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Watersports Project 2009-2011
Regional LaunchBallina, Co. Tipperary
30th April 2009
Marie Collins
Project Manager
Mid-West Regional Authority
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NEA
Nautisme Espace AtlantiqueWatersports in the Atlantic
Area
European Network of Local & Regional Authorities/Agencies responsible for the promotion and development of watersports in their territories
NEA 2 – follow-on initiativewww.nea2.eu
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Watersports Project
NEA 2 – co-funded by INTERREG IVB Atlantic Area France Lead Partner – Brittany 23 Partners from 5 EU Countries: Ireland, UK,
France, Portugal & Spain Irish Partners:
Mid-West Regional Authority Irish Canoe Union Ards Borough Council
Irish Sailing Association – associated Partners
Duration: January 2009 – December 2011
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Mid-West Region
North Tipperary, ClareLimerick Counties
Limerick City
Population: 361,028 (2006)
Dominated by water Lakes (Lough Derg, Lough
Gur, Ballyalla Lake) Rivers (River Shannon,
Fergus) Coastline (200km)
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Watersports in the Mid-West
Longstanding tradition of sailing, surfing & rowing
Sailing on Lough Derg since 1835 Surfing in West Clare 50 years Rowing in Limerick since 1866
In European terms low activity on our lakes Watersports slow to develop over the years Low numbers of locals engaging in watersports
– opportunities for increased activity Increase in the number of watersports clubs in
recent years - > 40 clubs in region Sailing, rowing, canoeing, surfing, powerboating, sub-aqua… Affiliated with Irish Sailing Association/Irish Canoe Union
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Work Programme 2009-2011
Inter-regional Cooperation Project Promotion & Marketing of Watersports Sailing, Canoeing, Surfing, Rowing,
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Powerboating… 3 Main Actions
Economy Environment Social Inclusion
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Economy
Inventory of watersport offer in MW region Building on existing initiatives/databases
Online Guide to Watersports Currently disjointed & available from different sources
Aim: To provide one central online resource for user
Promote watersports products on offer User Guide to Watersports: Beginners – Intermediate – Advanced Course information – day courses Equipment Hire – costs Water Access – slip ways; moorings Watersports & Safety Watersports & The Enviroment Promote & Market MW Region as location for Competitions
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Existing Promotion Initiatives Discover Ireland
www.discoverireland.ie/shannon
Shannon Region Trails – water trailswww.shannonregiontrails.ie
Waterways Ireland: www.waterwaysireland.org/shannon
Discover Lough Dergwww.discoverloughderg.ie
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NEA 2
Opportunity for Mid-West Region to market All Watersports in one location
Promote within NEA 2 Network – France, UK, Spain & Portugal
Broaden across Europe
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Environment
Improving environmental credentials of Clubs & Centres
Energy conservation Energy Agencies – Monitoring Programme & Awareness
Campaign
Developing Environmental Training Modules Sporting Federations & Leave No Trace
Train the Trainer Courses Conservation – water quality / habitats
Fish Stocks/Wildlife
Lough Derg Heritage Project
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Social Inclusion
Increase participation of all users on the water Training Modules for Instructors for People with
Special Needs Young People through the Schools Programme
Exchange Programme with NEA 2 Regions
Disability Access – increase awareness for Clubs/Centres
Open Days for Socially Excluded Groups Improve Employment Opportunities
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Atlantic Watersports Games 2009
Porto, 1st – 6th August 2009
European Watersports Competition & Festival
Atlantic/Celtic Regions of Europe participate
Competitions: Sailing Kayaking Surfing Rowing
For more information on registration & Games please visit:
www.jniea.eu
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Contact Details
Marie CollinsProject ManagerMid-West Regional Authority
A: Friar Court, Abbey Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
T: 067 33197 / 37353E: [email protected]: www.mwra.ie