Exhibition “Penelope, the sea is yours”
“The exhibition Penelope, the sea is yours, is inspired by the myth of the epic poem The Odyssey of Homer. For twenty years of absence from his husband Ulysses, who had marched on the Trojan war, Penelope demonstrated his ingenuity and patience by weaving a shroud during the day and undoing him at night, thus delaying the choice. of a new husband.
From a nautical perspective, patience and ingenuity are virtues of great navigators. The exhibition Penelope, La Mar is yours presents the experiences and challenges of six prominent women in the world of sailing at different stages of their professional career:
• April Marfà, a young promise of eleven years without fear of challenges
• Natàlia Via-Dufresne, a sailor with a long history of victories.
• Nora García, world champion in Nacra 15 who dreams of an Olympic Games
• Maria Torrijo, the first woman in the world with the titles of judge, referee and official of international racing.
• Andrea Emone, Aerospace Aerospace and Aerospatial Engineer of the Alinghi Red Bull Racing Team.
• Ana Pujol, multicamine of sailboat races.
In addition, the exhibition includes four points of activities especially designed to bring children closer to the world of sports navigation.
Place: Lobby of the Barcelona Maritime Museum
This exhibition is part of the Cultural Regatta, the program of activities to accompany the arrival of the Copa America de Vela in Barcelona »
This article on the cultural agenda has been updated on January 14, 2025. In anticipation of possible subsequent modifications, we recommend contrasting the information with which it appears published on the website of the Maritime Museum of Barcelona. You can do this following the link below:
