Regular activities within the Danube Sailing project
Organization of cross-border training in Donji Milanovac, 27-28 August 2022
During 2021 in difficult working conditions, due to the Corona virus pandemic all over the world, the Association LAZARUS carried out activities in the country related to training and driving sailboats on the Danube. Given that in the previous period there was no opportunity for cross-border socializing, we decided to organize a two-day cross-border training on August 27-28, 2022 in Donji Milanovac, which will bring together members of the TD "Bononia" organization from Vidin and the LAZARUS Association who have undergone sailing training within the project.
Renewal of sailing knowledge and skills acquired through the project "Sailing on the Danube", 25.07.2021
In order to demonstrate a new tourist product on the Danube and renew knowledge and skills, members of the LAZARUS Association held a training session.
Training of young members of the Association LAZARUS, Poreč bay, 01.08.2021
We introduced our young fellow citizens to the basics of sailing, 10.07.2021
Although the "Sailing on the Danube" project has ended, the LAZARUS Association continued with sailing activities. We were training for young people, we were visited by students from Elementary School "Vuk Karadžić" from Donji Milanovac who were familiar with the basics of sailing.
Filming for the purpose of promoting an active holiday in Djerdap, 25.06.2021
In order to promote active vacations and the gastronomy of Djerdap, we participated with our sailboats in the filming of a promotional film for the presentation of the tourism offer of the Balkans.
Press conference on the project "Sailing on the Danube" Donji Milanovac, 08.10.2020
A press conference on the project "Sailing on the Danube", CB007.2.13.076, funded by the European Union through the Interreg-IPA Cross-border Cooperation Program Bulgaria-Serbia 2014-2020 was held on 07.10.2020. from 12:00 in the Tourist Information Center - Cultural Center in Donji Milanovac in Kralja Petra I Street. At the press conference, the activities carried out within the project were presented, a brochure and a film about sailing were presented, the role of sailing as a part of regional tourist products and the possibilities of popularizing sailing as opportunities for tourism development in Bulgaria and Serbia were discussed.
Seminar for the promotion of a new tourist product - sailing on the Danube in Donji Milanovac , 03.10.2020
Cross-border seminar for the promotion of a new tourist product - sailing on the Danube, was organized within the project "Sailing on the Danube", CB007.2.13.076, funded by the European Union through the Cross-border Cooperation Program Interreg-IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2014-2020. The seminar was held on October 2, 2020 in the Tourist Information Center - Cultural Center, at the address: st. Kralja Petra I, 19220 Donji Milanovac, starting at 11:00, while lunch was organized in the restaurant "Kapetan". At the seminar, the activities realized within the project were presented, the achieved results as well as the brochure and the film about sailing. The main goal of the seminar was to discuss the role of sailing as part of a regional tourism product and the possibility of promoting sailing for tourism development in Bulgaria and Serbia. The seminar was attended by about 50 representatives in the field of tourism from Bulgaria and Serbia, representatives of local and government, non-governmental organizations involved in tourism, tourist organizations, owners of accommodation facilities, media and all stakeholders media and all stakeholders for whom the promotion of tourism in any form, as well as sailing, are mission and priority. The participants in the seminar were provided with a demonstration of the sailing boats purchased under the project and an opportunity to sail on the Danube River.
Local and regional media covered the events of the project!, 01.10.2020
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Млади яхтсмени обучени по трансграничен проект "Ветроходство по Дунав"
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Seminar for promotion of a new tourist product - sailing on the Danube, 30.09.2020
Cross-border seminar for promotion of a new tourist product - sailing on the Danube, is organized within the project Sailing on the Danube, CB007.2.13.076, funded by the European Union through the cross-border Cooperation Program Interreg-IPA Bulgaria-Serbia 2014-2020.
The seminar was held on September 30, 2020. in the restaurant of Hotel Neptun, Vidin, at the address: 8 Dunavska Str., 3700 Vidin, starting at 11:00!
The activities that were realized within the project, the achieved results and the developed brochure and film about sailing were presented at the seminar. The main goal of the seminar was to discuss the role of sailing as part of regional tourism products and opportunities to promote sailing as an opportunity for tourism development in Bulgaria and Serbia. The attendees expressed their admiration for the realized project idea and gave suggestions for ways and means to offer the product to tourists and guests of the region. The seminar was attended by over 50 business representatives working in the field of tourism from Bulgaria and Serbia, representatives of local and regional authorities - Deputy District Governor Lachezar Popivanov, representatives of Vidin Municipality, NGOs involved in tourism, water sports clubs, tour operators, hoteliers, media and all stakeholders for whom the promotion of tourism in any form, as well as sailing, are mission and priority.
The participants in the seminar were provided with a demonstration of the sailing boats purchased under the project and an opportunity to sail on the Danube River. Despite the strong wind, some of the participants touched the magic of sailing conquering the waters of the great Danube!
