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VOGALONGA
(May)

This race first began in 1974 and takes place annually. All types of rowing boats may take part.
The initiative wanted to revive the Venetian tradition of rowing and has now become an authentic Venetian event: initially about 500 Venetian-owned boats took part but the number has now risen to over 1700 with more than 5000 rowers who come from all over the world.

The race covers a distance of approximately 30 kilometres and starts from S.Marco, crosses the lagoon to the lesser known islands such as the Vignole, S.Erasmo, S.Francesco del Deserto, Burano, Mazzorbo and Murano. The competitors then come back to Venice via the Canale di Cannaregio and the Canal Grande, ending at the Punta della Dogana opposite S.Marco.
No motor boats are allowed in the areas near and around the area of the race.

For information and enrolments:
Official Vogalonga Site
e-mail:info@vogalonga.it

Or:

Comitato Organizzatore Vogalonga
S.Marco, 951 - 30124 Venezia
Ph. +39 0415210544 - Fax +39 0415200771
e-mail: info@vogalonga.it

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