La Ruta de la Sal 2021
Do you want to experience all the excitement of participating in one of the most traditional regatta races in the Mediterranean? Do you want to learn to sail on a cruise? Experiencing the sensation of night sailing, of doing pilot guards, of living together on a sailboat for a few days? So…
…we have opened the registration for the “LA RUTA DE LA SAL” regatta.
4 or 5 days trip to participate in the famous regatta of La Ruta de la Sal, that connects the port of Port Ginesta with the town of Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Last year, cause the Coronavirus, was cancelled twice, in April and in October. This year we hope to enjoy it!
It currently gathers more than 2000 sailboats, making it the regatta with the largest participation held in the Mediterranean Sea.
But what is the history of this regatta? Why its name?
In May 1846, due to the blockade imposed on Barcelona by the Carlist armies during “La Revolta dels Mariners”, there was a shortage of salt that endangered Barcelona.
A well-known Barcelona businessman had the original idea of summoning the most famous sailors of the moment and presenting them with a challenge: he would pay for the services of transporting salt from the Salinas Pitiüses to El Garraf (Barcelona) but according to the order of arrival. First to arrive would be paid in gold, but the last might not even be able to pay the sailors’ wages.
Thirteen boats appeared to the challenge. The first to arrive was the “Maltese Falcon“, a 32-meter Baltimore schooner. in length and skippered by the Greek Andreas Potrus.
In 1989 ANAM decided to remember this route, and created the regatta.
No experience is required, nor to be in a good physical shape, just to feel like having a good time and living a different experience at sea.
What is the program?
Thursday, May, the 27th
- 10: 00h Meeting in Port Marina Badalona to load the boat, distribute cabins and give some minimum notions of security and organization.
- 12: 00h. Departure from Port Marina Badalona to reach Port Ginesta (20 Nm) around 4:00 p.m.
- 8:00 p.m. Skipper’s meeting.
- 9:00 p.m. Dinner in the village and to sleep soon
Friday, May, the 28th
- 08: 00h. Breakfast and preparations before departure
- 10: 50h. Regatta’s beginning. Destination: Sant Antoni (Ibiza). 140 nautical miles.
- If you cannot sail on Wednesday, you can come directly to Port Ginesta the same afternoon or at máximum 09:00 am on Thursday. Price would be the same.
Saturday, May, the 29th
- We will arrive throughout Friday, depending on the wind and our tactics. Time to rest.
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner in the village and prize-giving party.
Sunday, May the 30th
We can choose between two options:
- Departure and anchoring in a cove. Return to Sant Antoni at midday.
- Participation in the 10 Nm coastal regatta in front of Sant Antoni. In this case:
- 09: 00h. Skipper’s meeting
- 11: 25h. Attention sign
- 4:00 p.m. Departure from Sant Antoni back to Port Marina Badalona. Depending on the weather and the desire, heading to Columbretes or direct to Badalona.
Monday, May the 31st
Arrival at Port Marina Badalona in the afternoon. Pick up the luggage, have a drink and a farewell photo.
27th - 31st May
Included in the price
Skipper
Registration to La Ruta de la Sal Regatta, with participation in all events offered by the Organization.
Sailboat and all derived expenses (rent, insurance …)
Port fees.
4 or 5 nights on board in a shared double cabin
Fuel, if is necessary
Not included in the price
Federal License (compulsory)
Any damage that occurs in the boat or in the navigation instruments due to its misuse or negligence.
Meals
Transfers from or to the boat