Real Club De Regatas De Alicante (RCRA), Marassi Marina Yacht Club, and Felix Maritime Agency have officially signed a friendship agreement during the 6th edition of the Egypt International Boat Show, held from 11 to 14 July. The signing ceremony took place on 12 July 2024, at Marassi Marina on the North Coast and was attended by representatives from RCRA through a formal invitation from Felix Maritime Agency, the official maritime partner of the Egypt International Boat Show. Notable representatives from the three organizations graced the ceremony, including Naguib Latif (Founder of Felix Maritime Agency), Amr Abou El Saoud (Marassi Marina Director), Miguel Lopez (RCRA Club President), and Francisco Sanchez 'Kiko' (RCRA team director and Olympic gold medalist). As part of the agreement, Felix Maritime Agency will promote RCRA in Egypt. The agency will also organize future regatta events, positioning Marassi Marina as a potential rally stop in the Mediterranean. Felix Maritime has a strong history of organizing international rallies, including the Eastern Mediterranean Yacht Rally (2005-2009) in Port Said, which celebrated international camaraderie in the open seas. The rally drew more than 130 sailing yachts from 17 different countries, including Britain, America, France, and Germany. Additionally, the Vasco Da Gama Rally, starting in Portugal and including Egypt's inaugural rally stop at Port Said, crossed the Suez Canal to reach its final destination in Egypt's Port Ghalib before ending the rally in India. The agreement aims to maintain full awareness and information sharing between members of both clubs regarding activities organized by either club. All parties will engage in joint promotional efforts to establish each other as preferred tourist destinations and announce forthcoming collaborative maritime events on relevant digital platforms. This agreement will foster cultural exchanges and knowledge sharing, allowing the clubs to share best practices, technical expertise, and innovative approaches to sailing and yacht management. Key elements include facilitating crew and member exchanges, co-branding, and cross-promotion, further strengthening the visibility and reputation of both Yacht Clubs. Miguel Lopez expressed, "For us, it's a complete honor to sign this agreement with Marassi Marina. We would be absolutely glad to share our knowledge gained from years of experience in sailing and regattas." All parties will gain access to a broader network of sailing enthusiasts and the ability to promote their activities and initiatives jointly. This collaboration lays the groundwork for organizing and marketing future regatta events, leveraging combined resources to attract a global audience of competitive sailors, spectators, and maritime industry stakeholders.
