Invitation to sponsors
In cooperation with the agency Alternatura and UNDP, as part of the COAST project, we started making yet another replica of this amazing ship. The construction gajetas falkuša want to tell the history of Komiza, we want to encourage visitors to identify with the place in which they came, to experience the falkuša in touch with falkusa, rich history Komiža until today. Gajeta Falkuša is just one prominent segment of that identity, she was one of the pillars of development Komiža in maritime terms, it is a bearer of local history, fisheries and culture. Dugaje 9 m wide and 2.55 m (without Falak). There lateen sail and jib total area of 90 m2. In 2000. was chosen among the ten most interesting traditional boats of the world in the great international festival has Fete Internationale de la Mer et des MARINS that every four years in Brest organizes and performs over 3000 ships. The construction of the wooden ship will contribute to the preservation of maritime cultural heritage Komiza and the Croatian Adriatic, and it is equally tangible, and intangible. The knowledge and skills of people who are associated with gajeta falkuša the core memory and heritage Komiža gajetas. Each builder falkuša, crew member, fisherman, fishing family member who carries the family memory is called. FIRST VOICE (first voice) and the invaluable carrier of collective memory, which makes sense of place, genius loci Komiza. These people and their work is important for our project because it is documenting all phases of falkuša by recording video and photo camera, and the use of modern media we want to capture and preserve intangible heritage falkuša. The main activities consist in the purchase of materials and equipment for ships, ship making and developing and offering eco-tourism product. 10,02.2011
The first activity was the purchase of primary materials for ship building, designed by engineers and shipbuilding dr.Velimira Solomon went into the project. The above-mentioned phase out of various parts of the Croatian shipbuilding master workshop in Jadrešić Millan Betina delivered the wood from different parts Hrvatske.Tako we can safely say that the Croatian forests are involved in building the ship. Four types of wood construction make gajetas and it is the oak, pine, larch and elm.
03/02/2011
In accordance with custom, keel future falkuša sprinkles the ashes of burnt ship every year for the Feast of St. Nicholas in Komiža sacrifice. From the ashes of burned boat in honor of St. Nicholas the patron of sailors will be born a new falkuša. This phase is documented and will later be used as a single unit in the interpretation of cultural and maritime heritage.
04.04.2011.
Designed and laying the keel and ribs that are prepared skeleton broda.To is the phase of vessel formation.
The second phase consists of an adhesive epoxy resin shell. Once completed formwork made Falke. Falke could be explained as false by the moving ship. And the boundary can be removed and placed as needed, up to a high metra.Ovakva extraordinarily skillful construction makes sailing, thereby preventing splashing. During fishing, the order to eliminate doing so shallow and favorable for the withdrawal of the network. With the set gajeta Falk could take almost twice the load. After setting falke ship starts to prepare for painting. Gajeta will maintain its tradition of black. After staining following installation of the engine and shafting, making the mast, lantin, baštuna and paddles. The last phase of the interference with other activities, and tying a rope to the boat and purchasing and equipping the ship sails for the voyage. Construction and equipping of the ship should be provided for last 1200 hours, ie 6 months work.
When gajeta be built offering final products to selected target groups will enrich the tourist and cultural offer Komiža, we will extend the season, we will preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development concept, we will cooperate with the younger locals, we will promote the Croatian heritage and will actively cooperate with Ecomuseum Komiza whose primary purpose is the unification of local values and preserve the identity of local communities. Quality documentation that we get from the whole process of construction we will use as a high quality visual materials for the permanent exhibition and marketing activities.
In terms of tourism we offer trips with a boat who will be a half day or full day to tour the island and surrounding islands, depending on weather conditions. We realized arrangements that will include 3-5 days of traditional courses with a combination of rich educational content. Sailing Latin sail will be accompanied by educational stories, fishing, socializing and eating island products. The gajeta will host local poets, writers and artists with the aim of organizing cultural evenings of summer.
| PROGRAM FOR THE UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT IN CROATIA AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SPLIT-DALMATIAN COUNTY HELP in the Project |
| To round out the financial resources we have created a program for sponsors during the construction of the ship, and the invested funds will sail through with you. Contact us and we go to a new adventure. |
