Accommodation and tourism company at the “Sottocosta” in Pescara, the interview with Remo Di Giandomenico
TERMOLI-PESCARA. Everything is ready for Sottocosta, the Middle Adriatic Boat Show, DThe event dedicated to boating and the sea returns to the Marina di Pescara from 3 to 5 May and the Termoli tourism and accommodation company will also participate. The nature of this trip to nearby Pescara was illustrated by the extraordinary commissioner of Aast, Remo Di Giandomenico.
THE SOTTOCOSTA SALON
Three days dedicated to lovers of the sea, sailing and water sports, scheduled from 3 to 5 May at the Marina di Pescara tourist port where “Below the coast“, The Middle Adriatic Boat Show. Boats and vessels on land and in water, marine engines, electronics, nautical accessories, fishing, sports, diving, nautical design, beach fashion and much more: these are the ingredients of the event which is spread over an exhibition area of 4 thousand meters squares, indoors and outdoors, and which, thanks to the many activities planned, is able to involve a heterogeneous audience, from beginners to the most experienced, without forgetting children who will be able to count on workshops, games and incredible experiences. Just as there will be no shortage of meetings, presentations and debates, in the presence of personalities from the world of the sea such as Andrea Mura, winner of the Vuitton Cup and recently returned from the Global Solo Challenge, which saw him sail around the world solo.
The event, which this year reaches its tenth edition and is promoted by Chieti Pescara Chamber of Commerce and the tourist port Marina of Pescarawith the technical collaboration of Assonautica Pescara Chieti, also for the 2024 edition it will be able to count on important patronage. In fact, since 2022, Sottocosta has obtained the patronage of Confindustria Nauticabecoming part of the network of territorial events that enhance the nautical supply chain in the area, giving impetus to the development of the sea economy, just as the patronage of Enit and those of are confirmed Assonat, Italian Assonautics, Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority and Abruzzo Regional Council.
Among this year’s innovations, from an exhibition point of view, Sottocosta will be able to count on the possibility of seeing and testing boats directly at sea, on the presence of shipyards, on an increase in exhibition space and on a significant number of boats present. Furthermore, for its tenth edition, the Show will see a greater number of exhibitors than in the past, thanks to the presence of new companies that have decided to come on board, with the involvement of 13 Italian regions, from Sicily to Piedmont. There are around 200 brands represented which will range from boats, dinghies, SUPs, marine engines, electric motors, nautical accessories, nautical clothing, nautical publishing, charters and boat holidays, diving equipment, electronics. And also nautical design, floating docks, swimming pools for yachts, articles for sport fishing, as well as the participation of law enforcement and rescue forces, associations, federations and nautical clubs.
But Sottocosta is not just an exhibition fair. In fact, a rich event is expected over the three days program of events which will be divided into three sections: the events in the Becci exhibition pavilion; the activities that will be promoted externally, including events at sea; the activities that will be held in the stands, organized by the exhibitors themselves.
The first section includes focus areas for in-depth analysis and discussion with the major players in the nautical sector, dedicated to the nautical sector and more generally to the economy of the sea and the environment, such as the conference dedicated to “Opportunities and development of tourism and pleasure boating in the Middle Adriatic, towards the birth of the Abruzzo nautical system”, the one on uniformed sea professions, organized by the Navy and aimed mainly at students, or the one on “Ethics for environmental awareness in the journalistic profession. The Pescasseroli paper” created in collaboration with the Journalists’ Association. Also this year, the PalaBecci will host the Salon of ideas and innovation in the nautical sector, the format conceived and curated by the architect Claudia Ciccotti which also includes three awards: the “Lifetime Achievement Award”, the ” Donna del mare” and the “International Nautical Design Award”, aimed at students and professionals and now in its seventh edition.
The dive into the blue world will continue outside the pavilion with many activities promoted by the Show, such as the inevitable appointment with the release of turtles into the sea, organized by the Cetacean Studies Centre, the “Baptism of the Sea” for newbies, guaranteed by members of Assonautica Pescara Chieti, or the aperitif on the boat, to enjoy a glass of wine with the magic of the sunset. Furthermore, from this year the Show will become increasingly inclusive thanks to the “Sailing for All” project which will allow people with disabilities, in particular deaf or blind people, to experience the thrill of sailing. The initiative, promoted by Assonautica in collaboration with the ASD Di Nautica, will see exceptional witnesses in Sottocosta such as the “Sbandati helmsmen” and Alessandro Gaoso of the “Homerus” project, a precursor of inclusive sailing in Italy.
There will also be dozens of activities promoted by the exhibitors, ranging from diving and fishing simulators to the design of your own boat, passing through mini fly fishing courses, life-saving maneuvers, trips out to sea on vintage boats, live wrapping or water tests of boats and dinghies. And for the little ones: shell workshops, sailing simulations, book readings, fishing in the pool, fun activities and much more. Furthermore, there will be no shortage of recreational moments such as the party organized for the 10th anniversary of Sottocosta or the fashion show dedicated to beachwear.
