Giacomo and his boat “Clodia” have been at visitors’ disposal at the International Boat Show of Venice from the 18th to the 21st of March, receiving many enthusiastic responses and releasing interviews to press, radio and televisions.

The official press conference was held on Saturday 20th: for this occasion, Giacomo projected the new presentation video (created by Jorge Scassa and here seen in the YouTube version). All attendants enjoyed new details about the journey, the boat and the technologies that are currently being implemented to follow Giacomo’s adventure.

Moreover Giacomo and a few team members shed new lights about the reasons that are making this project so powerful. We like to remember that yesterday was celebrated the World Water Day, whose themes are so close to Giacomo’s beliefs, helping and motivating him along his effort throughout Europe.

This week you may meet Giacomo in the following locations:

March 25th, 6:30 p.m.
LagoStore Milano
Corso Lodi, 2
Milano, Italy

March 26th, 6:30 p.m.
LagoStore Bologna
Viale Quirico Filopanti 4P
Bologna, Italy

Last night, the Ness Yawl has been Christened by the art of Mario Brunello, who delighted the audience by playing a Bach’s Suite for cello, aboard the boat.

We proudly announce the new Ness Yawl name: “Clodia”, from the latin name of Chioggia, a city near Venice, with whom Giacomo feels a special kinship.

The event, held at Antiruggine (the art and culture centre created by Mario and Arianna Brunello in Castelfranco Veneto), has seen many people coming to hear Giacomo’s speech about his story and the reasons that drew him to dedicate his life to water related projects.

During the two hour discussion, Giacomo presented and thanked many team members, notably Jacopo Epis, the co-rower that will join him along the journey. In the background, the “Clodia”, just a few days away from completion.

In the end, Mario Brunello honoured Giacomo and the team by playing aboard the boat, used as a giant soundbox.

A most appreciated gift and a wish of luck.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Please remember that the “Clodia” and Giacomo will both participate to the International Boat Show of Venice from the 18th to the 21st of march.

The following is a list of the events planned for the coming month:

March 15th – Introduction event at “Antiruggine” of Castelfranco Veneto (TV), 9 p.m. Ethical entry fee (three possible offers, 0-5-10 EUROs). Giacomo will talk about his previous journey, “Un altro Po” and present the boats for his new adventure. World-renowned cellist Mario Brunello will also participate.

March 17th – Cheering up to celebrate boat completion, in the Lago Showroom, Villa del Conte (PD)

March 18th/21st – International Boat Show of Venice, boat presentation (the Ness Yawl will be on show for all four days). Saturday 20th, at 4 p.m., official press conference.

March 28th (to be confirmed) – Show with the boat on water at the Giudecca Rowers Club in Venice.

April 8th (to be confirmed) – Giacomo and Ness Yawl’s departure from Venice

April 15th (to be confirmed) – “Man on the River” official departure from London

For further information about the events, please contact

He couldn’t choose any other place: it had to be Venice, and the prestigious venue of the 9th International Boat Show. From the 18th to the 21st of March 2010, at the Cruise Terminal, all visitors will appreciate the newly built Ness Yawl and meet Giacomo in the main pavillion.

The official press conference is set for March 20th at 4 p.m. On that occasion Giacomo will introduce a new video clip, created by Jorge Scassa, which describes the story and the aims of Man on the River.

We’ll be waiting for you!

For further information about the Boat Show: www.festivaldelmare.com

Journalists who wish to attend the press conference may apply for free entrance and discount hotel rates by contacting .