From May 10th to 12th, the fourth edition of NavigaMI ("Sailing in the heart of Milano") will take to the Naviglio a huge fleet of boats (up to 12 meters long) and thousands of sailing enthusiasts. Visitors will be allowed to embark on the most beautiful boats and yachts of Italian shipbuilding, and to sail along the canal, which played a fundamental role in the economical development of Milano.
Its project dates back to the Middle Ages, and Milano's stunning cathedral wouldn't have been built if the white marble stones coming from the north-western shores of Lake Maggiore couldn't have been carried by barges through the network of canals up to a small harbour 300 meters from piazza del Duomo. Today, of that network only the Naviglio Grande and the close-by Naviglio Pavese remain.
NavigaMI is open Friday 10th and Saturday 11th from 10 am to 11 pm, and Sunday 12th from 10 am to 8 pm.
Large areas will be dedicated to showcasing accessories, sailing schools and everything that revolves around the world of sailing. Temporary shops of nautical clothing will also be opened during the three days.
7 to 14-year-old brave sailors will be able to experience driving boats and sailing or paddling with the Rowing Club instructors.