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Alboran Race 2010

XXX111 Regata Mar de Alboran 29th April to 1st May.

Seawolf Won this Regatta Overall..Well done to all on board. Can't wait to return again in 2011 to defend our title.

Please enquire if you would like to join the winning crew

This race is one of the classic offshore Yacht races of this area. Starting at Club Nautico de Motril the fleet head to the tiny Isle of Alboran situated in the centre of the Western Mediterranean, a distance of 81 miles, after rounding the Island to port the homeward leg is back to Motril making a total race distance of 162 miles. The race record from 2001 is an amazing 8 hours 11 minutes and 32 seconds, held by "Heaven Mijas". A realistic race time for "Seawolf" is approximately 20 to 24 hours.

The race starts at 1600hrs on Thursday 29th April, finishing sometime on Friday 30th.
On Saturday night dinner will be held along with the awards ceremony.

We will be sailing from Gibraltar to Motril on the 26th/27th April, this trip will include race training and offshore safety training for all onboard.

We are offering 2 packages for this prestigious event:

  1. Race Only: (eligibility: Must have previous experience of offshore Yacht racing)
    Join the boat in Motril on Wednesday evening/Thursday morning.
    Briefing and training sail Thursday morning
    Compete in the race
    Enjoy the Dinner and prize giving
    Optional return sail to Gibraltar
    Price £250.00 per person
  2. Training and race: (no experience required)
    Join the boat in Gibraltar 26th April
    Sail to Motril
    Training will take place from Monday to Wednesday
    Briefing and training sail Thursday morning
    Compete in the race
    Enjoy the Dinner and prize giving
    Optional return sail to Gibraltar
    Price £350.00 per person

Both of these deals include:
Food/drinks whilst onboard
Use of Waterproofs / lifejackets
Race entry fees
All mooring fees / fuel costs etc

How to get there:
Direct flights London/Manchester to Gibraltar and Malaga with Easyjet, Monarch and British Airways. Motril only 58 miles from Malaga, serviced by a regular bus service

All crew must have Spanish Federation licences to compete, price 56 euro.

For further details or to book your place please contact us or call 0034664671268

 

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