After the games in Barcelona, José M ª, faces a new challenge for Atlanta.; The Soling class, participate in the testing ADO 92, getting2nd position with only two weeks of knowledge of the complex new boat. Its crew consists of Moguer Miguel Javier Aguado supporting the leadership of the team.
Voluntarily ceased in April the post of technical director of the FCV, in order to prepare for the Olympics in the Soling class and the preparation for the America's Cup with Pedro Campos 95 and becomes an adviser to the President of the Catalan Sailing Federation, Mr. Joan Anton Camuñas.
Unfortunately, due to lack of economic resources in the month of August was forced to abandon the project for the Atlanta Games in the Soling Class 96. Therefore turns his focus in Atlanta. to the class where he achieved the highest awards, the Finn. In just one month of training was 2nd in Europe, 2nd in the International Finn Cup in Italy, Champion of Spain, winner of the trophy SAR. Princess Cristina, the winner of the test A.D.O. 92, 2nd in the Christmas Race, etc. .