Objectives

To inspire love of the seas and seafaring in children,
To popularize and spread seafaring,
To raise awareness about water sports (swimming, rowing, sailing, surfing etc.) and inspire children to take part in them,
To introduce to children those public institutions and civil society organisations, sailing and sports clubs dealing with the seas and seafaring,
To create awareness of sea pollution and protection of the seas,
To introduce children to the world of underwater marine life,
To familiarize children with naval history,
To introduce children to naval language, naval objects, naval competitions and songs,
To enable children to see and ride on different types of vessels (sailboats, rowboats, rib boats, Zodiacs, etc.)
To provide financial resources for children’s education and training in sports and cultural activities related to the seas and seafaring,
To set up a model for children in other regions of Turkey so they, too, will be able to celebrate this festive holiday as it is related to the seas by the Bebekliler Association’s ‘Blue Homeland, Children in Blue, Blue Civilisation’