From Benidorm To Ibiza: An Epic 150km Journey To Support The Fight Against Cancer

Benidorm windsurfer Darío Quesada is preparing to fulfil a dream he has held for 4 decades: to cover, without stops, nan 150 kilometres –83 nautical miles– that abstracted Benidorm from Ibiza connected his board. But beyond nan sporting achievement, this situation carries a charitable intent – raising costs for Anémona, nan self-help group for women pinch bosom and gynaecological crab successful nan Marina Baixa.

The crossing, titled Windsurfer against cancer, will group disconnected astatine 7.30am connected Sunday from Benidorm. Quesada will beryllium accompanied by 2 support boats and a squad of astir 15 people, ensuring his information until he reaches nan larboard of San Antonio de Portmany successful Ibiza.

Quesada admitted to Euro Weekly News nan individual value of nan challenge: “I person wanted to do this for 40 years, but I decided nan clip was correct now because I tin thief Anémona. I respect these women for their spot and perseverance, facing nan unwellness and besides caller challenges, arsenic they do pinch their rowing team.”

A voyage of strength, dream and giving

All costs raised will spell straight to nan association, which already enjoys support from galore sponsors and section residents. Donations tin still beryllium made via Anémona’s slope account, done Bizum to nan charismatic number of nan event, aliases astatine Anémona’s headquarters, stating that nan publication is for Darío Quesada’s crossing.

From a method perspective, some Quesada and title head Fernando Pardo explained that upwind conditions will beryllium crucial. The travel is expected to past astir 15 hours, opening pinch a agelong towards Calpe, wherever a marker buoy will beryllium placed, earlier continuing consecutive crossed to Ibiza.

To complete nan route, Quesada will usage a smaller-than-usual windsurfer people sail – not designed for title – though he will besides transportation spare sails successful lawsuit of a storm, on pinch LED lights and different instrumentality required for nighttime navigation. A aesculapian and wellness squad will recreation aboard nan support boats to guarantee information passim nan attempt, together pinch representatives from Anémona and Benidorm councillors.

With determination and a beardown consciousness of charity, Quesada is fresh to move a lifelong dream into a travel of hope.