It is already proven that the people of Bahia know how to party, but when it is performed on an island with an area of ​​2 million square meters, located in the municipality of São Francisco do Conde and its sole access is by boat, it takes an extra dose of expertise. And that’s how the 4th edition of Flotilha Day happened on Saturday February 16 –  an event organized by association Flotilha Lanchas da Bahia, for the second time in the paradisiacal Bimbarras Island. approximately 1,000 people attended the pre-Carnival event, with lots of sunshine, calm and crystalline waters to lower the temperature above 30 degrees, and concerts by Jau, Parangolé, Forró do Tico and DJ Old Boys.

Created in an unassuming way, as a group of friends gathered together on WhatsApp, and now having its headquarters at Bahia Marina, the Flotilha has now 190 members, all boat owners, who come breaking barriers and filling gaps in the nautical world, through the promotion of workshops , meetings and events, among them the Flotilha Day.

The event, which gathers adepts of the nautical world, is one of the largest nautical events in Bahia.

According to Darlan Ribeiro, president of the Flotilha, this edition of Flotilha Day brought recognition to the event by three factors: “It was a public success, with all the tickets sold out; the place, which is always open to us, with its exclusivity and natural beauty; and the increase in the number of partners and sponsors, proving the credibility we have conquered over the years.”

Present at the event, the mayor of São Francisco do Conde, Evandro Almeida and the  city’s public service secretary  Amarildo Guedes, highlighted the importance of events such as these for tourism in the region. “We need events of this size to leverage our tourism not only of São Francisco do Conde, but Madre de Deus and all the region,” highlighted the mayor. “The Flotilha Day put our municipality on the nautical calendar of Bahia. Congratulations to the organizers for the high quality event, ” added the secretary.

Also present at the event were the vice mayor of São Francisco do Conde, Nem do Caipe and

Secretary of Education, Marivaldo Amaral, as well as the president of the Salvador City Council Geraldo Júnior.

Owner of Bimbarras Island, businessman Reynaldo Loureiro, head of the holding company that manages Bahia Marina, opened the exclusive Bimbarras Island for the event, based on his trust in and the credibility of the Flotilha Lanchas da Bahia. “Bimbarras has more than eight kilometers of sea ​​coast, in two million square meters, and the party happened at the entrance of the island. Our goal is to preserve and disseminate our next initiative, the island’s real estate project Bimbarras Beach Site, with lots of 20 to 70 thousand square meters, which will be built on the opposite end the island.”

Pirates, superheroes, clowns, dancers, pierrots and columbines invaded Bahia Marina in the first children’s Carnaval matinee. The free event preceded the traditional programming of Salvador’s Carnaval, bringing together more than a thousand people, including children and adults, on Saturday February 9. In a green area overlooking the ocean, children of all ages including babies attending for the first time, came together in costumes to play, dance and have fun to the sound of traditional “marchas de carnaval” and new pop songs.

The party started punctually at 10am with masks workshops, where art professionals guided the kids on how to create their own props, letting creativity run wild. The matinee continued with a parade of costumes, dance contest, make-up, soap bubbles and lots of pranks that entertained the little ones for almost three hours.

Rosana Santana, mother of 18-month old Bernardo, said that this was the first of her son’s Carnaval, which he enjoyed very much. “The event surprised me. I did not think they would have so many people and that it would be so exciting. A party for all ages, with good music and a safe space for the kids. May there be others!”

The closing of the party was led by the band Espaço Musical, a group led by Gabriel Macedo, with Caroline de Jesus and band, an invitation to the little ones and adults dance together, reliving some of past famous songs and of course, the new hit songs that do not come out of the repertoire of both parents and children.

Covered by confetti and serpentine, the little party-goers were also fascinated  by the Mamulengos – traditional giant dolls that play an extra role in the children’s imagination.

“It was great to get so many children together in one space and provide a moment of joy to so many families. We always want to get closer and feel comfortable and live positive experiences here in Bahia Marina,” concludes Leilane Loureiro, director of Bahia Marina.

The event had a food court selling crepe, beiju, popcorn, acarajé, ice cream, sweets and delicacies, water and craft beer.

