e-learning

Create a structured content platform to distribute knowledge among schools and universities

distribute knowledge

Promote the approach to training through schools and groups of young people

water experiences

To initiate children and young people to practice water sports as a vehicle for well-being and knowledge

sharing emotions

Collect testimonials of the experience in the form of videos, photographs and drawings to share with others

About us

Promote the environment to renew our sense of belonging to Europe

The Watersport4gren project logo represents the colors of the aquatic environments that we are going to explore. The yellow of the sun, the green of the waters of our rivers and lakes, the blue of the sea and the European flag. 
promote the environment to renew our sense of belonging to Europe and promote the principles of protection and well-being

A few things to know about us

The project is based on the creation of a European consortium made up of Italy, Portugal and Ireland
The wateworlds we represents are these one.

Lake iseo

It is the fourth largest lake in Lombardy, Italy. It is in the north of the country in the Val Camonica area, near the cities of Brescia and Bergamo.

Adriatic sea

The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkans. The Adriatic is the northernmost arm of the Mediterranean Sea.

lake corrib

Lough Corrib is a lake in the west of Ireland. It is the largest lake within the Rep of Ireland, connected to the sea by the River Corrib or Galway River

douro river

The Douro is the highest-flow river of the Iberian Peninsula. It rises near Duruelo in the central Spain to its mouth at Porto, the second largest city of Portugal.

Latest news from our blog

News and press

Welcome to the exciting and vital world of Watersport4Green. This ebook is the tangible result of two years of commitment, passion and determination in pursuing a common goal: promoting a sustainable lifestyle through sport and environmental awareness. Behind every page of this ebook there is the […]
🚣‍♂️🌊 What a day out on the water! Our university crew, in collaboration with our partner, Universidade Lusófona – Centro Universitário Porto, embarked on an exhilarating expedition on the Douro River. The day was filled with intense double scull training sessions under the beaming sun and […]
We are immensely proud of our fantastic Watersport4green students who reached the finals of the prestigious Eco Unesco Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA). These talented students from Coláiste Iognáid (The Jes) presented their impressive findings from a water sampling project conducted on Lough Corrib, showcasing their dedication […]
Our Watersport4green team recently enjoyed an absolutely superb day, culminating in a final meeting to wrap up this wonderful collaboration of watersports enthusiasts, aimed at promoting environmental awareness among school and university students in Italy, Portugal, and Ireland. An International Partnership for the EnvironmentThis initiative brought […]
Making a splash and in the local news. Thanks Connacht Tribune – Galway City Tribune. We were delighted to have had the opportunity of experiencing the stunning Lough Corrib and collaborating with our Irish partners, Corrib Beo and Gráinne Mhaol Rowing Club educating and advocating for […]
Our Watersport4green educators had a fantastic meeting with another class from Costa Volpino Comprehensive Institute! It was inspiring to see how eager the students are for our upcoming project activities. Next on the agenda: a visit to the motorboat ‘La Capitanio’ on Friday, April 19th. Let’s […]
First tastes of the summer season a few days ago at Baia Flaminia with 75 children from IC Olivieri Pesaro schools and Collège Privé Albert Camus, with whom we played, sailed, and discussed the environment, thanks to the hospitality of the Monte San Bartolo Natural Park. […]
🌊💚 Our commitment to a sustainable future is stronger than ever! On the occasion of Water World Day 2024, we reflect on the precious gift of water and its fundamental role in promoting peace and sustainability. As part of the Watersport4Green project, we are committed to […]
After days of rain and strong winds, the sun is finally shining and the weather is perfect for an adventure on the Douro River! 🌞 here are some kids from the Lusophone University of Porto who are making the most of this beautiful weather by taking […]
We are back and after the winter pause we are ready to start! Today was a really special day in our primary class! We had the opportunity to immerse ourselves in a new adventure of the Watersport4green project. We met a new primary class at Costa […]
In Galway’s HeartBy Greg McMahon, Coláiste Iognáid (The Jes) as part of the Watersport4green project.Greg was presented with a framed copy of his thought provoking poem yesterday. The poem describes the pressures and perils our waterways face. Please take time to listen and then do your […]
Crews from the University of Porto headed out to the ocean to explore the stretch of river towards its mouth. The activity is part of the training program for the Douro River ascent route which will lead them to analyze and explore the waters to test […]

Our Team

The project was born from the idea of ​​professionals in sport, communication and business analysis. Professors, coaches and coordinators each with many years of experience in their own territory

Jennifer Cunningham

Technical & Communication Committee

Specific skills extended to the various themes of rowing – more refined and transversal teaching methodologies on various skills – rowing “national sport”. local experiences on Lough and River Corrib, Ireland. Coach and manage an annual cohort of TY and NUIG Boat Club students


José Pedro dos Santos Guimarães

Technical & Communication Committee

Assistant Professor and 1st Cycle Deputy Director in Physical Education and Sport at Universidade Lusófona do Porto, Faculty of Psychology Education and Sport. Skilled in rowing tours and rowing coach


Fabio Patrignani

Technical & Communication Committee

Communication and marketing expert in territorial marketing within local development policies for Adriatic Sea. Graduated 1st level rowing coach (FIC) and 1st level Canoe Instructor (FICK). Graduated 1st level International Coastal Rowing Coach, World Rowing (FISA). of RCAF


Anna Perini

Applicant, Steering & Communication Commitee

Business Analyst and skilled in various rowing themes, like young campus, rowing tours and sport club promoter of the project idea, connecting link between the partners, coordinating the network of italian sportclub and local stakeholder of Lake Iseo, Italy

Daniela Iseppi

Technical Commitee

I graduated at Ca’Foscari University of Venice with a bachelor’s degree in science and technologies. I love rowing and practicing outdoor sports that allow you to get in touch with nature. This kind of sports can open your mind and change your vision of the world, recognizing that it is fundamental to respect, preserve the nature and reduce the human impact on the environment.

Andrea Bertolissi

Technical Commitee

Solutions Architect and Software developer.

Design and develop enterprise application for large companies in different field (telco, oil, financial, ) using the suited programming languages and technology to address the real needs.In love with water sports, I love the photography with which I document the environments I visit. 


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