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Page 1: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga City of Sails

Page 2: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia

The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 3: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga was founded as a port town in 1201

In 1282 Riga became a member of the Hansaetic League

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 4: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Freeport is an integral part of the Riga city

The history of Riga and development of the Freeport of Riga go hand-in-hand

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 5: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Continuing traditions of Hanseatic League, Riga remain one of the largest ports in the Baltic Sea.

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 6: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

The Riga City Festival is the main annual event in Riga.

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 7: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

The festival also offers a wonderful opportunity to have a good time.

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 8: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga has participated in the "The Tall Ships' Races" twice - in 2003 and 2013

Page 9: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga was a host city, it was voted the best port of the races

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 10: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga is a very safe and hospitable city for any event

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 11: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

From the season 2013 a new yacht club started operating in Riga. The City Yacht Club Ķīpsala, is situated at the heart of the City

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 12: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Riga has experience and possibilities for organizing yachting activities

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 13: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

You are welcome to Riga!

Riga City of Sails, 2014

Page 14: Riga Ci ty of Sails Riga City of Sails. Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava

Thank you for your attention!

Riga City of Sails, 2014