The Real Club Náutico de Motril, in collaboration with the Federación Andaluza de Vela, the Provincial Council, the Mancomunidad and Port Authorities will be holding the VII Regata Trofeo Costa Tropical.

This event, which is being held this weekend, is part of the official Andalusian Federation for Sailing and carries points for the Campeonato de Andalucía de Cruceros which underlines its importance within the Andalusian sail-competition world.

Yesterday was an administrative day with competitors having to register but today will see the first race at midday.

Event Programme

● Saturday the 13th
○ 9:00h-11:00h – Registering for the days race
○ 11:00h – skipper meeting
○ 12:00h – First Trial

○ Starting point: From the Real Club Náutico de Motril
○ Finishing point: In front of Playa Motril
○ Distance: Approx 16 nautical miles

● Sunday the 14th
○ 11:00h – Second Trial
○ Salida: In front of Playa de Castell de Ferro
○ Finishing line: in front of the Iglesia de Torrenueva Costa
○ Distance: Approx nautical miles.

Social Acts
● 13th at 21.00h: Dinner for participating crews.
● 14th at 18.30h: Prize awarding.

(News: Motril, Costa Tropical, Granada, Andalucia)