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Segura comes alive with spectacular displays of 'wakeboard' (water ski jumps), paddle surfing competition and the first Sailing Regatta 'Murcia River'.
José Ballesta: "Today the Segura river again wears sports and recreation for all residents of Murcia"
The River Segura is this weekend the leitmotif of the activities of the Feria de Murcia, "an environment that is experiencing a festive and for the family environment," called this morning the mayor of Murcia, José Ballesta, during his visit to the water activities are taking place in waters of the Segura, passing through the heart of the city.
From the thirteenth Fishing Contest Feria de Murcia 2016, through the spectacular display of 'wakeboard' (skipping waterskiing) between the gateway Miguel Caballero and Old Bridge, or the first Sailing Regatta 'Murcia River' with Optimist boats.
"Today the Segura River, again, wears sports and recreation for all residents of Murcia with this display of wakeboarding, a very spectacular form of waterskiing.
We will have also sailing boats on the River Segura and then paddle surfing competition.
People come from all over Spain to compete in this field of practice is the Segura river and the athletes themselves considered unbeatable, "said José Ballesta this morning.
"We wanted to give the river a leading role as the backbone and union between the two traditional scenarios of the Fair, such as La Fica and the Recinto de los Huertos" said the mayor, adding that "to enhance it have been installed 14 ephemeral sculptures that enliven the bridges, from Manterola gateway to La Fica ".
Waterskiing activity is a 'National Open' which is developing throughout the day (from 11.00 to 14.30, from 16.00 to 20.00 and 22.00 to 00.00), against the Los Molinos River.
It has installed a cable system similar to mountain ski lift across the Segura, with spectacular displays including wakeboarding jumps and stunts.
In addition, in the evening, from 20.00 to 22.00, start the night SUP races and competitions, an urban water sport that fill the river surfboards and paddlers.
This is the night Sub Urban II Murcia, a pioneer sports event whose first edition was held last year.
I Sailing Regatta 'Murcia River'
Today also is celebrating the I Sailing Regatta 'Murcia River' in the waters of the Segura, Miguel Caballero from the gateway to the Iron Bridge, with the participation of numerous boats and collaboration Optimist Club Nautico Mar Menor.
Hours are morning and this afternoon, from 17.00 to 21.00.
Activity in the river environment will continue tomorrow with the race display with sail boats type Optimist and paddle-surf boards, from 11.00.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Murcia
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