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Sunday, May 12, 2013

Sail the 'Med' in Style!

After my posting earlier today about the Lloret Triathlon, I did a bit of research into the tall sailing ship which could be seen out at sea in some of the photos. The ship is the 'Royal Clipper' and was on its way to Barcelona from Monaco (not Palamos as I thought). The 134mt long ship can carry 227 guests in its 112 cabins and has 3 swimming pools on deck, it is available for charter so if you fancy a trip around the 'Med' in style then this could be the way to do it! 
Take a look at the ships website with photos and prices here....'ROYAL CLIPPER' 

The 'Royal Clipper' as seen from our balcony!

Lloret/Fenals Triathlon 2013


 It was a very early start for the competitors in this years Triathlon in Fenals this morning, they took to the sea at 9am for the first leg of the event. I'm glad to say the weather was very good for them as we have had a few dismal days just recently. Meanwhile in the background a 'tall ship' with all its sails out could be seen as they were swimming across the bay...possibly just leaving the port of Palamos further up the coast near the French border!
A close up the ship, brought in by the longer lens on the camera!

 The first swimmers emerging from the sea....now for the 20km bike ride for the 2nd part of the event.

 Racing towards their bikes, at the same time removing their wet suits....

 Cycling gear on, now speeding around the streets of Fenals !
Well done to all who took part!!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Lloret Formula weekend


Today is the first day of the Lloret's Formula weekend long event in the carousel square, and here we have photos of the racing cars which were on show this morning. A stage is being erected for the DJ sessions and there's also special racing tracks for the kids where they can try their skills at driving a quad bike or go Kart.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Thursday, May 09, 2013

Lloret de Mar Events

This Sunday 12th May we can see the 4th edition of the Lloret de Mar triathlon which will again be mainly centred around the  Fenals beach area. The triathlon consists of three sports, the first of which will be  the 700 mts swim (blue route) out into the sea from Fenals beach after which we will see all the competitors race to their bikes for the 20km race along the roads of Lloret (green route)  Once back to base they will then have to complete a 5km run for the 3rd and final part of the triathlon (red route)
So a warning to all locals and visitors to Lloret over the weekend as some roads will closed and parking restrictions are already in place for this event.