Seastorm in Manarola – Cinque Terre – Liguria (video)

Strong seastorm in Manarola, SW wind 50 knots for 48 hrs made this.

The seastorms in Cinque Terre  are real show, in this case the person got wet so we could laugh.. but sometimes, when they happen in summer, they can be very dangerous..

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The World Cup of Surfing in Levanto 10-20 November 2011

From 10 to the 20 November 2011 Levanto hosts the World Championship of Surf “longboard” -long board-. The sea of ​​Levanto, conzioni if ​​weather will allow the formation of so much coveted by mistral, well suited to the use of this type of table, very similar to the Hawaiian, founder of this beautiful sport.
Wave permettendo, Levanto will compete in the waters of the 32 strongest surfers in the world. Among them, World Champion Duane De Soto (Hawaii), with his rival the best surfer Justin Bing and the European, French Antoine Delpero. Among the big table, There are also some Italian: Alexander and Mark Demartini thicket. Testimonial event, the actor Sergio Muniz, Levanto also a surfer and that adoption today received honorary citizenship in Levanto.
The winner of this World, will win a first prize of 50 thousand dollars, offered by the main sponsor, "Bear", old Californian brand. Meanwhile, the “Bear” has already won his world by auctioning reproduction of a table “yellow-red”, protagonisa the cult movie “Big Wednesday”; adra the proceeds to charity for flood victims dl 25 October.

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Cliff jumping in the Cinque Terre (video)

We really loved the production of this video first seen on http://matadornetwork.com/tv/cliff-diving-cinque-terre-with-the-dime-traveler/. It’s a fresh and dynamic overview of the 5 Earth through the eyes of a young (reckless) traveler seeking the best cliff to jump from…In CT there’re many hot spots for cliff diving, but be careful: remember to follow the locals and ask them the safe points. Unfortunately we’ve seen in the past several serious injuries and even casualties due to a wrong approach to a cliff dive. … Read more→

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The Maritime Festival - La Spezia

The Feast of the Marine is the main Italian event dedicated to the sea and maritime culture. It takes place from 16 to the 19 June 2011 in the city of La Spezia and proposes a program of meetings and events with the maritime tradition of excellence, sailing, sports, marine research and construction.

Now in its second edition, 150 th year of the unification of Italy, Navy's Day promises more rich and fascinating than ever, with major focus on the city of Venice and its maritime tradition and Emilio Salgari the 100th of the death of the great writer of adventure.

The complete program www.festadellamarineria.it

9 June – 30 August

Memory submerged: men, stories and technologies
With the cooperation of the Navy – grouping and raiding divers "Teseo Tesei", The Historical Diving Society – Italia, Hydrolab, National Association of Underwater MM. on leave, The Historical Maritime Society, Brethren of the Coast – Italy

In marine dell'uomo: photographs by Folco Quilici
In collaboration with Fratelli Alinari – Foundation for the History of Photography
Michelangelo Consani: Yet still the ship in port Amoco Milford Haven files, Common and edited by Mario Matteo Lucchetti; Scientific Committee: Francesca Cattoi, Mario Common, Lara Conte, Matteo Lucchetti

CAMeC – Piazza Battisti, 1
Inauguration 9 June at 17,00
From 16 to the 19 June, the Show will open at the following times:
Hours: 16 – 17 June at 10,00 – 13,00 e 16,00 – 19,00; 18 giugno 10,00 – 13,00 and 16,00 – 23,00; 19 June 11,00-19,00
Info: 0187 734593 camec@comune.sp.it

15 – 19 June
10European Championship Naval Model Section C
By Ship Models Group Navimodel break and the Italian Federation
Porto Lotti – Viale San Bartolomeo 394
Hours: hours 9,00 – 20,00
Info: 0187 5321

16-19 June
Venetian Village
By Rowing Mestre, Events Calendar, Arzanà, Friends of Sanpierota, Vento di Venezia, The Felzer, Maredicarta
Theoretical and practical aspects of Venetian rowing and sailing on the third, workings of the lagoon boats, books, exhibitions, Venetian traditions.

Mediterranean Village of Arts and Crafts Manufacturing
Meetings and demonstrations of seamanship with shipwrights, carpenters, Manufacturers, sites, artisans.
Morin walk

Thursday 16 June

Hours 21,00
Navigating from La Spezia to Venice: between fantasy and reality
The project of a canal Venice – Spice 1889 and the novel by Emilio Salgari of 1902.
Conference of St. Sergius, and local historian John Caniato, State Archives of Venice.
Auditorium of the Sea - Walk Morin

hours 22,00

Inauguration Day Marine 2011
CORSAIR BLACK – The Abyss
Dreams, visions, depths and battles of the Black Corsair. Performance of the sea based on the novel by Emilio Salgari. Manufactured by the Maritime Festival and Corona Events with the special participation of the Nautical Center of the State Police and divers of La Spezia, the dancers of the Dance Studio 82 di Penny Crump, Leudo Zigoela the Company's schooner, lateen sails and Holofernes. Featuring HOWIE B Dj Set
Morin walk

