Few vessels can boast of having survived for more than a century while continuing to inspire admiration wherever they go. The Hispania, designed by the renowned naval architect William Fife III for King Alfonso XIII and launched in 1909, is one of them.
Some people’s professional careers become part of an institution’s history. Such is the case of Ferran Muniesa, who is bringing to a close a period of almost thirty years linked to Club Nàutic s’Arenal to take on a new international challenge as Events Director of World Sailing, the International Sailing Federation.
Spearfishing is currently at the center of growing debate in the Balearic Islands. While enthusiasts defend the activity as one based on selective harvesting, respect for the marine environment, and self-consumption, the restrictions introduced in recent years and the management of certain marine reserves have raised concerns among a community that is calling for greater involvement in decisions affecting the sea.
Marine biologist and PhD in Marine Ecology Antonia Solomando is joining the crew of Passion for the Sea to bring audiences closer to the richness of the marine ecosystems of the Balearic Islands, the environmental challenges facing the Mediterranean, and the main species that inhabit our waters.
The Bay of Alcudia once again brought together sport, the sea, and solidarity this weekend with the celebration of the 6th Alcudiamar – Projecte Home Balears Trophy, a regatta that has become one of the most special events on the Balearic nautical calendar.
Talking about the evolution of the nautical sector in the Balearic Islands also means talking about the people who have worked for decades to professionalize the industry, bring companies together, and turn the islands into one of the Mediterranean’s leading nautical hubs.
This week, the Palma International Boat Show will once again turn Palma’s Moll Vell into the main meeting point for the nautical world, bringing together thousands of professionals, companies, and enthusiasts in an event that marks the start of the season.
There are boats that sail, and boats that tell stories. The Rafael Verdera undoubtedly belongs to the latter category. Built in Ibiza in 1841, it is now the oldest vessel in the Spanish fleet still in active service, a true jewel of maritime heritage that continues to sail thanks to the efforts of the family that has kept it alive generation after generation.
The first thing we all do before the weekend arrives is to check the weather forecast. That is why, at Passion for the Sea, in collaboration with Àngel Muñoz, creator of Meteo de les Illes, we offer you the weather forecast every Friday, so that you can schedule your plans in advance and enjoy the sea with all the necessary information.