If the history of the Bahia Nautical Rally were a movie, it would begin to be told by the gathering of dreamers who wanted to see Bahia on the route of national nautical events and also to promote the 1.233 km² of beauty of the Baía de Todos os Santos, one of the most beautiful bays of Brazil. From the partnership between the Bahia Yacht Club and Bahia Marina, the competition known  for its nautical precision, celebrated its 10th edition by making history with the record number of 74 registered vessels – between boats and jet skis – with an audience of more than 500 people, bringing together crew and spectators in a full day of competition and celebration at sea and on land.

With one-minute start intervals, beginning with the jets and, subsequently, the boats, all vessels  followed a route starting from Bahia Marina at 10am, going through scenarios such as the Lacerda Elevator, Mercado Modelo and Monte Serrat, until arriving at the charming and quiet Bimbarras Island, exclusive paradise, only 40 minutes by boat from Salvador. After a six-hour  race, competitors headed for the Yacht Club for the awards ceremony and closing party.

Champion in the categories General and Bahia, Tony Granjo rose to the podium in almost all the editions of the Bahia Nautical Rally. “I ran car rallies and when the Yacht and the Marina brought the idea of ​​a rally at sea I saw that there was a similarity, with practically perfect averages. The challenges at sea are bigger, we have winds, currents, but today the technology is in our favor.” Tony remembers that he had to carry a device to orient himself on the boat. “In the past, I needed a computer, inverter, extension and I still had to find a way to set the screen and protect it all from the sun. Nowadays  a tablet is all you need to be able to follow instructions from the app.”

The Commodore of the Yacht Club of Bahia and founder of the Rally, Marcelo Sacramento, recalled how it all began. “Looking back and reliving those ten years of Rally is really like a movie that goes through my head; the day a club member told me about nautical rallies and events that took place in the south of the country, followed by the invitation of partnership with Bahia Marina, and all the technical information we had to learn. Being here today, taking part in such a professional competition and at the same time so festive, is a dream come true!”

The director of Bahia Marina, Reynaldo Loureiro, celebrates the ten years of the Nautical Rally. “It’s a great achievement to see the technical evolution of the nautical rally, as well as to contribute to the dissemination of the destinations and tourism potential of the Baía de Todos os Santos. Congratulations to all teams for their performance and sportsmanship.”

Women in the sea

Traditionally with predominantly male participants, the nautical rally counted this year with an all-female team and a competitor representing the female strength in the Jet category.

The team “As Meninas”, composed by Leilane Loureiro, Lícia Loureiro, Tata Mott, Beatriz Loureiro and Carmen Mak performed beautifully at the debut of the Nautical Rally of Bahia. They studied the race, calculated the tables with all the nautical coordinates, and deservedly won the third place in the Adventure category with a 30-foot boat. “Our intention was to have fun and to sail safely, following the predetermined hourly speed rules. This award was the result of determination and teamwork. It was a very beautiful day, celebrated with friends and family. We were very happy with the result,” said team captain Leilane Loureiro.

Gleise dos Santos, the only female competitor in the jet ski category among the 349 men from the same marina, celebrated the experience. “A learning experience and at the same time an adventure that I will not forget,” she says.

Mobile app

From Rally competitor to Android developer, Danilo Reggo turned his difficulties in past races in an application that could help all participants. Launched this year, the Kraken Rally was used by 31 competitors. “Including the top three in the categories Bahia, General and Jet,” adds Danilo.

It was such a success  that the idea now is to take the application to other nautical races, according to the software ‘s creator. “With a design that enables easy interaction with the user, the app has a lightweight processing and has come to unify jets and speedboats in its use for navigation, “he explains.

For Danilo Reggo, the good use of the application increases the security of the race, making it easier for competitors to follow the speed averages for each stretch, in the time and route determined by the organization, in addition to having a more accurate idea of each boat’s participation in the competition.

The Kraken Rally is available for free for Android at the Google Play online store. Each user will only pay for the specific worksheet of the each event they’re attending.

Nautical Tourism

In love with the sea, Marcos Rupollo and his partner Ana Maria Heyse return for the third time to Bahia to compete in the Nautical Rally. “Three things make me return to this land. First is my passion for the sea, then comes the hospitality of the people who know how to party and also specializes in this type of event, rivaling other races at the South with technique and organization,” says Rupollo.

