Club de Vela Blanes was founded with legal status in 1943, but it had already been running activities since the late 1930s. Under the name of CAU, its founding members, along with other lovers of the sea, (Josep Mª i Ferran Pinto, Paco Coll, Joan Vieta, Rafael Bataller and Josep Mª Grau among others ) had, from the very outset, a clear idea of the Club’s philosophy:the sport of sailing had to be their raison d ‘être.
During the first few years, until the mid-20th century, the sport focused on the 160 fleet of Snipe class, the social and recreational character of the “CAU excursions” and the creation of social centre and walkways. This first stage was led by René Bourlon.
The consolidation of the Club would arrive during the second half of the century. Firstly, under the Presidency of Ramón Doll and then Xavier Oms, the first stone was laid of what would become the Club as it is known today. A period that stood out for the major events organised at the Club and for the great sports men and women that emerged in the Optimist, Moth Europa and Snipe class. In a second stage, under the command of Josep Arxer as president, the Cruise class saw the birth of the Princep de Girona Trophy.
Contact Info
Address:
Esplanada del Port s/n 17300 Blanes Girona ( Spain )
Phone: 34 972 330 552
Email: club@cvblanes.cat
Website: www.cvblanes.cat/en
