The Sal Road on April 6 and the Multihull Rally & Race on May 13 make Barcelona, and more specifically Port Ginesta, a pole of attraction for the cruise catamarans

The cruise catamaran sector is experiencing spectacular growth. The great stability and habitability of this type of ship has been a demand to capture much of the new sailors and also to experienced shipowners who have decided to change this type of ship.

Despite this growth, to date there were no events adapted to the philosophy and technique of navigation in catamaran, which differ to a large extent from classical navigation in monocascos.

Both events are organized in Port Ginesta, a promoter of Multihull Friendly Marinas, an entity that brings together the ports specially adapted to accommodate catamarans and trimarans, in which also participate Sant Carles Marina, Port Adriano, Club Nautico El Masnou and Club Nautico Estartit.

The first event adapted to the catamarans is La Ruta de la Sal, the most popular high race in Spain, which will be held on April 6 coinciding with a holy week. It offers two alternative tours, with one destination: Sant Antoni de Portmany in Ibiza. The Barcelona version is from Port Ginesta and represents a total of 140 nautical miles, while the Denia version is from the Royal Nautical Club of Denia and represents 120 nautical miles.

The second event is the Multihull Rally & Race, an event created exclusively for the catamarans and trimarans of cruise. It is based on a festive and social philosophy, which includes both the "Rally" format, to bring together the lovers of this type of boat, and the "Race" format, for the sailors who enjoy healthy competition.

On Saturday, May 6, in the member ports of Multihull Friendly Marinas: Port Adriano, Sant Carles Marina, Club Náutico El Masnou and Club Náutico Estartit, the exits of the rallies to Port Ginesta will be held. A flotilla navigation to promote the construction of the shipowners community.

The following weekend, on May 13 and 14, the main event takes place in Port Ginesta. On Saturday the "mile launched" is organized, in which each boat has several attempts to mark the best time to travel a mile with wind through and the night is extended with the crew dinner and the Multihull Festival. On Sunday 14, the 25-mile coastal race is held, along the beautiful coast of the Garraf, followed by the trophy delivery and the closing party.