The Nautical Rally began to integrate in its route the region of San Francisco of the Conde, by its nautical potential and the almost unexplored nearby islands. An example is the Bimbarras Island, an exclusive destination chosen by the organization of the Rally for the Neutral Point, a moment of relaxation for the teams. Calm and crystalline waters, music and acarajé snacks made the perfect set for competitors to renew their energies with some swimming before returning to the race for their final destination at the Yacht Club. The anticipated awards ceremony was opened by the female samba grup Maria Te Viu and finished  with a taste of Carnaval, with the greatest hits by Tatau, former singer of Banda Araketu.

Promoted by the Yacht Club and Bahia Marina, the Bahia Nautical Rally is part of the IV Salvador Sailing Festival, held by the Municipal Government of Salvador, through the Salvador Tourism Company (Saltur). The event is supported by the Tribuna da Bahia, Happy Tour and Revista Nautical.

Winners

Category General:

1st Tony Granjo and Danilo

2nd Daniel Júnior and Diogo Lima

3rd Luiz Fernando and Darlan Ribeiro

Category Bahia:

1st Tony Granjo and Danilo

2nd Daniel Júnior and Diogo Lima

3rd Luiz Fernando and Darlan Ribeiro

Category Adventure:

1st Osvaldo Cruz Neto and Osvaldo Cruz Júnior

2nd Bruno Goelzer and Alexandre Chaves

3rd Leilane Loureiro and Lícia Loureiro

Category Jets:

1st Eduardo Ghirotthi

2nd Adriano Augusto Borges and Manuela Sampaio

3rd Bruno Jacob and Leonardo Jacob

The traditional Nautical Rally of Bahia, one of the most important in the country, celebrated its 10th edition in 2018. Since it first started, more than 200 nautical miles have been sailed  in the Baía de Todos os Santos, in competitions marked by camaraderie and sportsmanship. Created by Bahia Marina and the Bahia Yacht Club with their desire to spread the nautical sector in the state, the Nautical Rally brings together boats and jets on December 1st, in its three categories: General, Bahia and Adventure (Aventura). The starting point is at Bahia Marina at 10am, pit stop on Bimbarras Island and a wrap party at the Bahia Yacht Club.

Under the technical coordination of Glênio Cogo, the Nautical Rally has been disseminating the use of GPS in navigation over the years. This year, a mobile application that will gather information about the competition is being developed and is already in the testing phase for Android devices. Another innovation for this year’s edition is that in addition to the individual categories, teams will also get prizes. According to Cogo, the teams that have the best performance, those with best fun participation, characterization and those with greater number of vessels registered in the competition will be rewarded.

Since last year the rally organizers have opted for a route with a more touristic profile, in order to allow the competing teams to contemplate the beauties of the Baía de Todos os Santos and navigate the less explored points of the coast, like Bimbarras Island. Located in the municipality of São Francisco do Conde, the island became part of the event’s route as a pit stop point. At Bimbarras, DJ Chamuska is in charge of the party.

“In these last ten years, the rally has improved, introduced more precise technologies, new routes and new challenges to the teams, has made room for the Adventure category for beginners, and also for jets, which has been conquering more and more fans,” points out Leilane Loureiro, director of Bahia Marina.

According to the Commodore of the Yacht Club, Marcelo Sacramento, with each edition the rally reinvents itself to aggregate old and new generations. “The rally is much more than a sports competition, it is the gathering of people for the sake of a common good –  their love for the sea. We don’t lack challenges, but our interest in disseminating the nautical sector is greater and this year we will have a beautiful party in the Baía de Todos os Santos. ”

The Nautical Rally of Bahia is a regularity race, without overtakings. The route is pre-determined by the organization and the goal is for each team to be able to follow the route by keeping the pre-established time averages. Every second is worth a point.

Only boats of 18 feet or more and RunAbout jets (seated), with their documentation up to date with the Navy, are allowed in the race. Interested parties will be able to register by Friday, November 30, at the Bahia Marina and at the Yacht Club administration offices or through the website https: //www.e-inscricao.com/ycb. The fee is R$400,00 for the boats in the categories General, Bahia and Adventure and R$160,00 for jets.

