Medes Islands - Estartit Crossing
One of the most historic open water swimming competitions in Catalonia returns to Club Nàutic Estartit!
54th Medes Islands Crossing
One of the most emblematic crossings of the Costa Brava is back, now with a new and revamped edition! You will live a unique experience in an incomparable setting.
Choose your race distance and register now
Competitions on 22 June:
🔹 La Brava 3.5K – Challenge yourself in this exciting new challenge!
🔹 La Clàssica 2K – An iconic experience for all levels!
If that's not enough for you, take part in the Estartit Xperience training!
On Saturday 21st, enjoy open water training in a safe and spectacular environment. With groups by pace and routes adapted to all levels, you will be able to explore the best spots on Montgrí.
* Registration for the Estartit Xperience starting April 1
Information about the Medes Islands Crossing
2 DISTANCES
LA BRAVA – 3.5K
LA CLÀSSICA – 2K
2 DAYS
+800
ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN BOTH DISTANCES
VILLAGE
WITH EXHIBITORS FROM THE AREA AND THE OPEN WATER SWIMMING WORLD
ACTIVITIES
A PRESTIGIOUS CROSSING WITH A FOCUS ON SUSTAINABILITY
ORGANISED BY THE CLUB NÀUTIC ESTARTIT WITH RADIKAL SWIM
Technical Sheet of Each Route
Check the key details of each route to prepare for the experience:
LA BRAVA – 3.5K
Map
Download the route map that includes the start and finish points and all the information: Link
Dates
Sunday, 22nd June
Timetable
- 08:00 – Boarding begins
- 08:45 – Start
- 09:45 to 10:45 – Arrivals
Starting location
Port of L’Estartit
Maximum time
- The maximum time to complete the 3.5k route of La Brava is 2 hours.
Refreshment points
Available during the route at the 1.5 km point and at the end of the crossing.
Required equipment
Official event cap, goggles, swimsuit or wetsuit (recommended).
LA CLÀSSICA – 2K
Map
Download the route map that includes the start and finish points and all the information: Link
Dates
Sunday, 22nd June
Timetable
- 10:15 – Boarding begins
- 11:00 – Start
- 11:15 a 12:00 – Arrivals
Starting location
Maximum time
- The maximum time to complete the 2k route of La Clàssica is 1 hour.
Refreshment points
Available at the end of the crossing.
Required equipment
Official event cap, goggles, swimsuit or wetsuit (recommended).
ESTARTIT XPERIENCE
Map
Download the route map that includes the start and finish points and all the information: Link
Dates
Saturday, 22nd June
Timetable
- 09:15 – Meeting Point and Swim Prep. at Club Nàutic Estartit
- 9:45 – Briefing
- 10:00 – Start Embarkation
- 12:00 to 12:30 – Arrivals
Operation
Rhythms
- 2’20”/100m
- 2’10”/100m
- 2’00”/100m
- 1’50”/100m
- 1’40”/100m
- 1’30”/100m
Route
It will be a ONE WAY route. We will move in boats to the following points of the track, to make the return swim.
- 1.8K: Dui Island ➔ El Molinet
- 3K: Rincón del Rossinyol ➔ El Molinet
- 4.1K: Golf de la Morisca ➔ El Molinet
- 5K: Cala Ferriol ➔ El Molinet
Required equipment
Official event cap, goggles, swimsuit or wetsuit (recommended).
Event Programme
SAT.
21
09:15 - ESTARTIT XPERIENCE
A non-competitive crossing that will serve as training for the following day.
17:00 - NUMBER PICK-UP
In the Village area
18:00 - YOGA SESSION
The best way to tune your body and mind for the challenges of the following day.
19:30 - BRIEFIN & INFO.
All the information about the Crossings
VILLAGE AT CN ESTARTIT
With exhibitors, workshops, and activities throughout the weekend.
SUN.
22
08:00- BOARDING START 3.5K
08:45 - START DISTANCE 3.5K
09:45 a 10:45 - ARRIVALS 3.5K
10:15 - BOARDING START 2.0K
11:00 - START DISTANCE 2.0K
11:15 a 12:00 - ARRIVALS 2.0K
14:00 - AWARD CEREMONY + LUNCH
Participants will be able to access the Foodtrucks and eat together in a reserved area.
16:00 - CONCERT
In acoustic. The final party!
VILLAGE AT CN ESTARTIT
With exhibitors, workshops, and activities throughout the weekend.
Practical Information
Check additional information and access useful resources to prepare for your participation.
More than 50 years of tradition and sport at sea
Radikal Swim: Our partner
Radikal Swim is much more than a sports event organiser; it is a community passionate about open-water swimming. Since 2009, they have been working to promote the sport, sustainability, and the connection with the sea by offering unique experiences.
Their collaboration with the Club Nàutic Estartit reflects a shared vision: to enhance open-water swimming and preserve our marine environment.
Together, we make the return of the historic Medes Islands Crossing – Estartit possible.
Partners
