Promoting
the economic growth of the Atlantic Arc
marine leisure industry

project co-funded by

  • MaraMap – a new interactive marine tourism map for Scotland’s west coast - 12/05/2021
    The Centre for Recreation and Tourism Research (CRTR), based at West Highland College UHI, has collaborated with West Coast Waters and other stakeholders to produce a new digital marine tourism map for the west coast of Scotland.
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  • BtoB Industria Náutica: Deconstruction of sports boats - 07/05/2021
    On 14 and 15 April 2021, AGAN+ organized, as part of the CAPITEN project, a BtoB conference related to the nautical industry and the circular economy following its work in WP6. In this connection, and in collaboration with partners CIM Alto Minho and CETECIMA, a study was conducted on the deconstruction of fiberglass recreational boats. …
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  • Closing meeting: acknowledgements from Anne GALLO - 21/04/2021
    The CAPITEN closing event was an opportunity to present the diverse and rich achievements of this project. I think we can be proud today of the work accomplished and the actions carried out for the nautical sector of our territories.
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  • Following the CAPITEN project closing meeting - 16/04/2021
    On April 8th and 9th 2021, Région Bretagne, leader of CAPITEN, organised the project closing meeting, together with their partners from the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal, and representatives from the INTERREG programme authorities. Due to the current health situation, the event was organised online, over two days.
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  • CAPITEN Project makes video on the construction of ecological surfboard from wooden polymers - 13/04/2021
    AD ELO, through the CAPITEN project, made a video that aims at disseminating alternative ways of producing surfboards based on natural and renewable raw materials.
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  • Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: Enhancements at our Marina Facilities - 09/04/2021
    As part of the El CAPITEN project, Council shall also be investing in the installation of WIFI at Portglenone and installing a disability hoist at Glenarm marina, so that we are able to facilitate the needs of a greater number of residents and tourists.
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  • Virtual Donegal Marine Tourism Conference 2021 - 02/04/2021
    Donegal County Council in association with Donegal Tourism CLG and the CAPITEN project funded by the EU Atlantic Area Programme hosted its fourth Donegal Marine Tourism Conference on 23 March 2021.
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  • CAPITEN closing meeting - 23/03/2021
    Following the agreement, from the Managing Authority, to postpone the end of the CAPITEN project from November 30th 2020 to May 31st 2021 (see article from January 7th 2021), the partners are now actively working on the preparation of the closing meeting.
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  • CAPITEN and the health crisis: the impacts - 07/01/2021
    Partners remain on course ! The CAPITEN project should have come to an end on 30 November 2020… But that was before the COVID-19 health crisis hit! In order to allow projects to postpone the actions planned during the spring lockdown periods, the Managing Authority of the Atlantic Area programme granted an automatic six-month extension, …
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  • Explore Donegal Virtually ! - 07/01/2021
      Donegal is located on Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way and has the longest section of coastline on the driving route spanning 1,135km. Donegal is lucky to have three of the major, iconic attractions on Wild Atlantic Way located within the county. Starting at Ireland’s most northerly point Malin Head on the Inishowen Peninsula it …
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The Capiten project

CAPITEN (Atlantic Cluster for Technological and Economic Innovation in the Nautical Sector) is a European collaborative project that brings together 16 partners from Scotland, Ireland, France, Portugal and Spain.

Supported by the INTERREG Atlantic Area regional development programme, it aims to promote the tourism economy, promote a sustainable approach in the nautical industry and create jobs in the various sectors of the industry.

The Brittany Region is committed to steering this project during its three operational years from 2017 to 2020.

This information website will be regularly updated with studies, product descriptions, tutorial videos and other downloadable technical documents for stakeholders and professionals.
Information on events and training sessions will also be posted and shared in biannual newsletters. Sign up to stay updated on the project’s achievements.

