AGENDA from September 25th to October 1st: science, regattas, fishing and much more

To help you make the most of everything the Mediterranean has to offer this week, here are some of the most notable activities taking place.

This week, the ports and yacht clubs of the Balearic Islands will offer a varied programme for all audiences, with activities ranging from the Nit de la Recerca and the traditional Vuelta a Cabrera for solo cruising boats, to the sports activities of the ‘Viu en gran’ programme and the Fira Marinera in Ibiza.

MALLORCA

• EUROPE CLASS SPAIN’S CHAMPIONSHIP // (from September 24th to the 27th) – Organized by: Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx (+ info)

Description: Around twenty sailors will compete in this national event for the Europa class, which will take place off the coast of Andratx.

• RESEARCH NIGHT // (September 25th) – Organized by: Govern de les Illes Balears (+ info)

Description: Different organisations will bring science closer to the public, including SOCIB, which will showcase oceanography through demonstrations of ocean observation technologies, citizen science initiatives, activities for children and families, a storytelling session and a photography exhibition in Palma.

• ‘VAQUES’ FISHING // (September 26th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: The club is organising a new vaques fishing event, a traditional bottom-fishing method that uses specific fishing gear to catch this type of fish.

• EUROBALEAR TROPHY // (September 26th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic s'Arenal (+ info)

Description: The club is organising a new coastal trolling event, a type of boat fishing that involves slowly dragging lures close to the coast to catch predatory species.

• YOUTH AND CHILDREN DIVING CHAMPIONSHIP // (September 26th) – Organized by: Federación Balear de Actividades Subacuáticas (+ info)

Description: The organisation is hosting this pool diving championship for young participants.

• OPEN DAY // (September 26th) – Organized by: Club de Mar-Mallorca (+ info)

Description: The club is holding an open day for young people aged 7 to 15, who will have the opportunity to discover and try sailing and canoeing activities, as well as take part with their families in a guided tour of the club’s new facilities.

• CATS REVIVAL // (September 26th) – Organized by: Puerto Portals (+ info)

Description: Puerto Portals hosts a new edition of this event, which this year introduces an afternoon format starting at 5:00 p.m., featuring sets by DJs Tere G, Xavi Fuster and Will DC, bringing back the music and atmosphere that made Cats an iconic venue.

• SOLO CABRERA ROUND-A-BOUT // (September 26th) – Organized by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: The legendary circumnavigation of Cabrera returns for solo cruising boats.

• PEPE BELLVER MEMORIAL TROPHY // (from September 26th to the 27th) – Organized by: Real Club Náutico de Palma (+ info)

Description: The club is hosting another edition of this regatta for ORC and ORC A2 cruising boats.

• COLONYA TROPHY // (from September 26th to the 27th) – Organized by: Reial Club Nàutic del Port de Pollença (+ info)

Description: Young sailing talents will gather in the waters of Pollença to take part in this Optimist D event.

• VIU EN GRAN // (from September 28th to October 1st) – Organized by: Consell de Mallorca (+ info)

Description: The Consell de Mallorca programme will offer inclusive sports activities, with aquatic cycling sessions in Sa Ràpita on the 28th of September, adapted sailing in Andratx on the 29th of September, and dragon boat in Alcúdia on the 1st of October.

MENORCA

• SNIPE’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP // (from September 19th to the 26th) – Organized by: Club Marítimo de Mahón (+ info)

Description: Menorca becomes the epicentre of dinghy sailing as it hosts the Snipe Class World Championship, with more than 80 participants.

• 0 PLASTIC MENORCA EXPEDITION // (from September 24th to the 27th) – Organized by: 0 Plastic Menorca (+ info)

Description: The 0 Plastic Menorca Expedition celebrates its seventh annual edition, bringing together 30 local and international volunteers to clean up the coastline, carry out dives and raise awareness about plastic pollution in the Mediterranean.

• RESEARCH NIGHT // (September 25th) – Organized by: Govern de les Illes Balears (+ info)

Description: The Jaume Ferrer Research Station (La Mola, Mahón) will bring science closer to the public with a programme including talks on the seabed of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve and the exhibition ‘La Mar’ by Kike Ballesteros, among other activities.

• FIBREGLASS HULL REPAIR TRAINING // (from September 25th to the 27th) – Organized by: Centre de la Mar (+ info)

Description: The centre is hosting a session for U16 sailors in Optimist, ILCA, windsurfing and canoeing to teach them basic maintenance and repair techniques for their boats.

• ‘SWIM IN MENORCA’ // (September 27th) – Organized by: Menorca Channel Swimming Association (+ info)

Description: The organisation is organising a swimming crossing between Macarella and Son Xoriguer.

IBIZA

• MARITIME FAIR // (from September 24th to the 27th) – Organized by: Ajuntament de Sant Antoni (+ info)

Description: Sant Antoni de Portmany celebrates the 15th edition of its traditional Maritime Fair with four days of gastronomy, crafts, shows, music and family activities.

• TECHNO 293 AND IQFOIL BALEARIC ISLANDS CHAMPIONSHIP // (from September 25th to the 27th) – Organized by: Club Náutico Santa Eulalia (+ info)

Description: The club is hosting this championship, which will bring together sailors from the Techno 293 and iQFOiL classes in the waters of Santa Eulalia.

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.