Between the 03.-05.05 for the second time the event “Superyacht Days” takes place in Port Adriano. During the period of 3 days about 30 super yachts will be presented for its sale or rent. Various nautical companies will present their current offers and invite the customers to their luxury yachts with a minimum length 24m/80ft. Since the event was a great success last year and had more than 10,000 visitors, this year it is also expected to turn the weekend into a great event for the whole family.
More than just an event, a tradition
Every spring, over a thousand sailors from 53 countries come to Mallorca to participate in a unique event where the best crews of Olympic sailing compete in the hope of victory and receive from H.R.H.Queen Sofia, the trophy that bears her name. A legendary trophy on which are inscribed the winners of the 43 editions held to date. The “Sofía MAPFRE” Trophy, also popularly known as the Trofeo Sofía Mapfre ISAF SWC Mallorca, has become over the years a tradition that is part of social and sporting calendar of Mallorca, that feels it as their own and inalienable. A fact that was reinforced with the participation of members of the Royal...
XXVII regatta “Rei en Jaume”
This year between the 6th of June and the 8th of June 2013 the XXVII regatta “Rei en Jaume” will take place on the Balearic Islands. The race runs from the town of Salou, Tarragona to Calvia, Majorca and serves to commemorate the arrival of King James I in Mallorca in 1229, who sailed in that year with his fleet from the port of Salou to Mallorca island to conquer the island. Involved in the organization of the regatta is the marina of Santa Ponsa, and the new marina of Port Adriano, both located in the beautiful southwest of Mallorca. The regatta will be supported by the town hall of Calvia and...
Port Adriano – the exclusive marina
Only 20 minutes west from Palma de Mallorca and a few kilometers south from Santa Ponsa you will find Port Adriano; a modern and impressing marina. Constructed in 1992, Port Adriano has been newly designed just a few years back; a masterpiece by the French star designer Philippe Starck. Although Mallorca disposes of approx. another 40 marinas, non of them reaches the flair and charm of Port Adriano. Starck blurs the frontier between marina and the boat, creating direct contact with the sea and extending the experience of the yacht’s interior design to the quays. Everything until the smallest detail has been thought through and designed....
Pollensa asks permission to create more moorings
The City Council of Pollensa has asked for permission from the Coastal Authority of Balearic Islands to enable up to a hundred moorings in the bay of Pollensa, prolonging the closest dock to the torrents of Albercuix and Can Franc. They are also considering extending the number of moorings at the mouth of the Gola. The aim is to avoid the anchoring of hundreds of boats every summer out of the rules and controlling the swimming area of Puerto de Pollensa.
Professional Racer Action for “normal people”
A new highlight is grounded since October 2012 in the harbour of Puerto Andratx. The professional carbon fibre yacht of Udo Schütz (former professional car driver) is now owned by MYC (Mediterranean Yacht Club), founded by German residents. The boat initially known under the name “Container” – won for Germany in 1993 the Admiral’s Cup – and is named now MYC ONE – after a major refurbishment in Valencia she is in a perfect condition. The MYC, based in Kiel is proud of its impressive racing yacht and counts already 56 members whom enjoy racing, skipper-trainings and blue water sailing. New members of all nationalities...