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Press conference to present the project and what has been done so far!, 29.09.2020
The beauty of sailing shot in 30 minutes - a film in English, 24.09.2020
Sailing Festival 19-20.09.2020
The beauty of sailing, the magic of mastering the gusts of wind and admiration for the majesty of the great Danube were just a small part of the emotions of over 190 participants and visitors on the first day of the Sailing Festival organized within the project! The young sailors who completed the sailing training demonstrated what they learned on the first day of the Festival. And on 20.09.2020 all guests and visitors could get on the sailing boats and feel the emotion and adrenaline of the sails! The two-day festival of sailing on the Danube River gathered dozens of residents and guests of Vidin, and the magic of this sport could be touched by anyone. Under the project, new sailing boats, engines and equipment were purchased. After its completion, two of the sailboats remain the property of the Bononia tourist company, and the other two will be used in Serbia. They will be provided to anyone, regardless of theirage. The idea is to continue to use for training and coaching and to introduce more people to this fascinating sport!
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Sailing camp for beginners in Serbia 20-25.08.2020
Sailing camp for beginners, sailing training for young people was organized within the project "Sailing on the Danube", CB007.2.13.076, funded by Interreg - IPA program Bulgaria - Serbia, in the period from 20.08.-25.08.2020. The camp was attended by 40 children and young people aged 11 to 29, who trained in sailing and had fun together . An online connection was also established with participants from Bulgaria, who held the same training on Rabiško Lake in Bulgaria. In the first part of the camp, the goal was to theoretically introduce future young sailors and all visitors to the camp with the basics of sailing. In the second part of the camp, the goal was to practically introduce young sailors to the basics of sailing. The training was led by Miroslav Petković, the selector of the Serbian sailing national team.
Sailing camp for beginners in Bulgaria 16-21.08.2020
The long-awaited sailing camp for beginners, organized within the project "Sailing on the Danube", CB007.2.13.076, funded by the Interreg - IPA Bulgaria - Serbia Programme, started on August 16th. 40 children and young people from 11 to 29 years old took part in the camp, were trained in sailing and had fun together. An online connection was also made with participants from Serbia, who conducted the same training in Donji Milanovac, Serbia.
Day one of the sailing camp 16.08.2020:
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Day two of the sailing camp 17.08.2020:
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Day three of the sailing camp 18.08.2020:
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Day fou of the sailing camp - 19.08.2020:
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Day five of the sailing camp - 20.08.2020:
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Last camp day - 21.08.2020:
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Invitation to camp, 10.08.2020
The Association "Lazarus" and TD "Bononia" are implementing the project "Sailing on the Danube", within which new sailboats, engines and equipment were purchased. As part of the project, a five-day sailing camp will be organized in Donji Milanovac in the period 20.08.2020 - 25.08.2020. Professional instructors, sailors and lifeguards will participate in the training. The camp is free for participants. All costs for transportation, food, accommodation and training are covered by the program. Children and young people up to the age of 29 have the opportunity to participate. There are 40 places for participants. After the camp in Bulgaria and Serbia, all participants from Bulgaria and Serbia will gather on the Danube in Vidin for a two-day sailing festival. To apply, send the following information to asocijacijalazarus@gmail.com: name and surname, age, contact phone, e-mail, do you know how to swim, do you have experience in water sports (swimming, rowing) etc. ).
SAILING TRAINING INVITATION SERBIA, 26.06.2020
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Invitation to camp, 10.06.2020
TD Bononia is implementing project "Sailing on the Danube" under which new sailing boats, engines and equipment have been purchased.
In implementation of the project, the Association organizes a 5-day training camp for sailing on Rabisha Lake in the period 16.08.2020 - 21.08.2020. Professional instructors, sailors and lifeguards will take part in the training.
The camp is free for participants. All costs for transport, food, accommodation and training are covered by the program.
Children and young people up to 29 years of age have the opportunity to participate. There are 20 places for participants.
Another 20 participants can sign up for the same camp in Serbia, Donji Milanovac (there will be a separate event and info about Serbia, dates to be specified)
After the two camps, all participants from Bulgaria and Serbia will gather on the Danube River in Vidin for a two-day sailing festival.
To register, please send the following information to dunav_vidin@abv.bg: Names, age, contact phone, e-mail, for a camp in Bulgaria or Serbia you want to participate, can you swim, do you have water experience (swimming, rowing) etc.).
We will contact you by the end of June.
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First team meeting of the project ‘’Sailing on the Danube’’, 01st November 2019
Association LAZARUS, as the second partner on the project ‘’Sailing on the Danube’’, on the 01st November 2019 organized first team meeting in Donji Milanovac. At the meeting, a presentation of the project implementation stage was made. The activities, expected results and indicators of the project were presented. After that, the meeting continued with discussions under the schedule of the project implementation, general activities of the project and for each partner individually. Dates, responsibilities and procedures are defined The project ‘’ Sailing on the Danube ‘’, CB007.2.13.076, is co-funded by EU through the Interreg-IPA CBC Bulgaria–Serbia Programme.
Delivered equipment
Under the project Lead Beneficiary Tourism association Bononia – Vidin has purchased Special equipment, which is essential to the quality implementation of the project's activities and to the sustainability of its results.Under contract No.CB007.2.13.076-Supply 01 copmany VBL Trade Ltd. delivered: 2 items Sailing boats Topaz Omega; 2 items Outboard engine for sailing boats Genovo F5 BMS; 2 items Trailer for sailing boats Trigano Jet 650; 1 item Megaphone HW-8C; 1 item Anemometer AM-816; 4 items Paddles Trem; 4 items Paddles locker Trem; 20 items Neoprene clothing Dinghy 500. We are expecting to be delivered and 30 pieces of life jackets.
