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a unique experience on the costa blanca

Sailing to Tabarca Island or Cape Huertas. Full day excursion with homemade food served on board, 3 hours along the white coast with sunbathe in high sea, or watch the sunset from the bay of Alicante, you choose the best experience to share with us . We celebrate your private events, bachelor parties, company groups, because the catamaran is the ideal place!

Why choose Alicante Catamaran

Family treatment: From the reserve and throughout the tour

Sailing in a very stable Maxi Catamaran

Merchant marine safety regulations

Limited capacity  to 62 people

Excellent quality-service-price ratio

Committed to the environment

All excursions and tours include: water, soft drinks, fresh fruits, free snorkel equipment. Swimming supervised by our lifeguard.

Tabarca Island

From the port of Alicante, let yourself be carried by the wind along the Costa Blanca, towards the Island of Tabarca. Home-made paella, relaxation and sunbathe to enjoy the crystalline waters of the island, the first marine reserve in Spain.

Sail & Coast

Discover the pleasures of sailing in maxi catamaran along the Costa Blanca. Enjoy this 3-hours sailing tour to sunbathe away from the crowded beaches and swim in the high seas, near Cabo de Huertas.

Live the experience of a sunset boat trip on the coast of Alicante. With snacks and small bubbles of cava, admiring the landscape of Albufereta and Cabo de Huertas and its lighthouse.

Aperitif with Live Music

Enjoy an incredible evening on a catamaran with live music in an ideal environment to relax at the end of the day...

Private Events

Do you want to surprise your partner or friends with a special day? We help you organize an unforgettable day on the catamaran, designed for weddings, celebrations, nautical events or team buildings,... 

More adventures

We help you spend a different day thanks to other adventures such as kayaking, paddle surfing, parasailing or Flyboard. Consult us

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Customer Reviews

- kristie h - (google) -.

“  We went on the sunset trip - it was superb! The staff were kind and well organised. The boat was spacious and clean. We enjoyed ourselves from start to finish. Such beautiful views, warm sea to swim and snorkel in, nets to relax and dry off in and then the stunning sunset to top it all off. Highly recommend!  ”

- Starguy83 - (Tripadvisor) -

“  Amazing!!!This trip was amazing nice people that take care of everything! Very kind and enough delicious food and drinks on board!! The price is nothing for what you get!  ”

- Jennika E - (TripAdvisor) -

“  My friends and I (all University students) were looking for a boat cruise and found this one. We did the 6hr catamaran boat cruise to Tabarca and it was the highlight of our trip! The boat cruise included one alcoholic drink, fresh fruit and snacks constantly, a lovely lunch, beautiful views from the ocean and snorkelling off the boat at Tabarca island with tons of fish to entertain us. The staff were incredibly friendly, the boat wasn't overly full which left lots of room for us to have our own space but still meet some other travellers. When snorkelling they fed the fish near us so we could swim with them. Honestly, could not say enough good things about our trip and recommend it to all ages and groups!.  ”

- Karenfitzs -

“  Fabulous boat party in Alicante!. Booked this experience for my daughters hen weekend in Alicante. I personally did not attend but having paid for this outing on the high seas I wanted to ensure that it met their expectations . I exchanged emails with Fanny who was extremely pleasant and helpful. The bank transfer was easy to negotiate so the girls didn’t have to deal with the final payment on arrival. On their return home the party could not have been more enthusiastic. They said there was lots of room on the boat to dance and relax. The crew were friendly, cheerful and accommodating. The snacks and drinks on offer were plentiful and the dj was happy to take requests. They enjoyed having the opportunity to swim and fortunately nobody was seasick. All in all it’s seems to have been one of the highlights in their packed itinerary. On the company website they also advertise days trips for those who want something a little less energetic, these look ideal for families.  ”

- 848laurents -

“  Very good activity. Top crew. Visit to Tabarca Island. Nice and fun. Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia and is located opposite the city of Alicante, 11 nautical miles offshore and near the Santa Pola headland. In fact, it’s more than just an island: it’s a small archipelago that comprises the islets of La Cantera, La Galera and La Nao as well as the Isla de Tabarca itself.  ”

- Jonathan Bate - (Facebook) -

“  I booked the boat for 15 people for a birthday party. We had an amazing time! The staff were fantastic, they let us play music, enjoy all of the boat, served plenty of drinks and cleaned up after our fun! Highly reccomend them, great customer service and they couldn't have been more acomodating.  ”

