In Cartagena Racing Club everything is ready for the start of the Cartagena Kayak Crossing I-Oran, an adventure sport that will, if the weather permits, tonight on 20 hours from the port towards the Algerian city, and will feature the participation of two paddlers Cartagena, Alejandro Agà ¼ Jesus was and Pedro Martinez.
Ahead are a challenge because, no stops, will face a journey of 115 nautical miles, or what is the same, 214.43 kilometers.
To meet this distance should give about 40,000 strokes.
If all goes well and meet expectations, Agà ¼ was and Martinez can get to Oran on Saturday June 29 at noon, where they will be received by the League president Phoenicia Sailing Oran, Rachid Yadi, next to club president Cartagena Miguel à ngel Celdran, and other personalities from the Algerian city.
About 18:00 pm (one hour less in Algeria) Cartagena club paddlers, along with the presidents of the clubs and authorities offered a press conference explaining the details of the journey.
Also provided are various events, including the twinning of the two clubs.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Cartagena