The Historical Regatta
A RETURN TO THE PAST
The Historical Regatta in Venice
Sunday, Sep 1, 2013, 04:00 PM
Venice, Venezia, Italy
The event
History
The Historical Regatta starts with the colourful procession on water, formed by the Bissone, the Bucintoro and the boats of the venetian boating clubs; the event commemorates the Queen of Cyprus, Caterina Cornaro, coming to Venice, who marked the beginning of the Serenissima rule over the Mediterranean islands. The historical parade has now just a picturesque importance, memory of the far economical and political greatness of Venice on the seas, while the regattas represent today the climax of the agonistic season in the world of the Veneto's boating: who win that day means to become a part of the history of this sport and of Venice.
Programme
6.00 pm PRESENTATION OF THE TEAMS AND BENEDICTION OF THE GONDOLINI
Campo della Salute - with the accompaniment of Coro Serenissima
SUNDAY 1st SEPTEMBER 2013
4.00 pm HISTORICAL AND SPORT WATER PROCESSION
parade along the Grand Canal by historical crafts with costumed teams, boats and gondolas of the Venetian boating associations (Voga alla Veneta).
Course: from St. Mark's Bay all the way down the Grand Canal
4.45 pm MACIARELE AND SCHIE REGATTA: regatta on mascareta dedicated for children.
Categories:
- Schie (under 10 years). Course: from Rialto to Ca' Foscari
- Maciarele Junior (under 12 years). Course: from San Stae to Ca' Foscari
- Maciarele senior (under 14 years). Course: from San Stae to Ca' Foscari
5.00 pm YOUNG ROWERS WITH PUPPARIN REGATTA
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark's Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto, and back to finish at Ca' Foscari
5.20 pm WOMEN WITH MASCARETA REGATTA
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark's Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto, and back to finish at Ca' Foscari
5.40 pm GARDA LAKE REGATTA
Course: from Punta della Dogana to Ca' Foscari
5.50 pm CAORLINA REGATTA
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark's Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto, and back down the Grand Canal to finish at Ca' Foscari
6.10 pm, INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOAT CHALLENGE: challenge on galeoni boat by the teams of the Ca' Foscari and Iuav Universities of Venezia versus the teams of the Universities of Bari, Vienna, Warwick and Zagabria.
Course: From Rialto to Ca' Foscari
6.20 pm GONDOLINO REGATTA
Course: the Castello Gardens, St. Mark's Bay, Grand Canal, Rialto, and back down the Grand Canal to finish at Ca' Foscari
Pupparin Regatta
A fast, agile boat traditionally used by maritime guards or as a family boat. With its sleek profile the pupparini is an elegant and refined craft.
Mascareta Regatta
It is used for fishing, regattas and general recreation in the lagoon and its name probably derives from its popularity with masked prostitutes.
Caorlina Regatta
This boat still has the original form of the 16th century, built for fishing and especially for transporting fresh fruit and vegetables from the islands to the city market. The boat’s name suggests that it was originally built in the town of Caorle.
Offers
Venezia Marketing & Eventi offers you to discover and live the Regata Storica 2013 through the following interesting suggestions, that you can take in a unique package:
1) FLOATING PLATFORM OF SAN TOMA'
You can attend the Regata Storica 2013 comfortably seated on the platform set up near Campo San Toma'. The floating platform, set in one of the most beautiful and spectacular route along the Grand Canal.
2) NEW 2013 SUGGESTION: GUIDED TOURS "VENICE AND THE REGATA STORICA"
A guided tours in Venice concerning the origins of this old tradition, from the beginning of the republic of St. Mark to the present edition. The tours begin in the railway station square and sign fundamental stages of this ancient tradition, explaining even the development of the contemporary version. The tour ends near the Accademia bridge, to admire the final port of Grand Canal and basin of St. Mark. The guided tours can be bilingual ( Italian + English or French ).
GUIDED TOUR + TRIBUNE SAN TOMA'
All guided tours can be buy at special prices in combination with seats in the tribune of St. Tomà to attend the Regata Storica.
SPECIAL TOUR REGATA STORICA: GUIDED TOUR + "MACHINA"
Special tour with limited availability, starting at 2.00pm of Sunday 1nd September and ending at Ca' Foscari, attending the Regata Storica from the "Machina", scenographic floating tribune installed on the finishing line of the regattas.
3) DISCOVER AND LIVE THE REGATA STORICA AT THE CASINÒ DI VENEZIA
The Casinò Municipale di Venezia and Casinò di Venezia Meeting & Dining Services offer, on Sunday 1nd September 2013 at 1.30pm, an exclusive brunch with the opportunity to attend the Regata Storica from the terrace that will be installed by the Casinò along the Grand Canal.
Email: info@veneziamarketingeventi.it
Website: www.veneziamarketingeventi.it
Location: Cannaregio, 2079, Venezia, 30121 Italy
Phone: +39 041 2412988