Venice events: Vogalonga

The Vogalonga competition takes part in Venice history since its birth; it is one on the main events in Venice.

The race course that was laid out has remained virtually unchanged over the years. It covers about 30 kilometers by way of canals and through the most beloved and picturesque parts of the Lagoon of Venice.

Over the years the event has represented an incentive for the seafaring societies to maintain an interest alive in the different rowing techniques and the manufacturing of new boats.

The Vogalonga, as a not competitive sport event, becomes also an opportunity to discover the lagoon, its habitat and breathtaking landscape.

The boats gather in St. Mark's Basin in front of the Ducal Palace on the day of the “Sensa” (Ascensione).

VOGALONGA Race Course

The Race will start in St. Mark's Basin. After turning 'round the island of Sant'Elena, participants will row along the coast of the islands: Vignole, Sant'Erasmo and San Francesco del Deserto. Burano is the half-way point of the race course, after which participants will row along the coast of the islands: Mazzorbo, Madonna del Monte and San Gacomo in Paludo. The race procession will enter Murano by way of its Grand Canal. Upon reaching Venice participants will enter the city by way of the canal of Cannaregio to the Grand Canal and proceed to the Point of the Dogana in front of San Marco.

Participation

Entry registration is open to all men and women over the age of 16.

Boats

All types of rowing boats may participate without limit to weight or number of rowers with the exception of outriggers and sculls (both one and two oared rowing) which are excluded from participation.

Statistics about the last edition of Vogalonga:

Boats	Participants	Participants from Venice	Participants from Italy	Participants from abroad
1462	5165	1121	1509	2535

Official Vogalonga website: www.vogalonga.com

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