Blue Salt School Fundraiser: Sunrise Paddle, Surf Polo & Botifarrada for Martina

On July 5 the Blue Salt School on the Catalan coast throws open the season for a one-day celebration that doubles as a fundraiser to buy an amphibious sea-access chair for Martina. The program begins at sunrise with a quiet paddle that lets the sea and the early light set the tone, moves through a popular remada, a lively surf-polo tournament, and finishes with a botifarrada—an open-air community barbecue that pins the day to local Catalan culture. Blue Salt School has spent eight years building a communal water-sports club where skill-sharing and inclusion matter as much as good waves. This gathering is special because it blends low-barrier ocean access with grassroots event energy. Expect a sheltered Mediterranean beach with stretches of sand, short rocky points, and the glassy backwater mornings that make for calm paddling and wide photographic horizons. Key features include the sunrise ride line, the shallow bay used for the remada, and the surf polo court set parallel to the shoreline. The landscape is Mediterranean: low scrub, occasional Aleppo pines, and a seabird chorus—gulls and terns—often hovering over the action. The amphibious chair is the day’s focus: by funding that one piece of equipment the community aims to open the water to people who otherwise cannot reach it—an accessible pivot that will change future gatherings. Practical details: meet at Blue Salt School at 06:00 for the sunrise segment; the full program runs roughly five hours with staggered activities so any level can join in. Bring basic paddling skills or a willingness to learn; experienced volunteers are on hand to coach surf-polo teams and steady newcomers. Tickets include a raffle entry for the fundraiser and are available via the organizer’s booking link. Why go? It’s more than a paddle. You get a chance to be part of a community effort, practice friendly ocean skills, and eat like a local while supporting inclusion. Photographers will find early-morning reflections, kinetic action during surf polo, and warm table scenes at the botifarrada. Families and small groups can participate across abilities, and the atmosphere is intentionally welcoming. If you’re visiting the Catalan coast in early July and want an active, socially minded way to spend a morning on the water, this event balances accessible sport, local flavor, and direct community impact—helping Martina get into the sea with the rest of the club. Bring biodegradable sunscreen, a refillable water bottle, and a towel you don’t mind getting sandy. Shore volunteers help launch boards and assist transfers into the amphibious chair so visitors can observe its first uses. Check the event link for parking and transit. Purchase raffle tickets or donate directly at the gathering to support Martina and broader accessibility efforts.