English - Ruta de la Sal

Local charity, Joves Navegants, finalised its crew lists this week ready for the forthcoming regattas of the Ruta de la Sal and Palma Vela.

The Foundation, which enables disadvantaged young people from all over the island to learn about the sea, ecology, navigation and boat maintenance skills, has been able to help far more youngsters since it was given the 21 metre ketch Galaxie, in 2003. Every weekend, weather permitting, a group of youngsters take to the waves with Captain Ramon to visit Cabrera or Dragonera and hone their seamanship skills.

On average Joves Navegants introduces 300 new children to the sea every year. From this wealth of enthusiastic youths, eight have been chosen to take part in this year’s Ruta de la Sal. Currently in its 20^th edition, the northern Ruta de la Sal starts from Barcelona on the 5^th of April. 326 yachts with over 2000 competitors will race to Ibiza town, arriving in time for prize giving on Saturday evening.

Galaxie and her crew will leave Palma this Sunday, April 1, and should arrive in Barcelona on Monday where the crew will visit the maritime museum, a workshop which restores boats and the famous Barcelona aquarium. On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon all the boats of the competitors will be open to the public and the crew of Galaxie will have the chance to explain what Joves Navegants has done for them to some of Barcelona’s associations for young people who will visit the yacht. Early on Thursday morning Galaxie will sail out with the other competitors in the Charlie Class and race for the start line.

A second team of 18 crew have been chosen to sail Galaxie in the Palma Vela. This glamourous spring regatta sails out of Palma’s Real Club Nautico between 18 and 22 April and is sponsored by Swiss watchmaker, Hublot. The 250 yachts expected to participate this year include the new monster Maxi, Alfa Romeo2, which is said to be the fastest monohull yacht in the world.

For many years Joves Navegants has worked tirelessly to give hundreds of young people maritime experiences which build their confidence, provide them with skills they may be able to use in the work place and teach them how to work as a team. Our youth is our future, and these keen kids will use all their strength and seamanship to sail Galaxie to victory this Easter weekend.

(Photo caption: Galaxie sailing out of Palma on Sunday, March 28, for final crew training before leaving for the Ruta de la Sal)

For more information see:

www.ibiza-online.com/RegataRutaSal/es

www.palmavela.com

or contact:

Paco or Barbara at the Joves Navegants office on: 971 403761 or 607115056

Update

Los Jóvenes Navegantes de Mallorca llegan a Eivissa

El joven tripulantes de Mallorca de Joves Navegants aborden el velero, Galaxie, han hecho una regata fabuloso en la regata Ruta de la Sal. Llegaron en la ciudad de Eivissa hoy, viernes día 6 de abril, después de navegar en un viento norte-este de 20 nudos, que le dio una rapidaza desde Barcelona de 7-9 nudos todo el rato.

326 veleros participaron en las Rutas norte y sud con más de 2000 navegantes participando en esto, Edición 20, de la regata popular.

La tripulación de Galaxie, que tiene de navegantes el Capitán Ramón Martínez, dos monitores, una cocinera de 19 años desde Ateneu Alcari, y 8 jóvenes que tienen desventajas, participaran en las celebraciones de la regata mañana por la noche, sábado día 7 de abril. El domingo por la mañana volverán a Mallorca.

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Els Joves Navegants de Mallorca Han Arribat A Eivissa

Els Joves Navegants de Mallorca aborden el vaixell, Galaxie, han fet una regata fabulós en la regata de la Ruta de la Sal. Van arriba en la cuitat de Eivissa avui, divendres dia 6 d’abril, despresa van navega en un vent del nord-est de 20 nodes, que el va donar una velocitat fins a Barcelona de 7-9 nodes tot el temps.

326 vaixells van participar en las Rutas del nord y sud amb mes de 2000 navegants participaran en això, en la edició 20 en la regata popular.

La tripulació de Galaxie, que te de navegants el Càpita Ramon Martinez, dues monitors, una cuinera de 19 anys de Ateneu Alcari, y 8 joves que tenen desavantatges, van y participaran en les celebracions de la regata dema per el vespre, dissabte dia 7 dábril. El diumenge navegaran a Mallorca una altre vegada.

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Mallorca´s Young Sailors arrive in Ibiza

The young Mallorcan crew of Joves Navegants aboard their yacht, Galaxie, had a great race in the Ruta de la Sal regatta. They arrived in Ibiza town today, Friday 6th April, having enjoyed a brisk 20 knot north-easterly wind, giving them a fast sail from Barcelona averaging 7-9 knots all the way.

326 yachts raced in the Northern and Southern Rutas with over 2000 sailors taking part in this, the 20th edition of the well known regatta.

Galaxie´s crew, which comprises Captain Ramon Martinez, two monitors, a 19-year-old cook from Ateneu Alcari and 8 young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, will take part in the gala celebrations for the regatta tomorrow night, Saturday 7th April, before setting sail for Palma once again on Sunday morning. ENDS