| Sailing Holidays in Spain. Yachting in Spain.Spanish sailing. Mediterranean sailing in Spain. |
| A guide to the best sailing holidays and events in Spain. |
| Sailing: King's Cup Regatta 1st to 8th August The King's Cup sailing competition is one of the major cruiser class regattas in the Mediterranean, and has become a top-level fixture on the international calendar. ISAF International Sailing Events in Spain Sailing: H.R.H. Princess Cristina Dinghy Sailing Trophy Club Náutico Villa de San Pedro10th - 12th October Explanada del Puerto, s/n 30740 San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia)San Pedro del Pinatar Tel. +34 968182678 Sailing Competitions in Spain Sailing / yachting in Spain The Princess Cristina Dinghy Sailing Trophy is to be held simultaneously in various areas of the Mar Menor. This competition is governed by ISAF (International Sailing Federation) 2005–2008 regulations. It is part of the Olympic training programme in some cases, while in others it is for national team selection for countries taking part in the different international competitions and world championships. Spanish and overseas crews take part in the different classes included in the competition. October - December Sailing: King's Cup Regatta Palma 1st to 8th August Real Club Naútico de Palma San Pedro, 1 07012 Palma (Majorca) Tel. +34 971726848 Sailing Competitions in Spain Sailing / yachting in Spain The King's Cup sailing competition is one of the major cruiser class regattas in the Mediterranean and is an important event on the international calendar. Sailing: Minorca Classic Sailing Regatta – King’s Cup for Period Vessels – Panerai Trophy27 to 30 August Mahón Club Marítimo de Mahón Muelle de Levante, 287 07701 Mahón (Minorca) Tel. +34 971365022 /Fax +34 971360762 Sailing Competitions in Spain Sailing / yachting in Spain The Minorca Classic Sailing Regatta – King’s Cup for Period Vessels – Panerai Trophy is a point-scoring event for the Spanish Period and Classic Vessels Championship and for the Panerai Trophy. The races take place off the island of Minorca. Categories: Period vessels (launched up to 31 December 1949); Classic (launched between 1 January 1950 and 31 December 1975); replicas can also take part – boats designed during said periods but launched later, as long as they have been constructed following the original plans closely and using the same techniques and materials of the period in which they were designed. Sailing: Ciutat de Palma Trophy Real Club Naútico de Palma San Pedro, 1 07012 Palma (Majorca) Tel. +34 971726848 /Fax +34 971718636 Sailing Competitions in Spain Sailing / yachting in Spain More than 700 yachtsmen and women from 17 countries around the world will compete for the trophy in waters off Palma de Mallorca. The city of Palma, in the Balearic Islands, hosts another edition of this championship, one of the most prestigious in dinghy sailing. The competition features the following classes: Optimist, Laser, Europa, 420 and Beneteau. The most spectacular should be the Optimist regatta, with more than 400 boats taking part. SeptemberTarifa has become known as 'the Wind Capital' for many different reasons. Its wind reliability probably tops them all. It is very difficult to have two consecutive non windy days. But there is more to a spot than its wind strength. Direction is important too. Expert surfers will tell you how much easier it is to get out and come back with side sure winds. Beginners will appreciate how it will eventually push you back to the beach even if much caution and following simple safety rules is vital. The beach too has its importance. Sandy beaches make the experience mush more relaxing, and for those radicals who look for rock beds to lift those swells, well we have that too, even if not sadly to Hawaiian standards. Waves are best during the equinoxes and in Canos de Meca with strong levante. Tarifa is generally a flat water resort with Levante. 25-29 Mar ISWC Spanish Cup Arinaga, Spain website 26-29 Mar EFPT Torro d'Andaluz Tarifa, Spain 15.000€ website 13-19 Sep Formula Windsurfing Worlds Santa Pola, Spain 30,000 website Wind Lords MainlandPlatja d'Aro Location: 35 km from Gerona, Costa Brava. Facilities: The middle of the Paseo Marítimo is the most sociable spot. That's where the windsurfers come together to do there thing or to drink a "Café cortado con hielo". Friendly atmosphere. Shed with storage area and dressing room are rented out by Tony, at very reasonable rates, with the guarantee of advise and help by the former windsurfing world champion (Tony still participates in formula competitions in the category seniors) In the evenings Platja d' Aro offers a wide range of relaxation possibilities, so the non-surfer partner can also have some fun ... PALMA dE MALLORCA – TROFEO SAR PRINCESA SOFIA - APRIL CASTELLON – COSTA AZAHAR - JUNE The Real Club Nautico de Valencia set up the Trofeo Marcial Sanchez-Barcaiztegui, in 1988 to host its own national cruiser regatta and pay homage to a distinguished admiral of the Spanish marine forces. The regatta was chaired by the His Majesty Juan Carlos de Borbon, King of Spain since 1989. With the approval of her Majesty Queen Sofia, the Cup became the Trofeo De S.M. La Reina – Regatta Homenaje a la Armada – Copa Almirante Sanchez-Barcaiztegui and ever since counted with the attendance, participation and support of the royal family. The program includes up to six races in the classes IMS 500, 600, 670, C, D and IMS Club as well as classic’s races during three days. Prices are awarded by the Royal Family, the Armada and the RCNV within all classes. All important national sailing teams, as well as several international teams participate in the event as a prelude to the Copa del Rey at Palma de Mallorca. website ALICANTE - TROFEO DE TABARCA - JULYd organized with the support of the Federación Valenciana de Vela as well as the Real Federación Española de Vela, is named after the famous island of Tabarca. The program includes up to six races in the classes IMS 500, 600, 670, C, and D counting with international and national teams of the Spanish and International IMS regatta scene. website DENIA – DIANA DE ORO JULY The regatta, hosted by the Club Nautico de Denia and organized with the support of the Federación Valenciana de Vela as well as the Real Federación Española de Vela. The program includes up to six races in the classes IMS 670, C, and D along with a large number of national teams of the Spanish and IMS regatta scene website PALMA DE MALLORCA – COPA DEL REY - JULY & AUGUST s become the largest and most important cruiser regatta in the Mediterranean and a first-class event in the world calendar. Over the years, the regatta has developed into a show cast of the worlds elite teams from all over the world. In 2003, More than 30 teams that competed in the Copa America competed in the XXII Copa de Rey. The roster of the competing teams showed that the Copa de Rey had become a world class event. For the second consecutive year, Caixa Galicia in Group 500 out duelled Bribon and Baleria respectively. The top 3 finishers were all Spanish. In Group 600 Vasco Vascotto's Italtel dominated from start to finish winning easily. Zurich and Wind finished second and third to round the group. In the 2009 edition yachts will participate in the IMS 500, 600, 670 and class M. During 7 days, up to two races per day, including two off-shore races held on two consecutive days. Prizes are awarded in each class by his royal highness Juan Carlos de Borbon, King of Spain.website |
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