The ‘Biobizz’ stands out as one of Spain’s prominent vessels in the flourishing J80 class. Crowned the national J80 League champion after the Sailing Final Series and securing the runner-up position in the class’s 2021 World Championship in Denmark, the name and logo of the ‘Biobizz’ grace waters not only across Spain but also in various European countries and the United States. Furthermore, it consistently ranks high in numerous competitions held throughout each competitive season.
Hailing from the Real Club Marítimo del Abra-Real Sporting Club in Biscay, the ‘Biobizz’ is helmed by José Azqueta, a distinguished sailor in this class, notably named the best athlete of Getxo in 2019. Azqueta is invariably accompanied by a crew of seasoned sailors, including Juan Manuel Barrionuevo, María Sánchez, Jon Ortega, and Jaime Oliva, among others.
Achievements:
* Winner of the 2023 J80 League Sailing Final Series.
* Runner-up in the Spanish Championship in 2023.
* Sixth place in the World Championship in Newport (United States) in 2022.
* Runner-up in the Spanish Cup in Santander in 2022.
* Runner-up in the World Championship in Rungsted (Denmark) in 2021, leading until the final day.
* Champion of Euskadi on several occasions.
* Winner of events such as the SURNE-Trofeo Eskarra Regatta or the Bizkaia Championship, in addition to dominating social regattas in the Abra waters.
* Impressive results in the Príncipe de Asturias Trophy, Copa del Rey de Mallorca, or Andalusian Championship.
Skipper: José Azqueta
José Azqueta’s sailing journey traces back to his participation in the esteemed José Luis de Ugarte Sailing School in Biscay in 1991. Starting in the Snipe class and later transitioning to Laser, where he spent around six years, Azqueta eventually ventured into the Cruiser class until acquiring his first J80 in 2012. Since then, he has emerged as one of Spain’s top skippers in this class.
Azqueta gained prominence in 2019, making waves at the Getxo World Championship in the J80 class. Sailing the ‘Biobizz’ with his crew, he consistently ranked among the world’s best, securing a commendable and surprising fifth place. Prior to this, he had also clinched third place in the Spanish Championship.
With a sailing journey rooted in the Real Club Marítimo del Abra-Real Sporting Club, Azqueta’s illustrious career reached its peak with a second-place finish in the 2021 World Championship in Denmark (Rungsted), narrowly missing out on victory. He followed this with a sixth-place finish in Newport (United States) in 2022, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the J80 class. Azqueta has been navigating the J80 class for over twelve years, witnessing a significant increase in participation and the formation of a robust racing calendar within the fleet.
