The countdown has begun! On April 22, 23 and 24, the first edition of Oltremare Exposition will be held in the enchanting setting of Marina degli Aregai. Oltremare Exposition, is the Flower Riviera’s exclusive boat show with displays of new and used boats and an exhibition area dedicated to nautical operators, broker agencies, sailmakers, ship chandlers, dealers in marine engines, trailerable and sports equipment.
During Oltremare Exposition inside the educational area where a series of meetings and workshops will be held such as: the speech by Barbara Amerio of Amer Yacht – Gruppo Permare, entitled Ligurian excellence in the Super Yacht sector, the presentation of the latest book by marine biologist Francesca Notari (in collaboration with Paolo Fossati), entitled: Wonders of the Mediterranean, a short Meteorology Course held by Portosole meteorologist Achille Pennellatore, a seminar with a demonstration of the most modern electronic instrumentation on board held by Stefano Adami, Lowrance brand ambassador, the meeting Safety on Board:
Ugo Pani, director of the Hyperbaric Institute Habilita Zingonia nursing home. Also to stay on the topic of safety at sea, a demonstration of sea rescue with dogs and rescue board will be organized by the Provincial FISA department, and there will also be a talk on safety at sea by the Harbor Master Corps-Coast Guard, with a rescue demonstration and raft opening.
As part of the Oltremare Exposition’s educational area project, a contest was also established: “The Sea According to Children,” featuring pupils from elementary schools in S. Stefano al Mare, Riva Ligure and Pompeiana. The submitted works will be evaluated, and on Sunday, April 23, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the first place winners will be awarded for their work by Dr. Beatrice Cozzi Parodi. But that’s not all because during Oltremare Exposition, in the area dedicated to sports, it will be possible to take free sailing trials held by the Marina’s two Sailing Schools, rowing trials and get more information about the world of diving with the Marina degli Aregai Diving Center, and also the chance to be able to try SUP (Stand Up Paddle), which is increasingly popular and in demand as a sporting activity to be done on the beach.
Oltremare Exposition will also feature the Aregai Spring Championship, a regatta to be held April 22 and 23 by the Aregai Yacht Club. All boats that by a simple RATING calculation will compete at the same level will be admitted to the regatta, and it will also be possible to choose whether to participate in FREE (with use of the spi) or CRUISE (mainsail and genoa only). In addition to boating and water sports, there will also be room for the palate with an area dedicated to quality sea food with a few select vans preparing delicious seafood delicacies, all accompanied by music and entertainment.
On the evening of Saturday, April 22, starting at 7:30 p.m., an all-you-can-eat show with a performance by comedian Paride Mensa followed by an all-you-can-dance DJ set. On the evening of Sunday, April 23, again from 7:30 p.m., the Vasco Rossi tribute band, Blasco Mania, will perform, while the closing night of April 24 will feature a performance by Tunnel Vision, a Lenny Kravitz tribute band. The following brands will be present at Oltremare Exposition: Azimut, Riva, Jeanneau, Beneteau, Dufour Yacths, Grand Soleil, Lagoon, Cantieri Sciallino – Patrone, Cranchi, Netus Yacth Brokers, abayachting.com, Suzuki Marine, Honda Marine, Raymarine, Garmin, Lowrance, B&G, Simrad, Pantaenius, April, GY&LF Italia, MOKI Stand Up Paddle, Uship, Rivierauto and Gino Luxury & Motor Sport. The Oltremare Exposition event was organized by Marina degli Aregai under the patronage of the Municipality of Santo Stefano al Mare and the participation of the Port Authority Corps-Coast Guard.
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