Wrap party

As in every year, the most anticipated moment among competitors is the race wrap party and award ceremony, which traditionally takes place in the party hall of the Bahia Yacht Club. This year, the band Maria Te Viu will open the festivities followed by the main attraction, singer Tatau (former Araketu).

The Nautical Rally is promoted by the Yacht Club and Bahia Marina and is part of the programming for the IV Salvador Sailing Festival, held by the Municipal Government of Salvador, through the Salvador Tourism Company (Saltur).

Casas Conceito, the first event in the segment of architecture and design genuinely from Bahia, has now a new address. The Bahia Marina was the place chosen by the entrepreneur Andrea Velame for the new season of the project, with a masterplan by architect Adriano Mascarenhas. For this year’s issue, the theme will be the ocean. “We want to unite the beauties of the Baia de Todos os Santos with references from the world’s  greatest beaches”, emphasizes the idealizer of the exhibition Casas Conceito, Andrea Velame.

With an audience of 10,000 people, the first edition of the show took place in the Horto Florestal neighborhood, in a 12,000-m² green area reserve. “After holding an event with so much natural appeal, I had a challenge for the second edition. And the only thing that can compete with the green is the sea. For this reason, Bahia Marina was the place chosen to host the next edition “.

For the director of Bahia Marina, Leilane Loureiro, to receive such an important show in the year the Marina celebrates its 20^th anniversary is to put the project onto a new and promising route of architecture, design and landscaping.

Bahia Marina campaign in textbook

Launched in 2015, Bahia Marina’s institutional campaign for the World Environment Day “Here is Art. In the Sea, it’s Garbage” went beyond the advertising campaign and became an educational content. Now, it can be seen in the pages of the book Vereda Digital – Text Composition – 1^st edition, by Thelma de Carvalho Guimarães, published by Editora Moderna. The book is intended for high school students of the private school system and invites readers to learn about textual genres of the Portuguese language.

According to Editora Moderna, the advertisement piece was chosen by the author, Thelma de Carvalho, and drew attention for its aesthetically beautiful, creative appeal, that managed to unite verbal and visual languages, in addition to the use of three-dimensional elements: thousands of plastic bottles, cans and other materials.

In the book, students are invited to get to know and write advertisement copy, through the study of the discursive genre.

In order to emphasize to the public that garbage can be recycled and even become art, but should never be thrown at sea, the campaign created by the Engenhonovo agency became an artistic panel at the hands of artist Ivo Gato. The nine-by-three-meter work was created using materials that are generally disposed of improperly at

Advancing the opening of spring to a sunny, colorful and lively Saturday, the second edition of Spring in the Marina took place on September 15th, from 9 am to 8 pm, bringing the concept of street fairs to Bahia Marina. With the aim of celebrating the season of flowers, enhancing the local culture and bringing to all those present the possibility of living a pleasant experience by the ocean, the event was a success with the public during its 12 hours of free programming.

For the first time in this event, an exclusive space was created for children, with toys, activities, workshops, performances and music. In the first hour, the little ones learned how to plant vegetables, in a practical workshop with the help of Dedo Verde (“green thumb”). With the guidance of monitors of the Baleia Jubarte Institute, the kids created and customized their own bilboquê, a sustainable toy made with the reuse of plastic bottles. The children were charmed by Bolha de Sabão Gigante (“giant soap bubble”) that was there not only for watching, but also for them to play with! The kid’s program finished with a super performance by the group Espaço Musical, which put everyone to dance to the sound of old and new children’s hit songs.

According to the business manager of Bahia Marina, Silvia Ferreira, this great participation of children, parents and adults in general surpassed all expectations. “We are delighted to be able to offer a wide range of quality programming and contemplating all ages.”

Another novelty of the second edition of Spring in the Marina was the fashion show to launch the spring / summer collections of three Bahia brands. Thereza Priore launched the collection “Sol 68″, with the addition of pieces by renowned jeweller Carlos Rodeiro. The concept created by Adriana Régis honors and updates the spirit of the year that has revolutionized fashion and behavior on a global scale. Mangaba BeachWear, with the collection “Summer”, presented its new line of bikinis, swimsuits, bags, hats and beach accessories. And Leila Daltro Accessories brought her spring/summer 2019 collection, “Beautiful Girl”, with their maxi necklaces, multiple bracelets and maxi floral earrings.

