44Cup Marina Jandía Officially Kicks in Morro Jable

Morro Jable hosted today the official launch of the 44Cup Marina Jandía, the prestigious international sailing regatta that this week brings together some of the world’s best teams. The ceremony highlighted the strategic importance of the event for Fuerteventura, both for its economic impact and for raising the international profile of the municipality of Pájara as a sports venue.

The presentation, led by the master of ceremonies, underscored the collaboration among Calero Marinas, Puertos Canarios, the Jandía Yacht Club, the Morro Jable Fishermen’s Brotherhood, and all the entities that have made it possible for the competition to take place at Marina Jandía.

Juan Luis López, Island Director of Puertos Canarios, praised the role of the Morro Jable port as a host for a competition of this caliber and explained the relevance of events like the 44Cup within the archipelago’s port network, emphasizing their contribution to responsible consumption and the blue economy.

José Calero, President of Calero Marinas, highlighted the significance of hosting the regatta at Marina Jandía and thanked both public and private institutions for their support.

Bertrand Favre, Director of the 44Cup class, explained why the international organization chose Fuerteventura as the new circuit venue, pointing to the island’s natural conditions and the expectations for this inaugural edition in Morro Jable:

“We started talking about Marina Jandía a few years ago with the Calero family, and we are thrilled to be here. It’s a great opportunity to put the on the international sailing map.”

Ignacio Solana, Representative of Tourism for the Canary Islands, noted the event’s value within the regional sports‑tourism strategy, stating that competitions of this level attract visitors interested in nautical activities and the sea.

Alejandro Jorge, Mayor of Pájara, emphasized the importance of public‑private collaboration and highlighted José Calero’s legacy in fostering an alternative economy—both in terms of economic activity and external visibility generated by events held in the municipality.

Marlene Figueroa, Tourism Counselor for Fuerteventura, stressed the support for the event as part of the “blue destination” positioning strategy being pursued by the Cabildo of Fuerteventura.

Lola García, President of the Cabildo of Fuerteventura, pointed out the island’s role as a stage for major sporting events and the 44Cup’s contribution to the island’s strategy to diversify and boost tourism. She also thanked the Calero family for their solid commitment—not only to the event but also to the development of the Marina Jandía infrastructure, now realized with44Cup celebration.

The launch also featured two Canarian sailors competing in this edition:

• Alfredo González of the Lanzarote Calero Sailing Team shared his excitement about racing at home and the technical conditions of Fuerteventura, saying that as a “local team” they feel especially privileged to showcase the venue’s qualities to visiting crews.
• Vasco Vascotto, acclaimed tactician of Península Racing, expressed gratitude for discovering a new high‑level racing destination and praised Calero Marinas’ investment in the site.

The sporting program began on Wednesday with a training race and will run until Sunday, 23 November, when the winner of the 44Cup Marina Jandía and the 2025 circuit champion will be crowned. To bring the competition closer to the public, the organizers have provided a free spectator boat.

All details about the race schedule and the spectator vessel are available on the website www.44cupcaleromarinas.com and on Calero Marinas’ social media channels.

Event partners and sponsors

• Puertos Canarios
• Promotur – Canary Islands
• Cabildo of Fuerteventura
• Tourism of Fuerteventura
• Ayuntamiento of Pájara (Tourism and Sports departments)
• Private companies: R2 Hotels, Cicar Cabrera Medina group