Michael Schumacher is not only a world race car driver, his passion for the sea has taken him in on board the NZL 92. He enjoyed being crew member 18 on board the Emirates Team New Zealand in the regatta that is racing against time with the  Latin Mascalzone team, the Capitalia Team.

On the other side we find Nani Roma, Dakar champion who was the first Spaniard to achieve the anticipated desert title aboard the SWE 63. When this is all over the two will relate their fascinating adventures on the sea in this Louis Vuitton Cup semifinals.

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I can’t believe the wind that always blows so sweetly strong through these parts of the Valencian Community would decide to take a break when it is really needed. Looks like the Regatta committed has decided to suspend the third expedition of the first classification rounds of the Louis Vuitton Cup due to lack of wind.

It has now been three consecutive days that the float has not been able to begin the competition. Frustration for the tripulation, they will have to wait until the wind decides to once again push them along to their victories.

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The Central Market place in Valencia, a very unusual and unglamorous place transformed itself for a night of celebration which turned out to be not only a wonderful private party but also a very glamorous event.

More than a million people were invited to this great party, celebrities such as Demi Moore and her husband Ashton Kutcher where number one in the list and after a two hour wait, the valencianos got a chance to see this royal couple up and close.

A perfect scene to see and be seen in another glamorous night for Valencia.

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Future connections by train to Benidorm will reduce travel time of these great distances even more now (how many people from Madrid would love to enjoy an apartment for the holidays once this becomes a reality?) Because Madrid and Benidorm will be only a couple of hours away. Get out of work at three jump on a train and voila, you are ready to take a dip in the pool by 5 pm.. You can’t ask for more.

Valencia will be only one hour away, something really important being that all official entities live in this city and the capital of tourism which is without a doubt Benidorm. Bringing these two cities closer is sure to impulse tourism.

Valencia, Gandia, El Altet, Benidorm, El Campello.. now just a step closer than before.. all waiting to share its beaches and great climate. Nothing like it.

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Making a splash in the beach of pool is great, but Benidorm offers you the enjoyment of the sea in many other different ways. In the Nautical club of Benidorm there is a sailing school where even the youngest adventurer could begin to discover the first principles of sailing, Kitesurfing or windsurfing cool huh? There are also group classes where you and your buddies could go out and enjoy all the freedom and work sailing can be. You can also of course enjoy a stroll on your Yatch with plenty of docks for visiting ships in Benidorm and in the Port of Alicante.

The Nautical Club of Benidorm also offers scuba diving lessons so you can experience all the underwater beauty the Mediterranean has to offer.

more information | club náutico Benidorm
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The America’s Cup, the great technological and human challenge in contemporary navigation.  2007 brings us the most exciting phases of this Cup, with the Louis Vuitton Cup that will decide the rival for the Swiss team of the Allinghi, in the final phase, the America’s Cup Match.

This year has introduced the previous phase, the Louis Vuitton Acts, two types of regattas, the open float regattas (everyone against everyone), and the match-race (boat against boat), that will guarantee an emotional battle before the Louis Viutton Cup and the America’s Cup Match 2007, which will allow the aficionados to enjoy the trials without having to wait long intervals of years between Cups, being a continuous show in which teams have the opportunity to compare themselves frequently.

The America’s Cup is then the competition that engrosses not only the Louis Vuitton Cup but the America’s Cup Match Race, with the Louis Vuitton Acts as a precursor, that will be celebrated in different locations (Marsella, Malmo-Skane and Trapani) bringing in the emotion of this show to all corners of the world.

The objective has been to open the competition to more of the public, to generate continuous interest in the competition, bring more emotion and arrive at more places other than the winners home court (traditionally until the arrival of Allinghi, USA, England and Australia).

2007 will be the year of the America’s Cup, with Valencia as its unique backdrop acting as the epicenter of a competition the generates enormous interest of the entire world. Prove of this are the reports from sporting ports around the Costa Blanca which are receiving a numerous amounts reservations for moorings for all the yachts that will arrive in the Costa Blanca. All which come  to enjoy all of the surroundings and the passion of this sporting marine competition which is  the most importantant and holds the most tradition in the entire world.

more information | Copa America Web

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Right now is the best time to go camping. With the summer heat just a memory now, we could enjoy the great outdoors with our families before the winter comes knocking gat our doors to visit us with its cold air.
In the Costa Blanca we have many options…. One of them is El Campello Costa Blanca which is very close to the port of El Campello, 10km north of Alicante, and just 15 minutes from Terra Mitica. At your disposal, there are wood Bungalows for up to 8 people, pool, washer, dryer, and hot shower services.

The surroundings of El Campello are gorgeous and there is much to see and do. This weekend let’s go camping!! Reservations are necessary.

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Valencia becomes the first european city to host the America’s cup. Chosen for its reliable weather patterns, excellent sailing conditions and its central location on the mediterrarean, this city has transformed its ports and surroundings to a magnificant theme event.

Sailing is not the only main activity in this 32nd America’s cup, there are boat and photograph exhibitions, museums, shops including the prestigious Louis Vuitton store, El CORTE INGLÉS kids park, spectator boats which for a cost starting at 45 euros, will let you see the action on the race course live, remote control boat pool, in which you can race your favorite team to victory, concerts, and many many more activities.

You can also feel like one of the competitors while you have your picture taken in front of the helm of an America’s cup Class boat, learn to raise the main sail, tie knots, test your strenght on the grinder, all this while you enjoy the many restaurants and bars in the area and relax in one of the most exciting city’s in Spain.

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