Atlantic Area
2014-2020 program

3 innovation clusters

Design of innovative
marine leisure products
Innovations
in yachting
Technological
and industrial innovations

The 16 partners behind the project

 

“With its 1677 miles of coastline and 372 miles of canals, the Brittany Region is delighted to be taking the lead in the CAPITEN Atlantic Cluster. This collaborative project will allow us to highlight the economic potential of the European marine leisure industry”

Anne Gallo
Vice President for Tourism, Heritage and Waterways at the Brittany Regional Council

 

“Job creation aside, if I had to pick out just one of the CAPITEN programme’s objectives, it would definitely be the strengthening of maritime acculturation in our fellow citizens!”

Jean Kerhoas
President of Nautisme en Bretagne

 

“In the Canary Islands, marine leisure is a key sector for the Blue Growth of our archipelago”

José Luis Guersi Sauret
President of the Centre Technologique de Sciences Marines. Intermediary Centre Supporting Innovation and Internationalisation in the Marine and Maritime Sector

 

“The CAPITEN project seeks to enhance, support and grow maritime events in partner regions including Donegal and these events will provide a platform for businesses in the marine tourism sector to showcase new and innovative maritime sports and activities”

Seamus Neely
Chief Executive Donegal County Council

 

“The Pays de la Loire Region boasts an exceptional coastline and a vast network of navigable rivers that are ideal for the development of marine leisure activities. The exchanges and thought processes planned as part of the CAPITEN project will allow us to further develop our offerings and the volume of people practising those activities.”

Franck Louvrier
Vice President of the Regional Council in charge of Tourism

 

“We want Scotland to be a marine tourism destination of first choice for high quality, value for money and memorable customer experience delivered by skilled and passionate people. The CAPITEN Atlantic Cluster will help us deliver our ambitions.”

Anna Miller
Head of Tourism, Highlands & Islands Enterprise

“Mid & East Antrim Borough Council are delighted to be partners in this transnational project. One of our key corporate objectives, is to increase our tourism provision and  the CAPITEN project is a vital component in making that a reality. We look forward to sharing our own experiences and learning from our partners; especially in regard to, working with the private sector to develop new tourism offerings across the Borough”

Anne Donaghy 
Chief Executive, Mid & East Antrim

 


“The coimbra area has a wide littoral, several dams and pipelines scattered throughout the territory, allowing the practice of nautical activities throughout the year. The CAPITEN project is an important contribution to the development of this sector.”


Antonio Santos
President of the council, Ad Elo

 

“Manche Department offers plenty of maritime assets. The departemental council wants to be recognised for its “Ports & Boating” excellence, by developing a unique pool of marinas, where visitors are made to feel welcomed with a range of services offered in marinas and along defined cabotage routes. These priorities are part of an action plan adopted by the local authotity in June 2017 in its sailing plan.”

Marc Lefèvre
President of the Conseil départemental de la Manche

News from the European partners
of the Atlantic Arc

Anne Gallo@AnneGallo56·
9 Apr

Clôture du projet #europeen #capiten 4 ans de travail sur le Nautisme avec nos 4 pays partenaires de l’arc #atlantique réseaux professionnels, perspectives, démocratisation, transitions environnementales ... #bretagne #nautisme #plaisance

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CROS PaysdelaLoire@SPORTPDL·
12 Mar

Préparez-vous à sortir la tête de l'eau avec la première #cartenautique de l'#Erdre
Disponible dans les centres nautiques partenaires grâce au projet #CAPITEN
#cartographie #cartographiesubjective

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A-02velas@A02velas·
12 Mar

Encantados de participar en las jornadas sobre #slowadventure dentro del proyecto #capiten con @AganPlus @MARINASBETANZOS

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Région Bretagne@regionbretagne·
14 Jan

Le projet #CAPITEN, ce sont 15 partenaires européens unis pour favoriser le développement économique de la filière #nautique de l’Arc Atlantique⛵

Le projet bénéficie d'une extension de 6 mois pour finaliser les actions impactées par la crise.

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