Category Archives: Events

VADIA project events. is proud to announce its association with the ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships Madeira 1-6 Oct. 2024.  For more information check out their website here! And the brochure with more information on the event. VADIA: A Living Piece of Madeiran Heritage Welcome to VADIA, a handcrafted Madeiran boat with a richContinue reading “ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships Madeira”

Escola Azul Madeira love our VADIA project events. We’ve been invited to participate in their upcoming 8th of May, exhibition at Largo Do Município, Funchal Townhall, Madeira. Check out Escola Azul Website here. BLUE SCHOOL A Blue School actively involves the school community in understanding the ocean’s influence on us and our influence on theContinue reading “Escola Azul Madeira”

Saturday 9th September at 4pm. Come join us at Sao Tiago beach, Old Town, Funchal for the 6th annual traditional “canoa” boat regatta. Under the mighty Sao Tiago Fort and Santiago beach bar where VADIA was built 40 years ago! A great fun day out for all the family, not to be missed 🙂 FunContinue reading “Sao Tiago, 6th annual traditional boat regatta, Madeira”

18-24 Sept 2023 – In the picturesque coastal town of Machico, a maritime marvel is poised to join the rhythm of artistic expression. As Madeira’s Arts Festival graces Machico with its presence, the venerable vessel “VADIA” takes a rightful place within this celebration of creativity and culture. With four decades of maritime heritage coursing throughContinue reading “Setting a course for Madeira Art Fest in Machico”

2 Aug – 3 Sept 2023. The resplendent coastal city of Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is poised to host its 20th annual boat regatta event that will reverberate with the echoes of history, a grand celebration of maritime heritage aptly named “Funchal Náutico 2023.” This years event promises to blend the thrill of a regatta withContinue reading “Funchal Nautical 2023 with the Inaugural Regatta of “VADIA””

Recording a collaboration project with MEM.CO “Memórias do Mar” with a view to the protection and appreciation of our identity and heritage. Entrusted to all of us by our ancestors, and it is up to all of us to know how to cherish, value and protect it… Grateful for your invitation friend Filipe Ferraz &Continue reading “VADIA Boats Recording a Collaboration Project with MEM.CO”