Vogalonga

The Vogalonga is an act of love for Venice and the water that surrounds it, for its lagoon and its islands, for rowing and its boats and it maintains over time the purpose for which it was born: to spread knowledge and conscious respect for the nature and culture of our city. A 30-kilometer itinerary between the lagoon, its islets and the magnificent Grand Canal: a non-competitive journey that celebrates the beauty and tradition of Venice.

The start of the 49th Vogalonga is scheduled for 9:00, marked by the traditional cannon shot. The boats must gather in the Giudecca Canal from 08:30, following the instructions of the Technical Commissioners for correct positioning.

A 30-kilometer itinerary between the lagoon, its islets and the magnificent Grand Canal: a non-competitive journey that celebrates the beauty and tradition of Venice. The event follows a defined route that touches iconic points such as the San Marco basin, the Murano canals and the Rio di Cannaregio, culminating with the arrival in the Grand Canal, near Rialto up to Punta della Salute.

8000 ROWERS
Every year, rowers from every corner of the world gather in Venice to travel the historic Vogalonga route. Men and women, boys and girls have fun and get excited, with effort and great satisfaction.

2000 BOATS
The event is aimed at rowing boats, without any restrictions regarding weight, size or number of rowers. Vogalonga is a tribute to the navigation techniques of the past, an event born to promote the use of sustainable boats and to safeguard the city of Venice from wave motion.