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Info here: www.vogalonga.com

The Vogalonga is a non-competitive event and as such it does not have performance rankings at the finishing line. Each rower who crosses the finishing line will be issued a participation certificate and a medal to commemorate the event.

Start

The 44th Vogalonga is scheduled to start at 9am: after the customary ‘lifting-of-the-oars’ salute, a cannon shot will signal the start of the race. Around 8.30 am all boats are required to assemble in the Giudecca Canal grouped behind Punta della Dogana following instructions given by the Technical Commissioners. First, the fastest crafts will be asked to get in line, starting with rowing class boats, followed later by slower boats that carry fewer oarsmen.

Positioning of the boats at departure

Dangerous spots

As can be seen in the map below, there are some very narrow channels (Vignole, S. Erasmo, Mazzorbo, Tre Archi) where you will need to slow down and line up in an orderly fashion. Please stay inside navigable canals to prevent damage to vessels.

A lot of boats are participating to this trip !!!