Porto Alegre, RS – Brazil — On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Ilha do
Presídio, located on Lake Guaíba, will once again serve as the stage for an
initiative that combines sports, environmental preservation, and community
engagement. The fourth edition of the socio-environmental event “Desafio da
Ilha do Presídio” will bring together 25 swimmers and approximately 30 scouts
for a morning of activities including island cleanup, environmental awareness
actions, and an open water swimming event.
Organized by the Nadando Pelos Cartões Postais Project,
the event reinforces the ongoing commitment to the recovery and revitalization
of Ilha do Presídio — a site marked by historical significance and
environmental challenges. Following the cleanup effort, participants will take
on a 4.0-km open water course, starting and finishing at the Clube dos
Jangadeiros.
The event is part of the Porto Alegre Nautical Circuit,
supported by the Municipal Tourism Department.
At 11:30 a.m., a Special Ceremony will be conducted by
the Brazilian Navy, featuring the traditional Floral Tribute at the bust of
Admiral Tamandaré and a performance by the Brazilian Navy Band. The ceremony
will highlight the spirit of cooperation, respect, and camaraderie among
institutions, volunteers, and athletes.
The initiative is part of a series of socio-environmental
actions known as the “Escape from Ilha do Presídio,” now a consolidated
tradition in the Lake Guaíba calendar. The fifth edition is confirmed for
December 2026, during Sailor’s Week, once again with the support of the
Brazilian Navy.
About the Nadando Pelos Cartões Postais Project
The project promotes sports and socio-environmental events that foster
sustainable tourism, the preservation of aquatic ecosystems, and the conscious
use of natural spaces through swimming, rowing, and volunteer activities.
The event is organized by Raia Sul Swimming School and
the Nadando Pelos Cartões Postais Project, with support from Clube dos
Jangadeiros, the Brazilian Navy, and Nautix Hub Nautical Events.
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