The Volvo Open 70 boat of the Spanish team Telefonica, will on Wednesday August 8 scale and exclusive in the Real Club de Regatas de Cartagena, clearly showing the connection with your visit Cartagena between the club and the Volvo Ocean Race, one of most important races in the world lasts.
Moreover, during their stay in port, will pay tribute to sailor Diego Fructuoso Cartagena, who was appointed honorary member of the Yacht Club, in a ceremony will be attended by the Councillor for Tourism, Palazón Carolina, who give Welcome to the Volvo Open 70 and its crew, who will arrive around noon.
Currently, the Real Club de Regatas de Cartagena is linked to the most prestigious regattas around the world.
Note that the mold of Telefonica Volvo Open 70 was built and designed by NC in Cartagena, by the company (Synergy Racing Group) of which held by a partner and navigator of the Real Club de Regatas de Cartagena, José Coello.
With respect to the Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012, the Spanish project has had a Cartagena, Llano del Beal, and closely linked to the sail of our region. Diego Fructuoso was the crew of the Spanish ship communication.
His sporting achievements is extensive, highlighting the Olympic Finn class, with two titles of Champion of Spain, 2004 and 2009, in addition to your resume in five Cups in Spain in the same class and one in Star class has also participated, making several victories in TP 52 MedCup circuit with boats Balearia and Caixa Galicia.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena