»» Vogalonga, Traditional Boat Race in Venice

On May 27 Venice hosts The Vogalonga in St Mark’s Basin.

Venice

The Vogalonga is a boat race featuring traditional types of boat.

The race itinerary — 30km (18 miles) long, leads across the lagoon to the island of Burano and back, winding through Cannaregio and the Grand Canal on the home stretch.

Many competitors are from Venice — more than 50 Venetian rowing clubs take part, but many crews also come from aboroad.
For details see Vogalonga Official Web Site.

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