Never has it been said better: nautical activities are the figurehead on the prow of an archipelago devoted irredeemably to the sea.Nautical competitions are the high point of the sports calendar. A number of sailing regattas of well-earned international prestige are disputed in its waters. The Princess Sofía Trophy, the King's Cup and the Almirante Conde de Barcelona Trophy in Mallorca, the National Almirante Ferragut de Snipes Trophy in Menorca, Ruta de la Sal and International Sailing Week for Cruise Ships in Ibiza are just some of them.