- Travelabout2u -

“  Brilliant day out!! I cannot recommend this experience enough! Crew were polite and professional and clearly work brilliantly as a team. They were attentive and multilingual so able to answer any query. The sail was up and everyone was safe and comfortable and enjoying the trip. Only an hour and a half travel each way which flew by and nearly three hours swimming and snorkelling in the warm clear seas. Option to go to the island to the beach or wander but we stayed at the boat as my girls wanted to see the fish. An abundance of drinks and snacks on board, all freshly prepared. Staff were relaxed but professional and on the ball. Decks were cleaned and tables wiped, glasses cleared and washed, drinks chilled and bread fresh. It was worth the cost. Better, I would imagine, with fewer people... boat holds 62 and there were about 40 of us so more space for shade or sun bathing. Suitable for couples families or groups of young people . Paella was delivered by boat...hot and freshly cooked, chicken, vegetarian or seafood and really delicious...the fish devoured the sbsll amount left over. A great day out so thanks to all the crew and organizers...very much enjoyed!  ”

“  Amazing boat ride! Crew is very nice! Very much recommended.  ”

- Killian d Tripadvisor -

“  Fantastic day. Went with young kids and grandparents. Very well run and organised....fantastic crew who couldnt do enough for you.....everything was excellent.  ”

- Jackie - (Google) -

“  Thank you for the most perfect day celebrating our Anniversary with our children & granddaughters. You made it so special for us with the gifts, champagne & cake. The captain & crew were so friendly & helpful - beautiful day xx  ”

- Mariano - (Google) -

“  Hi guys just wanted to say thank very much for the great experience we had on the Katamaran trip to Tabarca island. You guys really went the extra mile with providing us with an excellent service especially regarding my partner birthday treat. She was really happy with it and we enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to another one with you guys soon. I can recommend this guys more.  ”

- Mastakran sukhitcharoenkul - (Google) -

“  Our trip was from 11am-5pm to Tabarca island. The crew was SUPER NICE and friendly. The captain let me picked the songs..I felt special hahaha?. The boat was beautiful and big…not too crowded. Overall, it was a great experience. Highly recommend :)  ”

- Demi Dauerer - (Google) -

“  Great experience for an awesome price.  Free drinks, great organize and super nice crew! Couldn’t have asked for more. Can really recommend it!  ”

- Kristie Horley - (Google) -

“  Amazing boat ride! Crew is very nice! Very much recommended.   ”

“   Amazing!!!This trip was amazing nice people that take care of everything! Very kind and enough delicious food and drinks on board!! The price is nothing for what you get!   ”

“  My friends and I (all University students) were looking for a boat cruise and found this one. We did the 6hr catamaran boat cruise to Tabarca and it was the highlight of our trip! The boat cruise included one alcoholic drink, fresh fruit and snacks constantly, a lovely lunch, beautiful views from the ocean and snorkelling off the boat at Tabarca island with tons of fish to entertain us. The staff were incredibly friendly, the boat wasn't overly full which left lots of room for us to have our own space but still meet some other travellers. When snorkelling they fed the fish near us so we could swim with them. Honestly, could not say enough good things about our trip and recommend it to all ages and groups!.   ”

“  Fabulous boat party in Alicante!. Booked this experience for my daughters hen weekend in Alicante. I personally did not attend but having paid for this outing on the high seas I wanted to ensure that it met their expectations . I exchanged emails with Fanny who was extremely pleasant and helpful. The bank transfer was easy to negotiate so the girls didn’t have to deal with the final payment on arrival. On their return home the party could not have been more enthusiastic. They said there was lots of room on the boat to dance and relax. The crew were friendly, cheerful and accommodating. The snacks and drinks on offer were plentiful and the dj was happy to take requests. They enjoyed having the opportunity to swim and fortunately nobody was seasick. All in all it’s seems to have been one of the highlights in their packed itinerary. On the company website they also advertise days trips for those who want something a little less energetic, these look ideal for families.   ”

“  Very good activity. Top crew. Visit to Tabarca Island. Nice and fun. Tabarca is the only inhabited island in the Region of Valencia and is located opposite the city of Alicante, 11 nautical miles offshore and near the Santa Pola headland. In fact, it’s more than just an island: it’s a small archipelago that comprises the islets of La Cantera, La Galera and La Nao as well as the Isla de Tabarca itself.   ”

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Beautiful sunset catamaran cruise in Málaga

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Enjoy the most romantic moment of the day at sea: a sunset catamaran cruise along the beautiful coastline of Málaga. Admire the skyline with a glass of sparkling wine and (on selected days) music from a live DJ.

