Cabotage Day

Organized for the 4th time this year by the Yacht and Boat Industry Association, the July 1st Maritime and Cabotage Day event brought together the elderly and children who live in Istanbul but have not yet seen the sea and met the Bosphorus. Thirty children between the ages of 9-12 from Küçükyalı Children’s Homes Site and 47 residents of Maltepe Nursing Home enjoyed the unique view of the Bosphorus during a four-hour boat trip and had lunch.

In the event where the elderly and children mingled with each other; a wreath was left in the water to commemorate the martyrs of the sea. Kadir Karakaya, Director of YATED, said, “We are very happy to celebrate such an important day with our children and nursing home residents. We will continue our efforts to spread the love of the sea in our country.”

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