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2017 – 2021 : end of the CAPITEN project

The CAPITEN project officially ended on July 31st 2021, bringing an end to 4 years of activities in favour of innovation and economic development in the nautical field on the Atlantic coast.
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Creation of a cabotage network along the Atlantic coast

In the framework of Work Package 7 from the CAPITEN project, almost 30 routes of small and grand cabotage have been created. These routes are now gathered into one catalogue.
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From Saint-Malo to Belle-Île-en-Mer, set sail on the canals of Brittany!

Brittany is a region with a strong sailing culture, and particularly renowned for its 2,730km of coastline, which provide a fantastic “playground” for both experienced and amateur sailors. But did you know that this hugely popular activity also gives you the chance to explore another, more secret facet of Brittany: its canals.
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Eco-construction, deconstruction and eco-design innovation in the boating industry: literature review

In the framework of WP6 « Industrial innovation », Around Europe Advisers conducted a study for Comunidade Intermunicipal (CIM) d’Alto Minho. This study addresses innovations for the conception, construction and deconstruction of boating equipments and for a greener nautical industry.
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The CAPITEN project presented through graphic facilitation

During the project’s closing event, which tookplace on April 8th and 9th 2021, Agnès PAYRAUDEAU, graphic facilitator for the agency PIC & Pic, created two sketches, which present the activities carried out in the framework of CAPITEN, as well as the perspectives of cooperation after May 2021.
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Nautic Lib – a self-service facility for water sports, ready for mass production?

The drafting of the technical and financial specifications, which is the last phase of research and development planned by the Region of Brittany for this equipment, was finalised in April 2021.
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MaraMap – a new interactive marine tourism map for Scotland’s west coast

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

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

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

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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