One more year and 2nd in a row, we hope that we settle in the Canary Islands Open Water Cup calendar, we have enjoyed a great sporting event organized by Papagayo Bike and the Asociación de Aguas Abiertas B15 Active.
The crystalline waters of the Papagayo Beaches, recently named the best national beach, and its sandy bottom of a yellowish color make these waters the ideal place to celebrate a great swimming event. And if we add that the participants of this journey swim above the sculptures of the Atlantic Museum of Lanzarote, they make it an unique experience in Europe.
The 2nd Travesía Museo Atlántico has once again been a success in participation and organization, in a day in which the weather conditions returned to accompany the swimmers during the 5 km. of the route. The first to arrive at Playa Dorada took just under an hour.
Kennedy Hope (CN Nadamas) from the woman and Michael Ledda (CN Aguacan) ) from the men were the first to cross the finish line of the 2nd Travesía Museo Atlantíco.
Michael Ledda (CN Aguacan) with a time of 57:23 occupied the first place on the podium of the victors, was accompanied in the second position by Iñigo Santamaria (CN Nonadamos) stopping the clock at 57:28, the third position in the pocket was for Davide Ledda (CN Aguacan) winner of the first edition and brother of Michael Ledda reaching only 15 seconds behind the number one.
This tight finish demonstrates the great level of swimmers.
Regarding the girls, Kennedy Hope (CN Nadamas) took first place in the winners' drawer with a time of 58:15, Ainhoa Santana (CN Aguacán) took second place and third place in the drawer went to Nadia Martín (CD Nonadamos) stopping the clock at 01:00:14.
All the swimmers of this great competition were gradually crossing the floating goal, with the satisfaction of having managed to finish this beautiful journey along a fantastic coastline.
For us it was very gratifying to receive the congratulations from many participants for the good course of the event and the great organization.
“Thanks to all swimmers for participating, and enjoy a great day”
After the awards ceremony, the swimmers were able to enjoy an exquisite paella made by chef Gonzalo Calzadilla, and some refreshing salads and fruits that we served in our tents.
Thanks to the large number of volunteers and their effort, this event held in Playa Blanca was a great success.
This competition was once again a reality thanks to the organization of the B15 Active Open Water Association and Papagayo Bike, with the sponsorship of the Yaiza City Council, the Sports Area of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, European Sport Destination by Turismo Lanzarote (ESPD), Hesperia Playa Dorada Hotel, Sandos Papagayo Hotel and Líneas Romero.
Thanks to all the collaborators for making this great event possible: Puerto Marina Rubicón, Tripasión Eventos, Coca-Cola, Distag, Naviera Armas, Fuenteide, Cruz Roja, Emerlan, Protección Civil de Yaiza, Consorcio de Seguridad y Emergencia de Lanzarote, Asociación Creciendo Yaiza,y Emergencia de Lanzarote, Esacan y Bar Snack Playa Dorada, Casa Tato, La Cubierta and La Petite Marmite
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Will you be encouraged to participate in the III edition of the Travesía Museo Atlantíco?
Lanzarote is a natural paradise, it is the perfect place for lovers of open water swimming and cycling.
From Papagayo Bike we can organize all kinds of events related to the world of sport. In our stores in Playa Blanca and Costa Teguise you can find the ideal material to train on the roads of Lanzarote, we have road bikes and MTB so you can enjoy an unforgettable experience.
Do not hesitate to contact us, we will advise you on the best routes and we will put at your disposal the rental of the best bicycles.
21 years of experience on the world of bicycle in Lanzarote guarantee us.
*The cover photo and the images of the competition have been taken by Pedro Pérez, , thanks for letting us use your fantastic photos, the different photos of the volunteers are made by the Papagayo Bike volunteers themselves
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