Participate in the Ruta de la Sal Regatta | Regata de Altura to Ibiza

The Ruta de la Sal is a regatta that was born in 1989 to commemorate the blockade that Barcelona suffered during the Carlist Wars.

In May 1846, due to the blockade imposed on Barcelona by Carlist armies during the "Revolt of the Sailors," a salt shortage endangered the city.

A well-known Barcelona businessman had the original idea of challenging the most renowned sailors of the time: he would pay for transporting salt from the Pityusic Salt Flats to El Garraf (Barcelona), but based on the order of arrival. The first to arrive would be paid in gold, while the last might not even be able to pay their crew.

Thirteen boats accepted the challenge. The first to arrive was the “Maltese Falcon,” a 32-meter Baltimore schooner captained by the Greek Andreas Potrus, followed by the xebec “Jerba” and the brig “Arrogante.”

Come live this unique experience and enjoy the thrill of a great offshore regatta aboard one of our sailboats. Don’t miss it!

Feel the exciting sensation of taking part in a fun and thrilling offshore regatta.

Why Choose BDA Sailing Experience?

• Proven Experience: We have a strong track record of participation and organization in the Ruta de la Sal Regatta, ensuring an enriching experience for all crew members.

• Sailboat Fleet: Our sailboats are fully equipped for this type of offshore regatta, offering the comfort of a modern cruiser and fitted with all necessary safety equipment.

• Personalized Attention: Our professional team is dedicated to providing service tailored to the needs and expectations of each participant, from beginners to seasoned sailors.

Book Your Spot for the Ruta de la Sal Regatta

Registration for the Ruta de la Sal Regatta is now open. Due to high demand and limited capacity, we recommend securing your spot as soon as possible. For more information and to book, you can do so directly or contact our team.

What does participation in the Ruta de la Sal Regatta include?

• Fully equipped sailing boat rental
• Skipper
• Registration rights
• Insurance
• Final cleaning

What does our experience not include?

Does not include: Fuel, food, alcoholic beverages and soft drinks, Federation licences in the regattas.

What do I have to bring to the Ruta de la Sal Regatta?

Clothes for the experience, photo or video camera, and... want to enjoy an epic adventure!

Ruta de la Sal Regatta Experience Plan

• Day: 1
  • 14: 00 departure Port Olímpic to reach Port Ginesta at 17:00 (possibility to arrive directly at 20:00 hours to Port Ginesta for those who cannot)
  • 18:00 meeting of skippers.
  • 20:00 dinner in the village and go to sleep early.
• Day: 2
  • 08:00 breakfast and preparations before departure
  • 10:00 start of the race. Destination: Sant Antoni (Ibiza). 140 nautical miles.

If you cannot sail on Wednesday, you can come directly to Port Ginesta or 08.00 h on Thursday.

• Day: 3
  • Arrival to Port de Sant Antoni Portmany along Friday, everything will depend on the wind and our tactics. Time to rest.
• Day: 4
  • 12:00 departure and anchor at Cala Comte. Back to the sunset.
  • 21:00 dinner in the village and awards party.
• Day: 5
  • 10:00 departure from Sant Antoni's return to Barcelona. According to the part and the desire, course to Columbretes, Dragonera or heading direct to Barcelona.
• Day: 6
• Arrival to Port Olímpic in Barcelona upon half-day (aproximatelly, depending of weather and the wind).