Venetian rowing
Venetian rowing on Lake Garda is represented by the bisse, typical boats of fishermen.
Venetian rowing is practiced on Lake Garda mainly with the bisse, typical and traditional fishermen’s boats, whose origins date back to the Republic of Venice.
The structure of this boat has basically not changed over time: the hull has a flat bottom so that there is less resistance in the water and there is space for four rowers who row while standing up (Venetian style rowing) using a technique that combines simultaneity, balance and rhythm of movements, which must be gentle and powerful at the same time.
Apparently, the first Bisse regatta on Lake Garda dates back to 1548, when a “Palio” took place to welcome “Clarissimus Provvisore” Stefano Tiepolo.
Since then, the regattas have become side events of major historical events held on Lake Garda, and the best rowers had the honour of parading on the Grand Canal of Venice.
Venetian rowing is practiced on Lake Garda mainly with the bisse, typical and traditional fishermen’s boats, whose origins date back to the Republic of Venice.
The structure of this boat has basically not changed over time: the hull has a flat bottom so that there is less resistance in the water and there is space for four rowers who row while standing up (Venetian style rowing) using a technique that combines simultaneity, balance and rhythm of movements, which must be gentle and powerful at the same time.
Apparently, the first Bisse regatta on Lake Garda dates back to 1548, when a “Palio” took place to welcome “Clarissimus Provvisore” Stefano Tiepolo.
Since then, the regattas have become side events of major historical events held on Lake Garda, and the best rowers had the honour of parading on the Grand Canal of Venice.