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