• Tour / activity duration: ~ 1.5 hours
• Languages: English, Spanish, French
• Transfer: no, not included
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The unique Malaga sunset catamaran tour

Experience the special moment out at sea with great views of Malaga - the sunset catamaran tour for the whole family!

Romantic Sunset Tour in Malaga

• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga - per adult (age 13+) 25.-€
• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga - per senior (age 65+) 22.-€
• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga - per child (age 4-12) 19.-€
• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga - per child (age 0-3) 0.-€

Romantic Sunset Tour in Malaga with bow-nets use

• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga (bow-nets use in Juli & August) - per adult (age 13+) 31.-€
• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga (bow-nets use in Juli & August) - per senior (age 65+) 28.-€
• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga (bow-nets use in Juli & August) - per child (age 4-12) 25.-€
• Sunset catamaran tour Malaga (bow-nets use in Juli & August) - per child (age 0-3) 6.-€

Romantic sunset tour in Malaga with music

• Sunset catamaran Tour Malaga (special with DJ) - per adult (age 13+) 28.-€
• Sunset catamaran Tour Malaga (special with DJ) - per senior (age 65+) 25.-€
• Sunset catamaran Tour Malaga (special with DJ) - per child (age 4-12) 22.-€
• Sunset catamaran Tour Malaga (special with DJ) - per child (age 0-3) 0.-€

Booking option: Sunset catamaran tour in Malaga

Spend the most beautiful moment of the day together with your loved ones out at sea with the sunset catamaran tour from Malaga! For an approx. 1 hour cruise along the picturesque coast, you'll start a bit before sunset with the catamaran in Malaga and sail out at sea in order to admire the wonderful views of Malaga. When the sun slowly starts to set, it's bathing the city at the Costa del Sol in the famous golden light that gave the coast its name. On the large catamaran, you'll have lots of space - make yourself comfortable on the seating possibilities or on the large nets and relax!

On the Malaga sunset catamaran tour, pleasure and relaxation are the main goals: Delight in the uniquely beautiful panorama of Malaga from the seaside. The city with its important trade harbour, the small sandy bays and the long, golden yellow beaches, behind which you can see the mountains of Malaga rearing up, are the perfect scenery for a breathtaking sunset. Now is the ideal moment to clink glasses! From the catamaran you'll see how the glowing red sun bit by bit sets behind the mountains and bathes the clouds and the sea in red-, pink- and golden shades. Now the catamaran sails slowly back to Malaga.

• Duration: ~ 1.5 hours
• Hours: at sunset (time will be specified after the reservation)
• Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Starting points: Málaga
• 1 glass of sparkling wine per person
• Boat ride, music, bar / cafeteria on board, toilet on board

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Romantic catamaran tour in malaga during sunset.

Not only as a couple, but also together with your friends or family, you can enjoy the wonderful sunset catamaran tour from Malaga. Go on a short and relaxing cruise along the coast on the large and comfortable catamaran from Malaga, so you'll have the best views of the spectacular sunset behind the city at the Costa del Sol. If possible, the catamaran sails from Malaga along the coast until you reach the perfect spot from where you have excellent view on how the sun bit by bit sets behind the mountains of Malaga.

During the sunset, the glowing red sun bathes the sky and the sea in impressively beautiful colours. Get enchanted by the play of colours during the Malaga sunset catamaran tour and relax on board of the spacious catamaran. Clink glasses with sparkling wine to celebrate this special moment, lean back and memorise this enchanting moment. After the sunset the catamaran sails back to Malaga, so the unique tour finishes totally unhurried.

Valid on the reserved day or for 12 months after date of purchase if no date has been selected. You will receive the tour operator's details with the purchased ticket. Attention: reservation is required! The reservation can be made through sunbonoo as part of the booking process or later by contacting the tour operator directly via phone or email.

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Malaga Catamaran Cruise

• 8.30 / 10 140 reviews | 2,028 travellers Great experience and very friendly, cheerful and attentive staff. The only drawback is that there is little time to bathe and with all the people there, you only have time to jump into the water 3 or 4 times. For everything else, 10 out of 10. 8 Emma
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Cruise along the coast of Malaga on a catamaran and take a refreshing dip in the sea on this excursion. An unforgettable experience on the Andalusian coast! 

