AGENDA from August 7th to the 13th: the islands finalized the preparations for the solar eclipse

To help you make the most of what the Mediterranean has to offer this week, here’s a roundup of the most notable events taking place.

The Balearic Islands get ready to experience the solar eclipse of the next Wednesday, August 12th, with a special schedule that will combine disclosure, observation and activities at sea. The session will have different proposals to bring this phenomena closer to civilians such as a conference about key factors about the eclipse or a boats’ encounter to follow its evolution from the sea.

MALLORCA

• THE SUNSET MARKET // (from July 15th to August 13th) – Organized by: Puerto Portals (+ info)

Description: The organisation is hosting a new edition of its summer market, which will be open every Wednesday and Thursday, featuring a diverse selection of stalls offering design products, fashion, accessories and home décor items.

• 44TH COPA DEL REY MAPFRE // (from August 1st to the 8th) – Organized by: Real Club Náutico de Palma (+ info)

Description: Around one hundred boats will gather in the Bay of Palma to compete in one of the Mediterranean’s most iconic regattas.

• LUIS HOMAR MEMORIAL // (from August 6th to the 7th) – Organized by: Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx (+ info)

Description: Athletes from the Optimist, ILCA, 420 and Cadet classes will gather in the waters of Andratx to compete in a new edition of this traditional regatta.

• WATER GUNS BATTLE // (August 7th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: The club is organising this water pistol battle for people of all ages.

• ES CALÓ WIND SERIES // (August 7th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic s’Arenal (+ info)

Description: The seventh session of this sports circuit for the Open Foil, Windsurf Slalom and Wingfoil classes, which will gather sailors from different clubs of the islands, starts.  

• MUSEUM VISIT + ‘ORKAN’ VISIT // (August 8th) – Organized by: Museu Marítim de Mallorca (+ info)

Description: Civilians will be able to enjoy a guided visit to the museum to discover Mediterranean history and sailing, and a visit to the viking drakkar ‘Orkan’, an impressive replica of a viking vessel that will stop over the port of Palma.

• SUMMER MUSICAL // (August 8th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic s’Arenal (+ info)

Description: Music artist Moisax will perform live at the club's terrace, giving soundtrack to the best sunsets between sea's breeze and a unique ambience in front of the Mediterranean.   

• PAELLAS AND FIDEUADA TROBADA // (August 8th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Portitxol (+ info)

Description: Members gather at the Portitxol to enjoy a paellas and fideuá trobada in company.

• MARE DE DÉU D’AGOST REGATTA // (from August 8th to the 9th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic C’an Picafort (+ info)

Description: The club celebrates a new edition of this regatta for cruise yachts and the Optimist, Optimist D, Snipe, Láser Pico, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes.

• FAMILY YOGA WORKSHOP // (August 9th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: Guided by Maria Monserrat, participants will discover the different benefits of yoga through a dynamic, fun session for all ages.

• ILLES BALEARS CLÀSSICS REGATTA // (from August 11th to the 15th) – Organized by: Club de Mar-Mallorca (+ info)

Description: Palma bay will gather a fleet divided between Barcos de Época (previous to 1950), Barcos Clásicos (previous to 1975), the imposing ‘Big Boats’, as well as the classes Espíritu de Tradición and Presencia.

• ECLIPSE CONFERENCE // (August 12th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: The club, in collaboration with the Asociación de Navegantes Mediterráneo, organizes a conference open to all interested people to learn how a full solar eclipse takes place and which are the best recommendations to observe it safely, specially from the sea.

• ECLIPSE SESSION // (August 12th) – Organized by: ADN Mediterráneo (+ info)

Description: After the conference organized alongside Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita, the entity celebrates a vessels’ encounter at sea to follow the eclipse’s evolution up close from a privileged perspective, before returning to the club to share dinner.

• NORTH SAILS SUMMER SERIES // (August 12th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic s'Arenal (+ info)

Description: The last round of the club’s social regatta league for cruising yachts and B/One boats gets underway.

• “LOS BARCOS DE DON JUAN DE BORBÓN. UN MARINO SINGULAR” PRESENTATION // (August 13th) – Organized by: Club de Mar-Mallorca (+ info)

Description: Writer and diplomat Fernando Schwartz Girón presents this book written by Luis Tourón Figueroa, a work that details the great passion for the sea and sailing of Don Juan de Borbón, exploring his sailor phase through a detailed selection of documents and illustrations.

IBIZA

• FESTES DE LA TERRA TROPHY // (from August 6th to 8th) – Organized by: Club Náutico Ibiza (+ info)

Description: The regatta comes to an end with the Optimist class races.

FORMENTERA

• CAP DE BARBARIA // (August 12th) – Organized by: Consell de Formentera (+ info)

Description: Formentera’s Council, in collaboration with the Astronomic Association of Formentera, organizes a special session to experience the solar eclipse from the landscape of Es Cap de Barbaria, one of the most iconic places of the island.

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