Sunday, July 25, 2010

Baies du Monde

Baies du Monde catamaran, port of LivornoThis is the 15 meter catamaran “Baies du Monde” sailing from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean as part of the project Windincap.Baies du Monde catamaran, port of LivornoThe actual cruise started from the island of Oléron, off the Atlantic coast of France last April and will end in Croatia next August after calling in twenty sea cities for few days. In each port groups of disabled people will be taken on board to share for some hours the experience of sailing.Baies du Monde catamaran, port of LivornoThe boat has been in Livorno since July 20 and will leave for Ostia (Rome) on July 25.

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14 comments:

  1. LowellJuly 25, 2010 at 12:49 AM

    Just gorgeous photos, VP! This is a beautiful craft. I've never been on a catamaran, but it looks like fun. And what a great project!

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  2. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJuly 25, 2010 at 1:59 AM

    How worthwhile that they give sail boat rides to disabled people. Wonderful.

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  3. HalcyonJuly 25, 2010 at 2:28 AM

    I love a ride on a nice cat. You really got some nice views on this one.

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  4. brattcatJuly 25, 2010 at 4:10 AM

    wonderful shots of a beautiful boat with an excellent mission.

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  5. Small City ScenesJuly 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    What a wonderful project. I bet everyone has a good time. Excellent shot of the catamaran. MB

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  6. kostasJuly 25, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    I love catamaran sailing boats,they are perfect for a cruise to the Greek islands!

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  7. KaoriJuly 25, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    I like the second shot, it looks like they're having a great time!

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  8. HildaJuly 25, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    I love how catamarans look. This is the biggest I've seen so far. I like its colorful markings and its advocacy.

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  9. UnknownJuly 25, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    That is a great catamaran! Love the top shot with the tower in the backgroud.

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  10. Luis GomezJuly 25, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    This is my favorite way of sailing!

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  11. hannaJuly 25, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    What a wonderful project; I bet everyone is having a great time. I love the second photo where you can see the people on the catamaran.

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  12. cieldequimperJuly 25, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Great stuff, these things are so important.

    I prefer "monocoques" myslelf though I have to say your second photo makes me want to RUN back to where I've just come back from!

    Love the background in the first photo too.

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  13. jooJuly 25, 2010 at 9:00 PM

    I wish I were on the board:)

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  14. DinaJuly 26, 2010 at 10:49 AM

    What a mitsvah, sharing the fun of sailing on a catamaran.

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