Sergio Tagliapietra “Ciaci” and Rossano Galtarossa testimonials Vogalonga 2013

Almost 7000 rowers on 1700 boats are gathering in St. Mark's Basin waiting for the cannon to the start of the 39 Vogalonga.

In case of unfavorable weather conditions, The Committee ensures that the prizes will be given to all crews including those, finding themselves in difficulty, decide to make a shortened course. Assistance and restraining orders to water traffic will be active along the regulatory path Vogalonga.

For any communication will be the active cell of the Committee: +39 338 7011864

At the entrance of the Rio di Cannaregio buoys will be positioned to regulate the flow of a traffic light imbarcazioni.Verrà placed on board a vessel to report any blockages in the channel.

Before the Ponte dei Tre Archi buoys will be positioned to direct the boats under the central arch.

The boats can be put in the water at the river port of Boots where you can request the use of cranes to the staff of the cooperative (the payment). Will be placed 2 piers from 12 meters each for easy launching and recovery.

It will be positioned a walkway to access the piers of the dock mail directly from the car park: Order now the island of New Boots.

 

 

At the Centro Nautico San Giuliano you can request the help of the various companies present to do the Launching.

 

We remind all the crews rowing English requirement to obtain paddles to maneuver the boat in narrow and close to other vessels.

Recall that the pectoral and the material of the race can be withdrawn by Saturday 18 May at 18.00 at the headquarters of the inscriptions of Rialto. For those who could not get there in time you can always pick them up on Sunday morning from 08.15 at the jetty of the Committee Punta della Dogana.

This year it will be possible to store some boats in the space of the Old Fish Market of Rialto, from Saturday afternoon. Will be activated by a private security service 17.00 on Saturday to 08 Sunday morning.

Space is not equipped boats shall be hoisted and launched by hand and can be positioned on the ground.

The Committee would like to thank the City of Venice and sail for the grant of use of space and Veritas for exceptional cleaning of the steps for hauling and launching boats.

We have already achieved 1200 boats and 4900 rowers. We remind everyone that entries close Thursday 16 May, however, the achievement of 7000 rowers or 1700 boats.

For those who wish to manually fill out the form and send it by Fax (+39 0415200771) we provide a PDF version for download:

registration form 2013