Postcard from Palma

James Boyd reports from the Copa del Rey

Above: the brand new Farr-designed ORC 42 Roma takes 'the pin' (in this case a Freebird 50 catamaran) a little too closely. More on this boat in due course.

Below: the brains trust on Pinta - Michael Illbruck at the wheel with John Kostecki (left) and Jules Salter, standing in for Steve Hayles, writing a letter to his mum.

Bottom: King Juan Carlos, who singlehandedly has brought yachting to the fore in Spain, with Bouwe Bekking and former Star World champion Ross MacDonald