Since January 2021, the FAM Foundation has sponsored the Trophy Pedro Mendonça regatta. This annual event, designed for ORC class cruising boats, consistently features intense competition.
History of the Lisbon Naval Association
The Lisbon Naval Association (LNA), founded on April 30, 1856, as the Real Associação Naval, is the oldest nautical club in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula. Initially focused on yachting and recreational boating, the club has since expanded to include rowing, powerboating, and canoeing. Over the years, LNA has been dedicated to promoting amateur sports and supporting the construction of boats, as well as participating in the creation of sports legislation and organizing nautical events.
Trophy Pedro Mendonça regatta
Pedro Mendonça, in whose honor the trophy is named, was a passionate sea and sailing enthusiast. His commitment to causes and his belief in the value of humanity were well-known.
Since 2021, the FAM Foundation has proudly supported events that honor the memory of individuals like Pedro Mendonça. These events promote values such as responsibility, environmental consciousness, and the joy of sailing.
Winners of the Trophy Pedro Mendonça regatta
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In the ORC class, VICKY, helmed by Augusto Castelo Branco (Clube Naval de Cascais), emerged as the winner, with XEKMATT, skippered by Hugo Henrique (Associação Naval de Lisboa), in second place, and Super Açor Xis Portugal Getways, led by Gonçalo Vaz Botelho (Clube Naval de Vila Franca do Campo), rounding out the podium.
In the OPEN category, the IMX45 XEKMATT took the lead, followed by Too Much – Velas Wanzeller with José Wanzeller (Clube de Vela do Barreiro) at the helm, with Vicky finishing in third place.
Trophy Pedro Mendonça 2023
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Trophy Pedro Mendonça 2022
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Trophy Pedro Mendonça 2021
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The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, were adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that by 2030 all people enjoy peace and prosperity.