In total, it was a twelve-hour long free of charge programming, in an open space, with trees, many food and drinks options in a cultural environment. Those who spent time at Bahia Marina at any time during the event was able to check out artistic interventions such as the creation of the live panel with Elano Passos, or learn a little about Vanessa Álvim’s ink and watercolor art, or see Fabilu’s lettering, in addition to orchids, plants, succulents and handicrafts expo.

The artistic decoration of the event was signed by the origamist Sayuri Miura, who used the secular art of origami to create flowers and birds, composing a scenario with cages and hoops, in full spring style. The artist also created an origami costume, worn by the dancer Joely Pereira, who opened the runway.

“Our intention was to open the doors of Bahia Marina so that people could have pleasant experiences, that is why we chose the date, curated the programming and selected the brands presented with extreme care,” explains Leilane Loureiro, director of Bahia Marina.

Participating brands: Orquidário Bahia, Dedo Verde, Chrysalida, Acarajé da Aidil, Geladelícia, Gourmet Lord, Vivaça Açaí, Gourmet Macadamia, Castro’s Pipoca, Kombita, Elano Passos, Fabilu, Sayuri Miura Origami, Van Alvim, Balaio d’Arte, Ávila Vibe Music, Rodrigo Sestrem – Ronco da Pedra, Vanda Cortez, Thereza Priore, Mangaba Beachwear, Leila Daltro Accessories.

Partners: Loktoy, Humpback Whale Institute, Musical Space and Ventures Costa do Sauipe

People have been, more and more, acquiring the taste for street fairs – a style of event increasingly valued by those looking for outdoor activities. Thinking of that, Bahia Marina brings back its own version of a street fair, for the second year, to welcome the arrival of spring. In the outdoor area of ​​the project, the Orquidário Bahia and Dedo Verde bring their collections of flowers and plants to join the artists, food vendors, local handicraft art, craft beer, in an intense programming for all ages. Admission is free and the event takes place on September 15th (Saturday) from 9am to 7pm.

This year the event also brings a fashion show, launching the spring / summer collections of brands Thereza Priore, Mangaba Beachwear, Leila Daltro Accessories and special participation of jeweller Carlos Rodeiro with his Búzios collection.

The children will also gain an exclusive space, with activities scheduled from 9:30 am. Kids can participate in free vegetable garden workshops, play with Bolha de Sabão Gigante ( “bolha de sabão gigante”), learn sustainable arts and crafts and join a musical initiation for children class for kids from 0 to 6 years old.

“It is important to create this concept of celebration and appreciation of culture, even at the institutional level. We want people to feel welcome and to live pleasant experiences here at Bahia Marina, that is why we chose the date, curated the programming and selected the brands presented with extreme care, “explains Leilane Loureiro, director of Bahia Marina.

Origami artist Sayuri Miura is responsible for the artistic decoration of the environment, using the secular art of origami. “The technique of paper folding will give life to birds and flowers, in a creative and interactive décor. It will be in full spring style, ” says Sayuri Miura.

Programming

Morning – for children

09h30 – Vegetables garden workshop – vegetable growing | Dedo Verde

10h30 – JubArte Workshop – transforming plastic bottles into toys | Institute Baleia Jubarte

11:00 AM – Performance with Bolha de Sabão Gigante (giant soap bubbles) – Vanda Cortez

11:30 am – Musical initiation for children – Espaço Musical Group

Afternoon

2:00 pm – Rodrigo Sestrem and Grupo Ronco da Pedra (Chorinho)

15h – Live FabiLu – Shoes and accessories customization – bring your own!

4 pm – Creation of artistic panel live with Elano Passos

17h – Fashion show – Thereza Priore, Carlos Rodeiro, Mangaba BeachWear and Leila Daltro Accessories.

18h / 20h – Closing show with Ávila Vibe Music – Victor Ávila

The Cantuai swimwear and beachwear brand has been in the Salvador market for six years and its first physical store located here in Bahia Marina is conducted by the hands of Elini and Paola, mother and daughter. The company has been tracing a history that carries strong social and sustainable positioning, in addition to the care put towards each piece delivered, all made by hand. In the chat below, we discovered a little more about the concept of the brand.

