Corralejo is hosting the “XXIV Isla de Lobos Swimming Crossing” this weekend

The official presentation of the XXIV Travesía a Nado Isla de Lobos took place, an emblematic sporting event that continues to consolidate its position as one of the most prominent open water swimming events in Fuerteventura. The parade took place on the waterfront of the school in Corralejo, and was attended by prominent authorities, including the mayor of the La Oliva City Council, Isay Blanco, the sports advisor, Gleber Carreño, and the sports advisor of the Cabildo de. Fuerteventura, Luis Gonzalez, and the president of CD Herbania, Inma Díaz, who represents the organizers of the event.

This sporting event will be held next Sunday, October 15, and it recorded a high rate of registration within just an hour and a half from the moment the deadline opened, bringing the total number of registered swimmers to 258 swimmers.

The XXIV Isla de Lobos swimming crossing will have a 3,500-meter route, starting from Punta del Marago and ending at the Corralejo Sports Pier ramp. The most notable feature of this competition is the diversity of participants’ origins, which include athletes from Italy, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, the United States, Madrid, Malaga, Barcelona, ​​Granada, the Basque Country and various Canary Islands. carrot. More than 66% of participants are non-island residents, underscoring the growing importance of this event on the international scene.

The 258 participants are scheduled to depart at around 12:00 from Punta de Marajó, on the island of Isla de Lobos, while the first swimmers are expected to arrive at the Corralejo Sports Pier ramp at around 12:45. The competition process will include monitoring the participants and taking an official photo at the marine school, followed by the swimmers boarding the Celia Cruise boat, at approximately 11:30 am.

One important aspect to highlight is that, as in previous editions, security measures have been strengthened to ensure the safety of participants. A detailed safety and emergency plan was prepared, in the presence of civil protection, a medical team, and several support boats and boats that will supervise the development of the test along its entire course.

One of the notable innovations in the test this year is its solidarity nature, as it will be conducted for the benefit of the Spanish Cancer Society.Which highlights the social commitment of this sporting event.

La Oliva City Council Mayor Isay Blanco expressed his enthusiasm for the event, which reflects the municipality’s commitment to combining tourism and sports. CD Herbania President, Inma Díaz, highlighted the continuity and pride represented by the celebration of this event over the years. For her part, Gleiber Carreño, sports advisor to the La Oliva City Council, highlighted the promotion of this competition as a standard in Fuerteventura. Luis Gonzalez, advisor to the Cabildo Fuerteventura, praised the importance of this event at the island and national levels, with a high percentage of participants from outside the island.

This Sunday, Lobos and Fuerteventura are preparing to welcome swimmers and open water swimming enthusiasts in one of the most exciting competitions on the island, which promises emotions and solidarity in an incomparable natural environment.