Friday 17 June
Hours 19,00
If, lights and alarm systems: visiting the lighthouse island of Tino
Night journey along the Gulf of La Spezia with a visit to the monumental lighthouse, the archaeological site and the fortifications led by staff and custody of Tino (Navy – Maritecnofari). Buffet edited by Black Elk – Mielizia and musical entertainment by the students of the Conservatorio Paganini La Spezia. Boarding: Revel dock – Village of technology and sailing. Euro Ticket 20,00. Info and reservations: Marine engine room – Via Chiodo 153 (16 May – 15 giugno) 0187 023990 e Ponte di Comando Festa della Marineria – Pier Italy (from 16 giugno)

Hours 21,00
Meet Enzo Maiorca.
Dives, i record, environmental protection: a life for the sea.
Paul introduces Manfredini, Councillor for the Maritime Festival Project
Auditorium of the Sea - Walk Morin

Giovanni Soldini, one of the most famous Italian sailors

Saturday 18 June

Hours 11,00
Dodge Marina Yachting Circuit – Trophy Paleari – 12° Trofeo Challenge Dodero: developments and preparations for the departure of historical sails, vintage and classic yacht Spirit of Tradition, Olympic drifts, monotipi d’epoca, classici e spirit of tradition, lateen sails and sails to third traditional work
Water front Promenade Morin / Gulf of La Spezia

Hours 17,00
Historical re-enactment of the landing of wine with goiters and Leudo
By Company Sails Latina
Morin walk
Hours 21,00
United for the Protection of the Mediterranean and a new memory.
Adventures of researchers and studies of the Mediterranean countries. Mario Tozzi, CNR Researcher, President's adviser on TV and traditional Tuscan Archipelago Park and Patrizio Roversi, Giovanni Soldini, sailor and Simone Perotti, writer and journalist. By Environmental Ocean Team EcOcean.
Auditorium of the Sea - Walk Morin

Hours 21,45
Eugenio Bennato in concert
Concert admission is free
Square of the Bastion

Hours 23,00
Screening of the film Sharkwater Rob Stewart
By the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Auditorium of the Sea – Morin walk
Sunday 19 June

Hours 10,00
Palio of the Gulf of La Spezia has: Pre-Palio Trophy Carispezia
Special edition of the Palio in the Pre-Party: The village is less than a month to challenge the Palio del Golfo
Water front Promenade Morin

Hours 21,00
The sea will be: closing party of the auditorium: "Looking for the seaside - the seven steps to improve Italy: account of the journey from Genoa to New York "
Auditorium of the Sea - Walk Morin

Hours 21,30
Banda Departmental Navy in concert
Free admission to concerts
Square of the Bastion

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Storm surges to 5 Earth

The storms in the Cinque Terre is a breathtaking spectacle. Because of the harsh contours of the coast, waves driven by winds of Libeccio (direction from SW to NE) crashing on the rocks and explode up to unimaginable heights arrampicandovisi.

When you are to see a real storm you can not help but be entranced in front of the sea power that materializes before our eyes and we can not dismiss remaining trapped for hours waiting for the wave ever greater, increasingly loud .. The sound wave that breaks on the rocks and overpowers every other sound is fascinating and frightening.
And you should be scared, we can not afford to underestimate the danger. Unfortunately almost every year,a strong summer storms is causing troubles .. like this..

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The Aquarium of Genoa

For those who come to spend a few days in Cinque Terre The Aquarium of Genoa is a goal within reach. Perhaps taking advantage of a day less than ideal for outdoor activities such as trek summer on the trails or bathrooms, a visit to Aquarius is a pleasant entertainment for adults and children.

The Aquarium of Genoa is the largest aquarium in Europe and the second Italian, after the one in Valencia, Spain. Opened in 1992 at the Colombiadi, that the Expo to celebrate the five hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America; was subsequently extended several times. At the time of its opening was the second largest aquarium in the world.
The path of about 2 hours and 30 minute runs on a total area of 9.700 square feet.

From the Cinque Terre can be reached either by car or train in an hour and a half.

By purchasing a ticket Integrated Aquarium Village, you can visit the other structures of the Old Port: … Read more→

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BUON NATALE ! MERRY CHRISTMAS

My sincere wishes for a happy Christmas to all our readers.

We leave you with two wonderful video full of atmosphere and sinuous wrap-around to close the year in harmony.
Hello everyone
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Waterspouts to 5 Earth video

Today 23 November, we witnessed a truly outstanding performance: the formation of 4 waterspouts on the sea front of Riomaggiore and Manarola.

The event itself is not at all unusual, although it is rare to see a formation of four vortices are very close. Even more exceptional size of the largest that was really scary. Here is a photo gallery and video Albino Faggioni

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