Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29, for the first time, the City of Narbonne will highlight its maritime heritage, nautical activities and will work, once again, for the protection of biodiversity and Mare Nostrum. Meet at the port of Narbonne-Plage.
The teams from the Narbonne-Plage marina and the City’s sustainable development department as well as local associations are offering environmental awareness and discovery activities for all ages, Friday June 28 and Saturday June 29 from 9:30 a.m. and until early evening.
“An impulse is given”
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This is a first edition in this form and Claude Lebessou, deputy mayor responsible for ports, the tourist economy and religious relations, has real hopes for its success. “There is an impetus being given. The City and Côte du Midi are working together and are now turning a lot towards the ports. I am delighted because it is a sector that I like. We are working hard on the river port , the same for Nautics which is an institution that has been making progress for a long time and then Narbonne Plage Great efforts have been made to upgrade, with real support.souligne Claude Lebessou.
A completely legitimate Port Festival
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Work is underway for the digitalization of the port, the electrical systems and cabinets, the launching slipway has been redone with a slope better suited for lowering boats. The port of Narbonne Plage, which could be considered to have become obsolete, is in the process of being modernized. “A lot of work has also been done on the agents and their training. They take their job to heart and are dedicated to the users. This is felt at all levels”adds the elected official.
All this is well worth a first “Port Festival” to highlight its assets.
More than fifteen partners
It will take place next Friday and Saturday and will bring together many partners because it will also be about celebrating the oceans. Everything that makes up maritime culture and the preservation of the marine environment will be highlighted and highlighted, through introductions to sailing, fishing, diving, board sports and protection awareness workshops. of nature and biodiversity. No less than sixteen structures will be mobilized, whether sports associations or environmental stakeholders. With this goal, in the medium term, hoped by Claude Lebessou to instill a nautical culture in the territory and to raise awareness among populations of the issues of preserving the seas and oceans.
The complete program of these days can be consulted on the city’s website narbonne.fr.
