As well as the famous Historical Regatta that takes place on the first Sunday in September. Venice and its lagoon
are the venue for over 120 regattas every year from April to October. Many of these competitions are organised on an extemporary basis; ten are promoted by the City of Venice together with the Racers' Association and coordinated by the Venetian Rowing Associations in order to preserve and popularise a sport whose origins spring from the very nature of the city and its surroundings. Many of these regattas coincide with traditional festivals and fairs during which, at one time, the competition was a chance to win the acclaim not only of the people but also of the city governors. Today the municipal authorities are committed to reviving this ancient custom as they are well aware of the wider, not just sporting, values ambodied by the regattas: this particular sport not only represents those ethical values shared by all sports but is also a vehicle of understanding and respect for the lagoon and the rediscovery of the city's sea culture. The regattas are recommended for the leisurely tourist who wishes to discover Venice's true roots in a unique atmoshere of events which the people of Venice follow with great passion and participation.

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Regatta Sensa - 8^th May 10.30 am. The regatta that officially opens the rowing season, the only regatta in which the competitors face each other in four-oar gondolas. The race route dates back to the 14^th century, running a course that starts at St. Mark’s bay and ends in front of the San Nicolo Church on the Lido. From Piazzale Roma ACTV lines 1 and 51.

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Mestre Regatta - 22^th May 4.30 pm. Six-oared caorline - Regatta disputed on six-oar double-ended open boats. The race starts from Canale dei Marani (in front of the lighthouse) and the arrival is located at Punta S.Giuliano. The arrival can be looked at from the Park. From Piazzale Roma ACTV lines 4 and 4/, arrival Piazza XXVII Ottobre and go on foot.

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Sant'Erasmo Regatta - 2^nd june.

4.30 pm two-oared pupparini (very young)
5.15 pm two-oared mascarete (women)
6.00 pm two-oared pupparini

The first regatta of the season reserved for women only, who compete in fast and slender two-oared “mascareta” boats. The regatta is raced along the canals that skirt the verdant island. The competition takes place in the waters around the town of Fusina. From Piazzale Roma ACTV lines 42 and 52 to the Fondamenta Nuove + line 13.

Saints Giovanni and Paolo Regatta - Sunday 19^th june.

5.00 pm two-oared pupparini
5.45 pm one-oared gondolas (young)

Conceived to carry on the tradition and enthusiasm of rowing, this races invites young people under 25 to test their skills in the arduous rowing technique of the one-oared gondolas. The race route begins in Murano, skirting along the Fondamenta Nuove and concludes at the Ponte dei Mendicanti. From Piazzale Roma ACTV lines 42 and 52.

Murano Regatta 3^rd July

4.30 pm one-oared pupparini (very young)
5.15 pm one-oared pupparini (women)
6.00 pm one-oared gondolas

A classic regatta reserved for one-oared boats, it requires all competitors, champions, women and youths alike, to draw on all of their skills. The regatta starts out in the waters surrounding the island of Murano and proceeds to penetrate its interior canals. From Paizzale Roma ACTV lines 42.

Malamocco Regatta 10^th July

5.15 pm two-oared mascarete (women)
6.00 pm six-oared caorline

This regatta is contended on the occasion of the Madonna di Marina. From Piazzale Roma waterbus 1, 51 then bus blu, green or N°. 11.

Redentore Regatta 17^th July 

4.00 pm two-oared pupparini (very young)
4.45 pm two-oared pupparini
5.50 pm two-oared gondolas

With the starting and finish line in front of the Church of the Redentore, this regatta takes competitors on a circular route and spectators can follow it from the banks of the Giudecca Canal.
From Piazzale Roma ACTV lines 82 - 41.

Pellestrina Regatta 7^th August

4.30 pm two-oared pupparini (very young)
5.15 pm two-oared mascarete (women)
6.00 pm two-oared pupparini

This race is held to commemorate the Feast of the Madonna dell'Apparizione, a religious feast day that draws enthusiastic participation by residents. The race course runs along the lagoon in front of the island from where the regatta can be seen. From Piazzale Roma ACTV lines 1, 51 + Bus line 11.