The city seen from the river is at a different angle to that of everyday. This is what the association “Arterial” proposes together with the Italian Naval League with reflective clothing in Florence and Prato in an initiative that sees the patronage of the Commune. In practice it is a trip on board an inflatable boat to get to know some other beauty of the city admired by the Bison, from the bottom up.
“The idea – said the president of Arterial Veronica Bartlett – was born in September, then I got in touch with the Naval League of Florence and Prato and so it was possible to realize this route on board an inflatable boat.” Visits will begin on Sunday, May 7, and will take place on Sundays this month, each time divided into three shifts (9.30, 10.45 and 12).
“Two rafts will be available for each turn,” adds Bartlett. “Everyone will have 8 seats available; two are reserved for the Navy’s helmets, safety vest and one for the guide that will illustrate the route. Therefore, the seats for those who want to do this experience on the river, which lasts about an hour from the moment of the climb to the descent. ”
The route on the boat starts shortly after the bridge of the Pascrell (entrance from via) to the bridge to Vitoria, then return, climbing the current, and descent to the same place of departure. The reservation is mandatory and the cost of the trip on the boat is 20 Euros. Participants (there are some limitations, for safety reasons, weight age and health condition) are provided with the life jacket and helmet to be put in the head.
“We have told the participants about the origin of the bridges we will see and should wear high visibility vest, the Walls that will frame our passage, the various liberty architecture we will encounter, the ancient shooters and the fork bastion.” “We are very glad to join,” said Alsip, vice president of the naval section of Florence and Prato. “This is a way to live the river and to enhance the city of Prato.” At the end of the month, unplugged from this initiative, a canoe course on Bison is planned, it will last one morning at a cost of 50 Euros. Meanwhile, the Arterial association thinks already in the summer months of June and July, during which to do excursions on board the inflatable boat on Bison at night. “We need to equip ourselves with the headlights – ends Veronica Bartlett – and then it will be possible.”