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Benidorm to Host Decisive Suma League Rowing Regatta with Over 500 Athletes

 

Benidorm / 26 March 2026

 

Benidorm will play host to the 9th Regatta of the Mediterranean Fixed Seat Suma League on Sunday, 29 March, bringing together 530 athletes from 17 clubs across the Valencian Community in one of the key events of the season.

 

The regatta will take place in the waters of Cala del Mal Pas, opposite the iconic Balcón del Mediterráneo, offering spectators panoramic views of the races from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Organised by the Valencian Community Rowing Federation and sponsored by Suma Tax Management, the event is crucial as it represents the third-to-last race of the league, with every point counting in the fight for the championship.

 

Competition Format and Categories

Athletes will compete in traditional Llaüt Mediterráneo boats, a heritage rowing style of the Valencian coast, in categories including:

• Cadet
• Youth
• SCM (athletes who have overcome breast cancer)
• Veteran
• Absolute

 

The Absolute category will race over 1,400 meters with three turns, while other categories will complete 700 meters with a single turn.

 

Participating Clubs

Seventeen regional clubs will compete:

1. Clot de L'Illot Sports Club, El Campello
2. Valencia City Rowing Club
3. Alicante Costa Blanca Yacht Club
4. Altea Nautical Club
5. Benidorm Yacht Club
6. Campello Nautical Club
7. Jávea Nautical Club
8. Santa Pola Nautical Club
9. Club Rem Cía Gandía
10. Club Rem Grau Gandía
11. Club Rem Marina Denia
12. Royal Nautical Club of Calpe
13. Royal Nautical Club of Denia
14. Royal Nautical Club of Valencia
15. Royal Nautical Club of Torrevieja
16. Royal Alicante Rowing Club
17. Sports Section of the University of Alicante

 

Tourism and Community Impact

The regatta coincides with the Easter holiday period, one of the busiest tourist seasons in Benidorm, and is expected to draw a large turnout of visitors, including UK tourists, providing both a sporting spectacle and a showcase of the city’s maritime culture.

 

Local authorities emphasise that the event combines athletic excellence, tradition, and tourism promotion, strengthening Benidorm’s position as a vibrant coastal destination.

 

The organisers stress that this regatta is not just a race, but a celebration of Valencian rowing heritage, providing thrilling competition while engaging both residents and international visitors alike.