Various types of gondola boats are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates. there are approximately 400 licensed gondoliers in venice and a similar number of boats, down from the thousands that travelled the canals centuries ago.. Rowing is the act of propelling a boat using the motion of oars in the water, displacing water, and propelling the boat forward. the difference between paddling and rowing is that rowing requires oars to have a mechanical connection with the boat, while paddles are hand-held and have no mechanical connection.. The rowing boats of venice. the traditional feet of venetians are those silent wooden vessels that cross the canals and are guided by oar. this is a small introduction to the most common venetian rowing boats and how to recognise them..
Our second night in venice, we met up with nan mcelroy of row venice for a lesson rowing a voga, the flat-bottomed boat used by venetians for centuries. most people think of gondolas when they think of venice.. Our second night in venice, we met up with nan mcelroy of row venice for a lesson rowing a voga, the flat-bottomed boat used by venetians for centuries. most people think of gondolas when they think of venice.. The program for the vogalonga regatta in venice 2018 has been decided: the event will take place on sunday 20th may with the presence of numerous rowers from italy and abroad, who will participate aboard their own rowing boats..
