Cartagena to host 10th edition of major charity regatta this September

This September, the Costa Calida hotspot city of Cartagena will celebrate the incredible 10th edition of the Camino de la Cruz-Punta Este Trophy Regatta, a maritime race that will bring together more than 400 sailors across fifty boats, and will have a strong charitable heart. The regatta, which will take place on Saturday, September 12, has already established itself as one of the most outstanding events in Mediterranean sailing, and as one of the benchmark events of the Camino de la Cruz Foundation.

The 10th anniversary: A thrilling event for Mediterranean sailing

The Camino de la Cruz-Punta Este Trophy Regatta, throughout its ten-year history, has now brought together close to a thousand boats, and has established itself as one of the leading nautical events in southeastern Spain. The race, expected to attract between 400 and 500 sailors, will have two starts, one from Cartagena in Murcia and one from Torrevieja in Alicante, both converging on the same routes. 

Connecting Murcia and Alicante through sport

The event is not only a striking, exciting sporting event for residents and visitors interested in maritime sport, but is an important connection between the regions of Murcia and Alicante, consolidating a healthy tourism relationship between the two areas in Spain and driving crowds from either region to visit the other, year after year.

That evening, after the race, an awards ceremony will be held, beginning at 9:00pm at Trips Summer Club.

Raising vital funds for cancer research in Spain

One of the most important aspects of the event is its solidarity. As is tradition, the event will donate its proceeds to a charity in the area. This year, the event will donate its proceeds to the Spanish Association Against Cancer in Caravaca de la Cruz, standing in support of friends and neighbours in the Region of Murcia who are struggling with cancer diagnoses.

The Spanish Association Against Cancer has stated that their main goal is to reach a more than 70 per cent cancer survival rate by the year 2030, through research, resources, and early diagnoses for patients in Spain.