The Second week of Mar Menor Nautical Classic was inaugurated this morning by the mayor of San Pedro del Pinatar, José García Ruiz and the Councillor for Tourism, Mark David Grace.
The event did not miss tourism Councilman Aguilar and Gonzalo López Caravaca associations lateen Torrevieja and Cartagena.
As water managers and supporters club have also accompanied the president of the organizing committee by Andrés Sánchez stands that complement the races that are held in the town of 12 to 18 July, and this year have grown in number stands Tourist Murcia, Caravaca de la Cruz, Cartagena Port of Cultures, Commonwealth Tourism del Mar Menor, Cartagena Polytechnic University and Naval who have launched an old Latin and the Oceanographic Institute of the Mar Menor with a seahorse exhibit , which makes a reference Lo Pagán of the various tourism products of the region.
According to Sanchez to "some 60 sailing boats and vintage Latin, from both Murcia and other parts of the Mediterranean coast."
In addition, the organizer thanked the cooperation of the sponsors of the event "without which it would have been impossible to make this second meeting," asícomo available to owners and operators of vessels participating in the event.
The Week is a floating museum with authentic jewelry navigation.
Ships that pass from father to son and lovingly caring for the sailing season.
Another year, Boating Week with the participation of "La Conchita" with 130 old and continues to defend his longevity in the waters of the Mar Menor for over 70 years.
This year the participation is very important to have ships coming from the Albufera of Valencia and the Latin fleet of 21 inches of Torrevieja which this year has brought a jewel beautifully restored St. Paul Pinto built by the teacher in Cartagena.
During the inauguration, the Councillor for Tourism and Culture said that "these activities reinforce the image of the pilgrimage of the Virgen del Carmen", finally, pinatarense Mayor and President of the Commonwealth Tourism Mar Menor, referred to the character Nautica of the Week "is not just a competition but complete with cultural and sports activities in addition to recovering the seafaring traditions."
More than 60 boats competing from next Thursday the 15 categories.
In addition to the races, Week offers exhibitions, both antique and craft related to the nautical, and other activities of various kinds, such as holding a greasy pole and a workshop of knots.
Also, there will be a rowing competition and the performance of boilers, among other events planned.
Source: Ayuntamiento de San Pedro del Pinatar