The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team is proud to confirm its full crew line-up for the upcoming 6th edition of the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, taking place in Cascais from July 4–6, 2025.
Returning to lead the VO65 Racing for the Planet is Portuguese sailor Bernardo Freitas, who will skipper the team once again after a successful 2024 campaign.
Freitas brings a wealth of international racing experience, having competed in the Volvo Ocean Race 2017-18 as part of Turn the Tide on Plastic, and securing victory in The Ocean Race Europe 2021 with the Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team. A former Olympian who represented Portugal at the London 2012 Olympic Games, he has been an integral part of the team since its inception in 2019, competing in The Ocean Race 2023 and all other major events.
In addition to his offshore credentials, Freitas is also a current SailGP athlete, further showcasing his versatility across both foiling and ocean racing disciplines. His leadership at the helm of Racing for the Planet reflects a deep commitment to high-performance sailing and environmental advocacy.
2025 Racing for the Planet Crew Line-up:
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Bernardo Freitas (POR) – Skipper
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Joachim Aschenbrenner (DEN)
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Diogo Cayolla (POR)
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Mariana Lobato (POR)
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Carlos Robles (ESP)
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Tamara Echegoyen (ESP)
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Rob Bunce (GBR)
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Francisco Maia (POR)
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Francisco Cai Água (POR)
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Tomás Pires de Lima (POR)
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Bernardo Freitas
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Joachim Aschenbrenner
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Diogo Cayolla
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Mariana Lobato
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Carlos Robles
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Tamara Echegoyen
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Rob Bunce
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Francisco Maia
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Francisco Cai-Água
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Tomás Pires de Lima
This elite international crew blends Olympic experience, offshore endurance, and match racing precision—an ideal mix to defend the team’s unbeaten record in the VO65 class at this event. More about the team here.
The Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy, organized by the Mirpuri Foundation in partnership with Clube Naval de Cascais, is one of Portugal’s premier regattas. The 2025 edition promises a spectacular weekend of competition across multiple classes, including TP52, NHC, ORC, J70, SB20, Snipe, Finn, and Optimist.
The Racing for the Planet VO65, an iconic platform for the Mirpuri Foundation’s environmental campaign “#RacingForThePlanet – Stop Climate Change,” will again carry the message of ocean conservation as it competes on home waters.
Racing for the VO65 class begins on Saturday, July 5, with a full weekend of sailing set to light up the Bay of Cascais.
More info on the Mirpuri Foundation Sailing Trophy: www.mirpurisailingtrophy.com
2024 highlights of the Race:
