The navigator, Álex Pella, one of the most important sailors in Spain, presented his ground operations base that he has installed in Dénia. The Catalan commented " I have decided that Dénia has everything I need to prepare all my challenges. I have the nautical base installed in Santander, which is where the ship is, but I work physically, mentally and also I sail in Dénia, I think the city has everything I need for my preparation".
A statement that the navigator made in an act that took place in Marina Dénia, where Álex Pella has his headquarters. Present at this presentation were Gabriel Martínez, director of Marina Dénia, Pepa FontCouncilman tourism and Juan Carlos SignesCouncilman Dianense sports.
Juan Carlos Signes said, " It is proud to have among us elite athletes. Continue growing through water sports is one of our goals and it is good that a competitor as Álex Pella is in Dénia".
Pepa Font, was emphatic in his statement, " addressing the city by the sea is important for everyone. Spain spread the brand and brand Dénia in a transoceanic race as in which will participate Álex Pella is a great advertisement. It is a way for this important competitor to become ambassador of our city".
Catalan is preparing its great challenge is to participate in the tenth edition of the Route du Rhum transatlantic crossing between the French port of Saint Malo and Pointe a Pitre, capital of the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe, with a distance of 3.540 nautical miles.
A completely Spanish ship will compete in the Class 40 division class with its ship "Tales II", whose owner is Gonzalo Botín. Pella is very excited about this new challenge: "I really want to do the Route du Rhum and one objective, to achieve victory".
