AGENDA from the 28th to the 30th of August: the 62nd Bufete Frau reaches its finale

To help you make the most of everything the Mediterranean has to offer this week, here is our selection of the most noteworthy activities taking place over the coming days.

The 62nd Gran Día de la Vela - Bufete Frau enters its final stretch this weekend in Palma Bay, with the last races set to bring to a close an edition that has gathered nearly 500 sailors from 34 clubs.

MALLORCA

• GRAN DÍA DE LA VELA - BUFETE FRAU // (from the 22nd to the 30th of August) – Organised by: Club Nàutic s’Arenal (+ info)

Description: Nearly 500 athletes are taking part in the second stage of the 62nd edition of this event, featuring the Optimist, 420, ILCA 4, ORC Cruiser and Lateen Sailing classes.

• TROFEO PRESIDENTE // (from the 27th to the 28th of August) – Organised by: Club de Vela Puerto de Andratx (+ info)

Description: The Cadet, ILCA 4, Hansa 303 Solo, Europe, Optimist, Optimist D and 420 classes come together in the waters off Andratx to compete in this regatta.

• L’ODISSEA DEL VELL MARÍ // (28th of August) – Organised by: Museu Marítim de Mallorca (+ info)

Description: The museum hosts a screening of the documentary L'Odissea del Vell Marí, a road movie that invites audiences to reflect on the conservation of one of the Mediterranean’s most emblematic and endangered species.

• TROBADA EN MEMÒRIA DE BIEL ROSSELLÓ // (29th of August) – Organised by: Club Nàutic s’Arenal (+ info)

Description: The club is organising this event dedicated to lateen sailing boats as part of the programme of the 62nd Gran Día de la Vela - Bufete Frau.

• SA MILLA // (29th of August) – Organised by: Club Nàutic s’Arenal (+ info)

Description: Participants will swim one nautical mile between the club and Cala Blava in an open-water crossing along the Mallorcan coast.

• ART EXHIBITION // (29th of August) – Organised by: Club Nàutic Sa Ràpita (+ info)

Description: The club opens an exhibition by artist Guadalupe Carracedo in the Ponent and Llevant rooms. It will remain on display for fifteen days and will include a charitable initiative in aid of the Spanish Association Against Cancer.

• PAPÁ OPTIMIST // (30th of August) – Organised by: Club Nàutic Portitxol (+ info)

Description: Adults will put their sailing skills to the test aboard an Optimist, a dinghy originally designed for children, in a fun competition that reverses the usual roles and will end with refreshments for participants.

• CHILDREN’S PARTY // (30th of August) – Organised by: Club Nàutic Portitxol (+ info)

Description: The club’s youngest members will enjoy activities including inflatable castles, foam cannons and water games.

MENORCA

• 22nd COPA DEL REY REPSOL DE BARCOS DE ÉPOCA // (from the 25th to the 29th of August) – Organised by: Club Marítimo de Mahón (+ info)

Description: Forty classic yachts come together in Menorcan waters to compete in one of the Mediterranean’s most prestigious sailing events.

IBIZA

• CANOE DAY // (29th of August) – Organised by: Es Nàutic (+ info)

Description: The club holds a new edition of this traditional paddling event, featuring a return route from the CNSA facilities to Es Salt d’en Portes, near the Aquarium at Es Cap Blanc, before heading back to the Sports Area.

• BEACH CLEAN // (29th of August) – Organised by: O Beach Ibiza and Bam-Bu-Ku (+ info)

Description: The two organisations are hosting a beach-cleaning volunteer day in Ibiza, which will also include breakfast at Bam-Bu-Ku for participants.

FORMENTERA

• TROFEO MARCOS MAYANS // (from the 29th to the 30th of August) – Organised by: Club de Surf Formentera (+ info)

Description: Participants gather in the waters of Formentera to compete in this traditional windsurfing and windfoiling event.

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