The most important event for nautical fans

All the latest in nautical sports and recreation are being presented, from September 24th to 29th, in the Barcelona Boat Show, which will be held in Port Vell. The event, Spain’s most important boat show, is also featuring numerous activities for the whole family.

At the in-water and on-land show, fans of the sea will be able to see the latest boats, fishing accessories, nautical sports products, engines, new technologies and other services for navigators.

This year’s show, which will occupy the Moll de la Fusta and the new Moll d’Espanya, jetty, is coinciding with the with the Fiesta for the Mercé, Barcelona’s patron saint, and with the Mediterranean Tall Ships Regatta, a spectacular competition.

This year, among the star activities will be the first Barcelona SUP (Stand-Up Paddle) Festival, which will include an original race for participants in this water sport (Saturday 28th), the 1st La Mercé Boat Show Regatta, with radio-controlled sailboats, and the evening Boat Parade, being held for the second year running, which will show the latest innovations in design and technology (Friday, 27th).

The list of proposals also includes conferences, presentations of regattas, traditional wooden boat exhibitions and different nautical sports sessions.

Barcelona, September 2013