Casoni Open 2008

"This time we come down the island!"

With these prophetic words Chiossul master has previously summarized what was then a few days later, the juice of the event Prince of CKF, namely the Open Casoni : a real success!

Despite the Civil Defense alerted the thousands of electronic eyes and focused, web, on each corner of the region, to peer a non-weather friend, a steady stream of intrepid kayakers also preferred to be punctual at the office of Nautisette , Sunday morning, take part in the lagoon short journey that has touched some of the points of the most beautiful and characteristic of the area.

Starting from the pier decorated for the occasion, the Natissa, the large group of paddlers headed by one of the foci towards the lagoon, near the "Tapo" Lady Catherine-proclaimed sympathizer with his little dogs caciaroni-opens the eye with its soft expanse of islands, as far as the eye toward Marano.

Although more than one participant has shown some interest to a stop at the used tenement, on the way back to the hedonistic destination safe and refreshment, most of the paddlers went on as scheduled, at the time of the Tour D ' Orio, sandy strip that separates the lagoon from the Adriatic Sea Degree placed west of the city of Grado, where a capricious but meteorologically providential sirocco wind has formed a multitude of waves on which the more skilled you are fun to surf with kayaking, also well aware that they could replenish their caloric needs with an energy surplus, if we judge by looking at the cases of wine shipped in the morning, the boat service, cooks and helpers.

At the fabulous mansions kindly provided by Mr Sergio Giacometto Fonzie and Sanson, meanwhile, are reached repeatedly ferried the tourists-friendly partners Nautisette Andrew Hare and Roberto Muzzi - who have preferred to enjoy nature and effortless and groceries, to the 14 has reached the large group, perhaps driven by the smell of the dishes that then abundant, came on the tables are set up specifically in the vicinity of the beautiful mansions.

Home-made focaccia, pasta and clams, and mussels, the proverbial sardines in savor of Clara, typical local cuisine par excellence, have tickled the palate and the senses of the participants quieted, then you are good to drink with Tocai and Cabernet Sauvignon from the winery kindly provided Aquileia Ca 'Tullio , plus some demijohn under the table that, aided by the pleasant warmth of Sunday Settembrini is readily evaporated.

In the afternoon, then, Tatiana Hoods, guests came from far away, together with Mauro U Sottocosta , ie from Legnano near Milan, has presented to all " The other half of the sea . "
In this book the author, who in addition to being an instructor and Guide Marina Sottocosta , and Mistress of the Sea canoe Italian Canoe Kayak Federation, collects and recounts various adventures and stories of many women protagonists vedon sea kayaker, sea or both River, from which the original title and summary.

But I am not the only guests were from outside the region: to remember the affectionate friend and now William Casso with friends n team Altamarea Sea Kayak Association of Chioggia and friends kayak headed by Germano Porto Viro, came from the Po delta, Francis and Giuly from Verona, and all the rest, some of Padua, who from Parma and those from Treviso, and all the brave from every province of our region.

Even an athlete of absolute thickness was groped by the left paddle quiet lagoon and various delicacies, namely Trieste Lipizer Marco , Italian champion in K1 2007 and winner of world cup final in the same specialty, in 2007.

Around about 17, the group is divided at a time of Natissa, helped by a gust of cool wind in their sails and guaranteed by some cloudiness of a sky and very forgiving friend.

Tourists are also been reported in the Nautisette , enticed perhaps, another year, to come down in their well water with a kayak and follow the CKF on future programs and events, increasingly fed.

So thanks to everyone and see you next year!

And, last but not least ... a special thanks to:

• Chiossul pontiletto for his magic;
• Mark for organizing technical and bureaucratic;
• Marcuccio find mansions for doing well prepared but not limited to;
• Fabio and David for putting together the event so flawless (the first public relations and management of contacts and the latter solely for the information technology and online communications);
• Clara for having superbly "taken by the neck" all;
• Gianfranco for help;
• Peter and Monica for their titanic work of cleaning sardines and shellfish;
• Fabio di Gorizia for the indispensable help to the cook;
• Sverzut Mauritius, President Nautisette , for the confidence and support accorded since the birth of our Association;
• Luciano Nardin, Marco Basile and Vanni, Nautisette partners, for the logistical support provided,
• A Max of Slow Food for doing a mediator with the farm Ca 'Tullio ;
• To the Mayor of Aquileia Scarel Alviano , for coming to visit us!
• Andrea has made ​​available to support the boat and managed (nd David )

I hope I mentioned all of them, in any case on behalf of the entire club , we thank you again and we never tire of it, for coming with the hope to see you at many upcoming releases!