Semana Nautica de Melilla
Date 6th to 12th August 2011
Location Melilla (Spanish enclave on the North Moroccan Coast)
Cost £490.00 including delivery from Gibraltar and back
Travel Direct flights into Gibraltar and Malaga
Licences FAV sailing licences required for all competitors, cost 53 Euros.
The Melilla Regatta is one not to be missed, it begins with a delivery/training voyage of over 100 miles from Gibraltar to Melilla, after a days rest, 4 days of around the cans racing follow outside the port of Melilla in the sun drenched Mediterranean sea. As Melilla is so remote, the City and the Yacht club go to extreme lengths to make all visiting yachts and crew welcome, with lavish banquettes and unparalleled shore side hospitality and assistance.
Full Itinerary:
- Monday 6th August: 2 continents regatta
- Tuesday 7th August: 2 Continents Race
- Wednesday 8th August Registration.
- Thursday 9th August Registration. Rest day/training day. Skippers briefing 2000.
- Friday 10th August Racing starts 1330. Reception in the Palacio de la Asamblea 2100
- Saturday 11th August Racing starts 1330
- Sunday 12th August Racing starts 1330. Prize giving 2130
- Monday 13th August Sail back to Gibraltar.
- Tuesday 14th August Arrive Gibraltar.
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