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CAPITEN Project makes video on the construction of ecological surfboard from wooden polymers
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.Read more...
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council: Enhancements at our Marina Facilities
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.Read more...
Virtual Donegal Marine Tourism Conference 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.Read more...
CAPITEN closing meeting
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.Read more...
CAPITEN and the health crisis: the impacts
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, …Read more...
Explore Donegal Virtually !
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 …Read more...
Mini cabotage on the Erdre river in Pays de la Loire
(Re)discover the Erdre, “the most beautiful river in France” according to François I. In addition to the great maritime sailing itinerary, our rivers are an important element in the development of local water sports in our local area.Last July, the Pays de la Loire Regional Olympic and Sports Committee organised two workshops with eight organisations …Read more...
Marina of tomorrow
Launch of the prospective study on the Marina of Tomorrow in St Vaast-la-Hougue (pilot port) in partnership with Normandie Maritime Objectives: – Spread the message on the importance of changing the management paradigm, especially among port staff and local nautical stakeholders – Identify the drivers of growth and diversification for the port, particularly in …Read more...
PIRATE FROM BRITTANY, A beach club to learn about the sea
The “Pirate of Brittany” project was rolled out across four beaches in Brittany (Lorient, Fouesnant, Sarzeau and Pléneuf-Val-André) in order to meet several objectives: Providing easy access for children to water sports, with no time commitment, no booking required. Developing young people’s water skills Breaking cultural codes by using the beach, a place accessible and …Read more...
A closer look at innovative products in the Pays de la Loire….
After the summer of 2019, which provided an opportunity to test the seven innovative nautical ideas, the emphasis this year has been placed on communication about these products. – A radio advertising campaign on the sailing offers for families “Vogue&Vague”: 1671 spots on two regional stations. – A leaflet promoting the five innovations disseminated to …Read more...