SAMM (the Sailing Association Mar Menor) can be regarded as the sailing Centre of the Mar Menor and surrounding district. Members and friends come from the local towns and other European countries to sail and socialise. Membership of one of the associated Groups is required to be able to sail one of their boats. The sailing groups are listed below by category, where you can find out all the latest news, race results, and social events.
Updated: Feb 18, 2024
You might not be able to sail out of CAR until April but you can watch Steve & Judy on their epic sail across the Atlantic. In this episode they visit some interesting islands along the way. You can find the -> LINK <- here or on the Home Page of the website.
There is a new section on the website homepage where I will put links to videos and articles of interest. I've been following a couple who have been sailing around the med for a number of years. In fact they were stranded in the mar menor during the covid pandemic for a couple of months if I recall correctly. They have now decided to sail the Atlantic and they will be posting at least one video each month. Some of you may have already seen last month's video, which I posted a few weeks back. I really enjoy watching their adventures and I hope you do too.
Updated: Oct 21, 2023
It was a sight to behold for the many Spanish passers by. A dozen people, some of advancing years, dressed in striped shirts, white pants and hats, prancing around in unison to a strange tune.
What on earth was it? Why the SAMM Flash Dance for 2023 of course, at the Caldero Day in Los Alcazares on October 12th, the Dia de la Hispanidad, national holiday where hundreds take to the beach to celebrate, with many clubs, groups, association and families reserving a pitch with the town hall.
SAMM, the Sailing Association Mar Menor, has participated for more than ten years, erecting a marquee and SAMM banner along with B-B-Q’s and tables.
In recent years a Flash Dance routine has been performed each hour to entertain and attract the crowds. For 2023 Christine, our Treasurer’s wife, suggested the Sailors Hornpipe, supplied the hats, organised the music and choreographed the moves which included swabbing decks, hauling on ropes, climbing rigging and drinking grog, all simulated of course. The performances made many people stop, watch and enjoy the spectacle while they had their photos taken with the dancers or asked about our sailing activities.
Between performances the performers socialised, partied and played the various beach games on offer with the many other SAMM members who were present.
Everybody agreed it was a great social event but now it’s time to get back to serious sailing and our Sunday race days.
