Summer talk cycle on preventing water accidents in the Canary Islands
1. Key points
Press conference Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10:30-11:00, Varadero Real Club Victoria (Plaza de la Puntilla, Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria).
Initiative of the Canary Islands Government via the Vice-Ministry for Physical Activity and Sport.
Talks led by Sebastián Quintana, water-safety communicator.
Expected speakers: Ángel Sabroso (vice-minister), Juan Ortega (Real Club Victoria president) and Sebastián Quintana.
2. The news in detail
The Canary Islands Government, through the Vice-Ministry for Physical Activity and Sport, is running a summer cycle of awareness talks on preventing water accidents, aimed at summer campus programmes, federations and sports organisations across the autonomous community.
The sessions are led by Sebastián Quintana, a water-safety communicator. According to the press call, the initiative makes the Canary Islands the first autonomous community in Spain to roll out a public-service action of this scale, seeking to cut water accidents and strengthen safety for residents.
3. Voices and statements
An awareness and training proposal that aims to reduce water accidents while promoting safety for everyone in the Canary Islands.
4. When, where and how to attend
Date: Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Time: 10:30-11:00.
Venue: Varadero Real Club Victoria, Plaza de la Puntilla, Las Canteras, 35009 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Contact: Sebastián Quintana, tel. 655 026 332,
5. What it means for Fuerteventura
The «Canarias, 1500 Km de Costa» campaign again puts the spotlight on preventing accidents at sea and along the coast — a recurring issue for Fuerteventura in the summer season as well.
