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Advance information - Summer 2008

Since the end of the 2001 season (when there were special afternoon cruises by MPV Italia
as well as MPV G Zanardelli operating timetabled sailings out of Desenzano)
the two motor paddle vessels are rarely advertised to operate public timetabled sailings
(during 2007 there are none that I am aware of)

Sadly, official information about future public sailings is difficult to find (even locally)
However, in addition to several private charter sailings
and the occasional special public  'Regatta Cruise'

both motor paddle vessels can often be found operating timetabled sailings
vice a smaller motor vessel on busy days during the summer

(During 2007 MPV Italia appears to have only operated at weekends
outside the peak-summer period
and MPV G Zanardelli did not enter service in 2007 until July)
In all cases sailings have applied on a non-advertised basis

It is always worth enquiring locally if you specifically want to sail on a paddler
as "traditionally" they have operated non-advertised timetable sailings for several years


There is no reason not to expect something similar will apply in 2008

MPV Italia was regularly in service during the Spring 2008 period
and has been reported once on the "local south-end" sailings during the
Summer period
MPV G Zanardelli has only been "observed" in operation near Bardolino
on Sunday 22nd June 2008 - possibly in public service

Please e-mail me if you see either motor paddle vessel in service so the information can be posted for the benefit of other visitors to this website



2008
Mondays to Fridays - until 26th September 2008
   Monday - 23rd June 2008  (visit to Riva)
   Thursday - 26th June 2008  (visit to Riva)
   Mondays to Fridays - until 26th September 2008
    (summer motor vessel sailings which might again be covered by a motor paddle vessel on some dates)
Mondays to Fridays - 29th September to 31st December 2008

Saturdays - until 27th September 2008
   Saturdays - until 27th September 2008
    (summer motor vessel sailings which might again be covered by a motor paddle vessel on some dates)
Saturdays - 4th October to 27th December 2008

Sundays - until 28th September 2008
   Sunday - 22nd June 2008  ("spotted" off Bardolino)
   Sunday - 13th July 2008  (South lake short sailings)
   Sundays - until 28th September 2008
    (summer motor vessel sailings which might again be covered by a motor paddle vessel on some dates)
Sundays - 5th October to 28th December 2008



2009
Mondays to Fridays
All dates

Saturdays
All dates

Sundays
All dates

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