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Shoestring

Sailing and Social Group

Started with one wayfarer in 2006 Shoestring now has 2 dinghies at Mar de Cristal. We cater for all levels of experience and our members come from all parts of Europe to enjoy gentle sailing or exhilarating racing on the vast expanse of the Mar Menor

The Group has two locally produced Araez Gambas (Uno and Cuatro) at the Marina in Mar de Cristal. There is also one ‘Laser 2000' (Dos) and a Topper Omega Topaz (Tres) at a site in Playa Honda. The Group routinely sails from roughly 1100 on Wednesday and/or Friday at Mar de Cristal. Subject to decent weather, newcomers can meet other Members and may get a chance to join a sail and be part of a crew. Any interested newcomer can keep an eye out for us at the Marina in Mar de Cristal or contact us via the email below and we can arrange to meet up.


If you are interested in Dinghy Sailing in Southern Spain contact us via email at: shoestringsail@gmail.com

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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.

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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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