Forth coming events

AntiruggineThe following is a list of the events planned for the coming month:

March 15th – Introduction event at “Antiruggine” of Castelfranco Veneto (TV), 9 p.m. Ethical entry fee (three possible offers, 0-5-10 EUROs). Giacomo will talk about his previous journey, “Un altro Po” and present the boats for his new adventure. World-renowned cellist Mario Brunello will also participate.

March 17th – Cheering up to celebrate boat completion, in the Lago Showroom, Villa del Conte (PD)

March 18th/21stInternational Boat Show of Venice, boat presentation (the Ness Yawl will be on show for all four days). Saturday 20th, at 4 p.m., official press conference.

March 28th (to be confirmed) – Show with the boat on water at the Giudecca Rowers Club in Venice.

April 8th (to be confirmed) – Giacomo and Ness Yawl’s departure from Venice

April 15th (to be confirmed) – “Man on the River” official departure from London

For further information about the events, please contact

 

Building the Ness Yawl – part 7

 

International Boat Show of Venice

Festival del mareHe couldn’t choose any other place: it had to be Venice, and the prestigious venue of the 9th International Boat Show. From the 18th to the 21st of March 2010, at the Cruise Terminal, all visitors will appreciate the newly built Ness Yawl and meet Giacomo in the main pavillion.

The official press conference is set for March 20th at 4 p.m. On that occasion Giacomo will introduce a new video clip, created by Jorge Scassa, which describes the story and the aims of Man on the River.

We’ll be waiting for you!

For further information about the Boat Show: www.festivaldelmare.com

Journalists who wish to attend the press conference may apply for free entrance and discount hotel rates by contacting .

 

A summary about the Lambro oil spilling

LambroThe third world would be a dream for us: “A summary about the Lambro oil spilling”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Do you understand now?

Il grande fiume
The spot of poisons has arrived yesterday in Cremona, on the PO river, Italy. This picture by Vitaliano Daolio witnesses what’s really happening west of the lock of Isola Serafini.

A real disaster! And this is nothing. We all hope that the “Protezione civile” (The Italian emergencies public rangers) will put more effort in stopping all of this.
Do you understand why it is important to go on the rivers, and protect them, and love them?
Shame on people who, for their own greed and love for money, destroy thousands of years of life and a resource which could feed many souls and bodies for centuries.

 

Lambro tragedy

LambroAs “men on the river” we are close to all people and wildlife living on the shores of Lambro, wounded by a tragic oil spill caused by sabotage.

Words can’t express our sorrow.

If that can be of any use, we are here to help.

 
 
 

 

Building the Ness Yawl – part 6

 

Building the Ness Yawl – part 5

 

Work in progress

The boat is under construction: Roland, Silvio and other friends are doing a wonderful job. It’s a masterpiece.

 

Welcome aboard!

Dear friends,

GiacomoWeigh anchor! Well… we actually started the journey almost 8 months ago. So many emails, meetings, brain storming sessions, miles and sleepless nights. And how many wonderful people helping us. And how many “no, thank you’s”.
This journey is a very simple one. Yet behind the simplicity are many complex things happening. You’ll see it more clearly along on the way.

I want to thank all my friends like Roland, Silvio, Lele, Emanuele, Claudio, Bepi, Marisa, Alessandro, Sandro, Pati, Sebastiano, Fabio, Giovanni, Jacopo, Paolo, Armando, Michele, Marino, Vitaliano, Armando Annibale, Kathy, Julie, Pete, Gavin, Robert Jr, Jeff, Carl… and many other kind souls. The crew and the world are my family. So I thank them all.

The boat will be finished in 4 weeks, Roland and Silvio are working hard. Eden Exit, our communication experts, are doing a superb job. I’m running, biking, walking and sailing around – telling school children and old and young people about this wonderful trip. And I’m still looking for help. We have no money and we are still searching for some materials, such as canvas for the sail, tarpaulin, some equipment for the Ness Yawl and other stuff besides.

We need all of you to be on board!

Let the river run

Giacomo