Cassiopiea – From an innovative idea of a youngster to the realisation of a wooden training boat Cassiopeia
Author: Dan Poljšak
- construction of the unique wooden boat, active role of students
- cooperation of different parties involved in the project: students, masters, pedagogues, artists,..
- development of technical skills and creativity of young people
- promotion of maritime education
- promotion and preservation of maritime cultural traditions
- preservation of skills for the construction of wooden barques
- active tourism – a live story you can help to create
- contact with nature – energy of the sea, wind, natural materials
- multiplicative activity and creativity
Construction location: Marina Portorož
Duration: 2 – 3 years, beginning in June 2013
Cost estimate of the project: approx. 25,000 €
Boat name Cassiopeia, wooden schooner, 8 m long, 2 masts, wood iroko, oak, mahogany