BAHIA MARINA: How did Cantuai start?

CANTUAI: Manufacturing pieces with intelligent and sustainable design, Cantuai has been in the Salvador market for six years. It was founded in Salvador in 2012. Our goal has always been to create the best quality products. With intelligent and sustainable design, pieces are created in order to guarantee an excellent performance, made to be efficient and gentle.

BM: Cantuai is a family brand. How did this partnership between mother and daughter come about?

CA: We are partners in life and work. My mother, Elini, has been working for more than 30 years in researching sewing processes for knitwear – especially for beachwear – studying modeling, sewing and finishing techniques. Graduated in Business Administration, she works especially in the management of the factory floor. I, Paola, have a genuine interest in intelligent and sustainable design. Graduated in Fashion Design, I work in the research of materials, datasheets and the whole process until the piece goes out for sale. I consider myself to be decisively creative. We are united by a meticulous passion; we work together throughout the process of creating each product.

BM: You go against the wave of rampant consumerism and create durable, sustainable and timeless pieces. In addition to environmental responsibility, the brand values ​​local manpower. Can you tell me a bit about this process and if this way do you also reduce the environmental impacts caused by clothing manufacturing and the textile production chain as a whole? Does this only happen in large industries or are small businesses also responsible?

CA: We offer unique beachwear. We do not launch collections; we always launch the product in our three standard colors: white, black and off-white. And every six months we include a new color (only a few models are chosen to be released in that new color). We also offer lifetime warranty in case of product defect or split seams. Besides the undisputed quality of our noble mesh, which has UV protection and is also biodegradable, if the product is disposed of in a landfill (anaerobic environment), it takes about 3 years to decompose.

BM: Where does your raw material come from?

CA: We are always looking for sustainable and durable raw materials. For example, our mesh is made with high technology developed in Brazil, using the world’s first biodegradable nylon thread, the nylon 6.6. Besides jute with an ecological character, we also have jute that is part of the composition of our beach bags. The “jute” is the result of a social project in the Amazon; it is planted and harvested by local artisans, without pesticides, and then transformed in jute fabric.

BM: Who is responsible for creating and making the pieces?

CA: We are responsible for all parts of the production process, from meticulous materials research, design, modeling, cutting, sewing, photography, writing, and packaging.

BM: What types of fabrics do you use?

CA: We do not currently work with fabrics. We work with three types of knitwear, among them the tailoring knitwear, which is more structured and gives us the basis to develop pieces for winter too! Our swimsuit knits are of the CO2 control type, a mesh production concept that looks for products that are more environmentally friendly, and is exempt from toxic products for human skin, according to international certification.

BM: Why did you choose Bahia Marina to launch the physical store?

CA: In the search for new addresses, we first considered working with what already exists. But then we found a space here, with a glass storefront, ocean views, with a small garden on the back. In addition to the accessibility, parking and security, the environment here has everything to do with our beachwear.

On World Environment Day, on June 5, Bahia Marina launched the “Marina Ambiental” newspaper, addressing some of the actions developed by the company, or that count with its support, in favor of the preservation of the marine environment. The publication will be distributed to opinion makers, public agencies, NGOs and entities that work in this sector, as well as surrounding communities and other stakholders.

“Marina Ambiental” brings as main material the Environmental Education and Social Communication Program developed by Bahia Marina with the Solar do Unhão community since 2012, a program that is developed through workshops, seminars and practical activities, including visits to some of the Baia de Todos os Santos ecosystems.

Another issue addressed by the publication is the sustainable technology of the Schurmann Family sailboat, which was moored at Bahia Marina and was visited by the children of the Solar do Unhão community and the Instituto de Cegos da Bahia.

The work developed by Bemfica Náutica and the Laboratory of Acoustic Ecology and Animal Behavior of the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB), together with the Humpback Whales and Boto Gray initiatives, and which has the support of Bahia Marina, Cetacean Society International and Belov Engenharia, is another topic featured in the newspaper. Professor Marcos Rossi told how the 21-day trip on the “Singer Whale” expedition was carried out, and how its main objective was the study of the singing of cetaceans.