AGENDA from May 1st to the 7th: we say goodbye to the Palma International Boat Show

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.

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 2nd, the PIBS will hold its final day, bringing to a close an edition marked by nautical activity, innovation and sector debate. Throughout the day, visitors will be able to enjoy proposals such as the final Blue Horizon Plaza debate, dedicated to the values and challenges of the Mediterranean, as well as the information session that FPT Industrial will hold at the Waterline Boat Engineering stand, among other activities.

MALLORCA

• PALMA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW // (from April 29th to May 2nd) – Organized by: ADR Balears (+ info)

Description: Palma’s Moll Vell will bring together more than 300 companies from the nautical sector at this benchmark fair, which marks the start of the summer season in the Mediterranean. 

• BLUE HORIZON PLAZA // (from April 29th to May 2nd) – Organized by: ANEN, SEA TEACH and AENIB (+ info)

Description: The organisations are hosting this space for sector connection and innovation, designed for professionals, companies and enthusiasts from the nautical sector at the Palma International Boat Show 2026. 

• 420 SPAIN’S CUP // (from April 30th to May 3rd) – Organized by: Club Nàutic s’Arenal (+ info)

Description: More than 60 crews are gathering in Mallorcan waters to compete in the 420 class national championship.

• ESTELA BREAKFAST SEMINARS: SUSTAINABILITY // (May 1st) - Organized by: Estela Superyacht Agency (+ info)

Description: Estela will promote a session dedicated to exploring the future of sustainability in the superyacht industry, addressing its evolution from specific technological solutions towards a systemic transformation that integrates propulsion, energy efficiency, retrofit strategies and new governance models.

• MALÉN SART CHAMPIONSHIP // (May 1st) – Organized by: Federación Balear de Actividades Subacuáticas (+ info)

Description: The federation celebrates the second session of this underwater fishing championship for the female category, which qualifies as championship of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands.

• CAPTAIN’S DINNER // (May 1st) – Organized by: ESTELA Superyacht Agency (+ info)

Description: Estela is organising an evening at House of Son Amar, a historic 16th-century estate that provides the perfect setting for the superyacht community to reconnect away from the bustle of the port, on a night that begins with a welcome cocktail in the traditional courtyard and continues with an elegant dinner in a setting that combines Mallorcan heritage with contemporary sophistication.

• VI EMALLORCA EXPERIENCE // (May 2nd) – Organized by: EBOAT (+ info)

Description: The Parc de la Mar hosts the seventh edition of this experience onboard of an electrical catamaran, in addition to celebrating educational workshops.

• CONVERSES AMB LA MAR // (May 2nd) – Organized by: Museu Marítim de Mallorca (+ info)

Description: Carme Alomar Mascaró, researcher of the IEO-CSIC, will lead a disclosure session about the presence of plastics at sea from a scientific and accessible point of view.

• MUSEU I FAR // (May 2nd) – Organized by: Museu Marítim de Mallorca (+ info)

Description: The museum organizes a detailed visit, followed by a route until the lighthouse of sa Creu to discover its history and function inside the maritime landscape.

• COMPETICIÓN INSULAR DE MALLORCA // (May 2nd) – Organized by: Federación Balear de Piragüismo (+ info)

Description: Paddlers of Mallorca reunite to compete in the fourth race of this competition.

• 52 SUPER SERIES SAILING WEEK // (from May 4th to 9th) – Organized by: Puerto Portals (+ info)

Description: TP52 boats will compete in a new edition of this global sailing circuit of high performance.

• REPSOL 150 MILLAS A2 TROPHY // (from May 8th to 10th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: Crews reduced to two sailors will compete aboard cruising boats in a demanding round trip between Sa Ràpita and Ciutadeela, going through Cabrera.

MENORCA

• 100 MILES BETWEEN ISLANDS REGATTA // (from April 30th to May 3rd) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Ciutadella (+ info)

Description: Cruising boats will carry out a 100 mile trip between Menorca and Mallorca, qualifying for Spain’s Cup.

• MENORCA’S INSULAR COMPETITION // (May 2nd) – Organized by: Federación Balear de Piragüismo (+ info)

Description: Paddlers from Menorca reunite to compete in the fourth session to compete in the fourth session of this competition.

• MENORCA’S WINDSURF J5 LEAGUE // (May 2nd) – Organized by: Club Nàutic de Fornells (+ info)

Description: Windsurf’s league for the IQFoil, Raceboard and Bic Techno 293 classes continues.

• MASTER SAIL ES CASTELL // (May 2nd) – Organized by: Club Náutico Villa Carlos (+ info)

Description: Menorca’s waters will host this session for the Europe and ILCA Master classes.

• ILLES BALEARS ILCA 6 // (from May 8th to 9th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Ciutadella (+ info)

Description: Sailors of the ILCA 6 class will compete in this insular session in waters of Ciutadella.

FORMENTERA

• 4TH OPEN CAZAFOTOSUB APNEA // (from May 1st to 3rd) – Organized by: Federación Balear de Actividades Subacuáticas (+ info)

Description: The Club d’Activitats Subaquàtiques Sota S’Aigu hosts this underwater photography session for teams formed by pairs.

We strive to be a media voice and benchmark for the maritime sector in our islands. If you know of an activity or event that’s missing from our weekly agenda, feel free to contact us via email or WhatsApp at +34 653 44 00 44.