injured Alberto Viejo in this 6m class championship in Sanxenxo waters.
© GTRESDavid Luzao, Wearing a medal with the colors of Galicia
Eduardo MarinTo the right of the image and hold the symbol
‘Dudu’ Marin, considered one of the world’s best technicians in the specialized media, tops the 6m class.
