Barcelona Boat Show 2006

The International Boat Show of Barcelona takes place from 4th to 12th November this year in the Gran Vía exhibition centre and in Port Vell areas and will have more activities than ever this year. And suprisingly its not just for boat lovers either. If you enjoy beach life and activities then this is the place to visit. Get all of the latest gear you need for your trip to Sitges in 2007!

The Fun Beach Area will set the scene for alternative water sports activities, such as light sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking and wakeboarding. This area will house a 15-square-metre swimming pool for demonstrations where huge directional fans will create the conditions necessary for sailing, canoeing and trying out small boats. School children will be able to try out and learn about these types of water sports.

Look out for Eric Sanllehy, World Junior Windsurfing Champion of slalom in the IFCA 2005 World Championship, and his brother Aleix Sanllehy, the runner up, who will be there on Saturday.

Port Vell is the venue being used for the 250 large boats in the Boat Show’s International ‘On-Water’ Exhibition. This location will also be used for numerous other events, such as the Sailing Pro Am, which will consist of amateurs and major professional racers, on 4th and 5th November.