In representation of Joël Robuchon, Honorary President of nan Gourmet Race and erstwhile nan astir Michelin-starred cook successful nan world. Credit: Gourmet Race
Club Náutico Moraira was nan shape for nan motorboat of Gourmet Race 2025 – nan only regatta wherever chefs are equipped pinch frying pans alternatively of spinnakers. Now successful its 12th edition, nan title is breaking records pinch 36 boats fresh to navigator up a large wind connected Saturday October 4.
The nosy kicks disconnected connected Friday pinch squad presentations, sponsor goodies and a invited cocktail – because nary sailor-chef should commencement connected an quiet stomach. On Saturday morning, crews will group disconnected from nan Moraira substance dock successful staggered starts, receiving nan all-important “mystery ingredient” they’ll request to toggle shape into haute cuisine while navigating nan bay.
“It’s each adjacent play,” explained motonautics typical Tomás Solano. “Each vessel has a codification truthful nan assemblage has nary hint who’s down nan dishes.” Meanwhile, Ramón Martí, method director, confirmed nan boats will screen 15 nautical miles and walk 3 buoys – conscionable capable clip to trim a sauce, but possibly not to cook a soufflé.
Onshore, nutrient lovers tin indulge successful tastings, unrecorded cooking and entertainment, pinch this year’s show cooking led by Michelin-starred cook Nazario Cano. And nan jury? Let’s conscionable opportunity MasterChef’s Pepe Rodríguez and a twelve different apical names will beryllium judging each last bite.
This twelvemonth is other special, marking nan 50th day of nan Club Náutico Moraira. The version will besides salary tribute to charities Alicante Gastronómica Solidaria and World Central Kitchen for their invaluable thief during nan Valencia floods.
Mayor Raúl Llobell summed it up perfectly: “The Gourmet Race is unique, it puts Teulada-Moraira firmly connected nan map. And nan champion part? Everyone’s invited.”