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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I have to pay extra to maintain the boats?

Your annual subscription fees will be held in individual group accounts and used to maintain the fleet of boats. Maintenance of the Balaton Group fleet of 4 boats is currently managed by Colum McDermott (colm.mcdermott6@btinternet.com) who will arrange regular 'maintenance days' when various tasks will be undertaken by members and also any 'ad hoc' repair sessions as and when required. This is a great opportunity to pick up extra knowledge from our experienced members

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How do I reset my password?

To reset your password, simply go to the login page and click on the 'Forgot Password' link. Follow the instructions provided to reset your password.

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How do I become a member of SAMM?

There is an online membership application form on the website in the Join Us section. There are also links on most pages.

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What is the weather like for sailing on the Mar Menor?

The weather is fantastic with around 320 days per year of sunshine.

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What type of boats are available for sailing?

We have several types of boats in the various sailing groups within SAMM. These range from the Shoestring Groups dinghies, the Balaton Groups 6 meter day sailers, the Deltania Groups 7 and 8 meter yachts and the Mobo Groups motor boat. There is also the opportunity to go cruising on the Med if that takes your fancy.

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Do you offer social events?

Absolutely we do! Throughout the year we have a Spring event that is usually held over three days, which includes sailing to the islands for a picnic, quizzes, often dancing to live music, and of course Caldero Day every October.

The Mar Menor

SAMM (Sailing Association Mar Menor), is based on the shores of the Mar Menor in Murcia, southern Spain. We have over 300 days of sunshine each year and the climate is perfect for sailing.

The Mar Menor (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈmar meˈnor], "Minor sea") is a salty lagoon, in the south-east of the autonomous community of Murcia, in Spain, separated from the Mediterranean Sea by La Manga, a sandbar 22 km in length and with a width ranging from 100 to 1,200 metres. It belongs to four municipalities: Cartagena, Los Alcázares, San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar. With a surface area of nearly 170 km², a coastal length of 70 km, and warm and clear water no more than 7 metres in depth, it is the ideal location to go sailing. Its relatively high salinity, which aids flotation, and remarkable sporting infrastructures make this one of the most popular places in Europe for a wide variety of water sports. If you want to enjoy sailing on the Mar Menor, you can get in touch by using our Contact Page on this website or  email the secretary

SAMM Sailing Association Mar Menor

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