Achipencos Carnival Regatta in the Bay of Puerto del Rosario
At the Regata de Achipencos, participants build floating craft from recycled materials and propel them by hand across the bay of Puerto del Rosario. The 1.5-kilometre race rewards creativity and originality; speed is not a factor. Admission is free, and the event is open to all age groups.
Bahía de Puerto del Rosario, Puerto del Rosario · Get directions
The regatta forms part of the Puerto del Rosario Carnival and is regarded as one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the carnival on Fuerteventura. The vessels, known as 'achipencos', are made exclusively from recycled materials. Parts from conventional boats are not permitted, nor are environmentally harmful propulsion systems.
Participants propel their creations by hand, covering a distance of 1.5 kilometres across the bay. The entries are judged on the ingenuity and originality of the designs. The sources do not specify an exact date within the carnival month of February 2027.
