Boat Clubs

The only truly Venetian sport is rowing. Standing up, facing the front, dodging the vaporettos and taxi boats through the city’s myriad canals. Beginners can take lessons at a number of clubs dotted around the perimeter of the city. Founded in 1882, the Bucintoro has its offices in the old Custom’s House at the mouth of the Grand Canal. Obliging and accustomed to enquiries from foreign visitors, they will teach you the basics of Venetian oarsmanship before sending you off into the winter fog. May be an idea to take the mobile.