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Towels, swimsuits, sunscreen...got everything? At the scheduled time, we'll meet at Muelle 1 (Pier 1) and climb aboard our catamaran .

We'll start our cruise through the Mediterranean , hugging the coast of the capital of the famed Costa del Sol  (Coast of the Sun, in English). And the name isn't just for fun - Malaga is one Spain's sunniest cities, making for perfect sailing conditions !

About halfway through our cruise, we'll make a stop so you can take a refreshing dip in the sea . You'll also have time to soak up the sun on the boat's deck . Then, we will continue cruising along the coastline, passing by the famous Malagueta Beach and admiring the impressive profiles of the  Gibralfaro Castle and the  Alcazaba .

Relaxing on the deck of the catamaran, you'll enjoy sea views of  The Palm Grove of Surprises , the eye-catching  Pompidou   art center , the  La Malagueta bullring , as well as the Town Hall of Malaga.

After an hour and a half, our coastal cruise will return to the starting point, at Muelle 1.

On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays there will be live music at 4 pm, during the catamaran trip along the coast of Malaga.

In the event of unfavorable sea conditions, swimming will not be available.

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1 hour 30 minutes.

Catamaran cruise

English speaking crew

When to book?

You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets.

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All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code .

Our providers commit to:

• Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
• Uphold fair employment standards.
• Foster the growth of local communities.
• Preserve the integrity of local culture.
• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
• Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

• Uses a hybrid vehicle.
• The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
• No printing of documentation required.
• Promotes local employment.
• Has a gender equality policy.
• Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

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Q - Is the boat's solarium net free to use?

A - In the months of July and August, an extra charge may be applied for the use of the ship's solarium net. This extra charge is payable on the ship.

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Meeting point.

Muelle 1 (Pier 1), Port of Málaga

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     Lloret de Mar  SPRINGBREAK !!!

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All kind of, water activities.

Entertainment, games and a lot of party!

Sailing from 20th of April till October

With pick ups from: tossa de mar, lloret de mar, blanes, malgrat de mar, sta susanna, pineda de mar and calella .

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Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Finish your day with a relaxing sail into the sunset.

€30.00

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Mar-Dec 1½ hours, Jan-Feb 1 hour

Between 4:30pm and 8pm, depending on time of year (meet 30 min before) See full schedule

Adults (13-64 years): €30 Over-65s: €26 Children (4-12 years): €22 Children under 4: Free

Upgrade to include reserved seating in net area: €8 per person.

Drink vouchers are available when you book to save you time and money at the bar onboard. Vouchers for 5 beers/sangrias/soft drinks cost €13. Other drinks can be purchased onboard with cash.

English and Spanish

What's Included:

Boat tour with onboard bar service to buy drinks.

Glass of cava.

Not Included:

Extra drinks (unless you purchase vouchers at time of booking).

Transport to/from the meeting point.

What to Bring:

Comfortable clothing, adequate for the weather conditions (remember it can be cooler at sea than on the land); towel and bathing costume (if you wish to sunbathe); sunscreen; hat; cash for extra drinks; motion sickness medicine if you are prone to seasickness.

Other Information:

Boat tours are dependent on the weather. The tour goes ahead rain or shine, as long as the captain considers it safe to do so. It is your responsibility to check the weather and bring suitable clothing. Bear in mind in can often be cooler at sea than on the land.

The captain will only use the sails if the wind is suitable, otherwise you will sail with the motor.

While the seas are typically calm, we recommend that those prone to seasickness, take motion sickness medication at least one hour prior to departure and refrain from drinking alcohol during the trip.

Local Service Provider Information:

Complete service provider information, including directions and local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your E-ticket.

Reservation subject to our reservation policy here .

The meeting point is in the north part of Valencia Marina (Marina Juan Carlos I). This is about 20 minutes in taxi from the city centre, the fare is usually under €10 in each direction. You can also get there by metro/tram or bus in about 30-45 minutes.

Detailed directions along with a map and photo of the meeting point are included with your E-ticket.

Unless you book the upgraded net seating, seat selection is on a "first come first served" basis when you check-in and board the boat. Space is limited on the nets for sunbathing and the boat operator may charge a supplement onboard if you want to use those areas, depending on how busy the tour is.

Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.

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	Children 4-12 years	€22.00
	Children with net upgrade 4-12 years	€30.00
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SUNSET JAZZ CRUISE

CONTEMPLATE THE SUNSET ON BOARD CATAMARAN ORSOM!

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• Hour Glass Duration: 1.5 hours
• Users Ages: All ages

ENJOY THE SUNSET IN BARCELONA FROM THE SEA!

Take this opportunity to see the best sunset in Barcelona from the sea aboard the Catamaran Orsom. You are able to appreciate the skyline of the city of Barcelona and capture wonderful images as the light changes while you enjoy live jazz and chill out music.

Relax with a cold drink and enjoy the skyline of the city of Barcelona from the luxury and comfort of Catamaran Orsom. The sunset cruise is one of the best departures of the day. Once the crew has raised the sails, we sail silently along the coast and empty our minds, away from the urban environment of the city.

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SailGP Day 2: Spain take Grand Final in San Francisco plus full video replay and highlights

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Diego Botin steers Spain to SailGP's $2M championship against heavyweights Slingsby and Burling

In this photo provided by SailGP, Spain SailGP Team competes on Race Day 2 of the SailGP Season 4 Grand Final in in San Francisco, Sunday, July 14, 2024. Credit: AP/Ricardo Pinto

Spain's Diego Botin stunned heavyweights Tom Slingsby of Australia and Peter Burling of New Zealand by brilliantly steering Los Gallos to victory in SailGP's $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final on San Francisco Bay on Sunday.

Botin's thrilling victory in the dash across the tops of the waves for sailing's biggest cash prize snapped Slingsby's three-season run as champion of tech titan Larry Ellison's global league and denied Burling a breakthrough victory.

Spain qualified for the Grand Final thanks to a mindboggling error by French skipper Quentin Delapierre and his crew in an earlier fleet race that knocked them out of the regatta.

Botin took full advantage of that gift and never let trans-Tasman Sea rivals Australia and New Zealand engage in an anticipated showdown between skippers with deep America's Cup and Olympic pedigrees.

Botin hit the starting line first and led his more accomplished rivals all the way around the course in front of the Golden Gate Bridge aboard his foiling 50-foot catamaran with a red outline of a rooster on the wingsail.

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“I cannot describe the feeling now,” Botin said before heading ashore for a Champagne shower with his crew. “It was an amazing race. We nailed the start and we managed to keep it up. We were lucky because we broke a rudder or something on the last downwind but we managed to stay in front."

The Australians had a technical issue as well as they were chasing down the Spanish but they didn't recover. One of their foil boards didn't lock into place and they buried their bows in the water.

In this photo provided by SailGP, France SailGP Team helmed by Quentin Delapierre collides with ROCKWOOL Denmark SailGP Team helmed by Nicolai Sehested on Race Day 2 of the SailGP Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco, Sunday, July 14, 2024. Credit: AP/Ricardo Pinto

“It was a normal tack, but somehow the board came off the lock,” Slingsby said. "We’ve done thousands of tacks this week and it hasn’t happened at all, then today it happened in the final $2 million dollar race. What do you do? It’s just unlucky.”

After dominating the day's two fleet races, the Aussies seemed locked in.

“Honestly, the team sailed the best we’ve sailed, almost ever, today,” said Slingsby, an Olympic gold medalist who helped Oracle Team USA to an epic comeback victory in the America's Cup on these same waters in 2013. "We had that mentality the whole race, even when we were behind, so I’m so proud of this team and the way they sailed. I’m honored to be part of it all.”

Botin noted that it was his country's fourth big victory on Sunday. Spain won a record fourth European Championship in soccer, Carlos Alcaraz won his second straight Wimbledon men's championship and Sergio Garcia won in LIV Golf.

In this photo provided by SailGP, Spain SailGP Team helmed by Diego Botin lead the fleet on Race Day 2 of the SailGP Season 4 Grand Final in San Francisco, Sunday, July 14, 2024. Credit: AP/Jed Jacobsohn

“Beating the Kiwis and Aussies in the Grand Final here in San Francisco ... we’re over the moon,” Botin said. "It’s been a big grind and we’ve been through a lot in this league. Last season we were last in the scores, and look, this season we win. I think we have an amazing team. Let's see if we can keep it together and keep the ball rolling.”

Slingsby won both fleet races Sunday to claim the San Francisco regatta that preceded the Grand Final.

Burling is a three-time Olympic medalist, including one gold, and as helmsman of Emirates Team New Zealand will pursue a third straight America's Cup victory in the fall.

“We're all feeling the pain at the moment, but we’re really proud of the way the team has gone about their business,” Burling said.

Late in the fourth fleet race of the San Francisco regatta, France approached the final turning mark on port and needed to keep clear of Denmark on starboard, but turned too close and made contact. The impact snapped a rudder and sent the catamaran up on its port hull, where it hung precipitously for a few heart-stopping seconds as the crew avoided a capsize.

Botin dashed ahead to finish in front of France in the 10-boat fleet. France was hit with an eight-point penalty and the damage kept it out of the fifth fleet race, opening the door for Spain's big victory.

“Sometimes you prefer to stay at home, and today I think that was the case," Delapierre said. “At the last tack I just didn’t see the Danish and we crashed with them. We didn’t finish the job and that’s really painful for everybody on board right now.”

Bernie Wilson has covered sailing for the AP since 1991.

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Burling and his Kiwi Black Foils are setting a course toward a $2 million SailGP payday

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The final day of SailGP’s Season 4 could bring a nice seven-figure payday for skipper Peter Burling and his Team New Zealand Black Foils on San Francisco Bay.

The Kiwis head into the final regatta already having clinched a spot in the $2 million, winner-take-all Grand Final, the biggest cash prize in sailing. Their two opponents will be determined via five fleet races on Saturday and Sunday in front of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Three-time defending SailGP champion Tom Slingsby and Team Australia have a good chance of making the final if they stay in the top three and keep their 50-foot foiling catamaran, the Flying Roo, in one piece.

The Kiwis have a 15-point lead over their rivals from across the Tasman Sea, with Diego Botin and Spain sitting just two points behind the Aussies. Quentin Delapierre has France another five points back in the fleet of 10 national teams in tech titan Larry Ellison’s global league.

The New Zealanders will pocket $350,000 for finishing atop the season leaderboard and then go for the $2 million in the Grand Final, which is double the payout for each of the first three season championships.

“As a team we’ve really wanted to set the benchmark all season long,” Burling said Friday. “We obviously had a good wobble in the middle of the season, but seeing the way we’ve come on in the second half is really pleasing. We really want to go into the final with momentum.”

The Kiwis have dominated despite a stunning setback in the season’s third regatta, when their wingsail suddenly shattered and fell into the Mediterranean minutes after they had completed the first day of racing in Saint-Tropez. They were forced to the docks for the rest of that regatta and the next regatta.

It’s not surprising the Kiwis have bounced back, considering their deep experience. Burling and wing trimmer Blair Tuke won three Olympic medals together, including one gold, and form the core of two-time defending America’s Cup champion Emirates Team New Zealand.

They won five of the first 12 regattas while the Aussies, who dominated SailGP’s first three seasons, have won just once.

“We need to just go wrap it out now,” Burling said. “All season long, San Fran has been the goal to get here, try to be the top performing team and put it all together in the final. Looks like the weather’s going to be awesome, good breeze.”

Slingsby, an Olympic gold medalist and former America’s Cup champion, isn’t used to coming into the final regatta in second place.

“The Kiwis and the Aussies have an amazing rivalry in every sport we do,” Slingsby said. “For sure it does sting a little more when you lose to the Kiwis. I’m sure they’ll say the same about us. But the fact is, they’ve been the form team. You even take away the penalty points we got that I felt were pretty harsh, and they still beat us. They would have overtaken us. They really came home strong the second half of the season.

“They deserve the prize money for winning the points score and we’ve got to try to win the overall season one,” Slingsby said.

Slingsby has had great success on San Francisco Bay, starting when he helped Oracle Team USA mount a stunning comeback against Emirates Team New Zealand to defend the America’s Cup in 2013. He then won the first three SailGP championships there.

“The way we draw our confidence is in this venue,” Slingsby said. “This venue suits our sailing — strong winds, consistent. We’ve done really well in that million-dollar race in the past. So we’ve got to look for different ways to draw that confidence and we’re looking to draw that confidence from our history here.”

In last year’s Grand Final, Slingsby held on through a few tense moments after his catamaran fell off its foils and then prevailed over Burling of New Zealand in a short dash to the finish. Britain’s Sir Ben Ainslie was third.

Bernie Wilson has covered sailing for the AP since 1991.

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