Cultural Kayak Class in Venice: advanced training in the city

Itinerary

Five-kilometer advanced workout for adults in groups, couples or single kayakers.

Ever sailed under the Venetian bridges, along Venetian canals? Or visited a Venetian rowing club? Venice has a long tradition of water sports, do you know?
We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Let us show you Venice from cultural, sports-oriented and local perspective. Improve your kayaking skills in authentic canals of Canareggio or Castello; visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. Sport is history, so explore history through sports as well!

What is the program of the class?
Visit to the rowing club;
Paddling instructions;
Training on the water.

How many kilometers will we paddle?
We will do 4-5 kilometers.

IMPORTANT: Paddling is a sport. It requires experience in water sports. Make sure you meet the requirements. We will reach out to you to determine your level. The guide may transfer you to another group with the same skill level as yours.

Stop At:

• Societa Canottiere Francesco Querini, Canareggio 6576/e Fondamenta Nuove, Venice Italy
• Arsenale di Venezia, Campo San Biagio Castello 2148, 30122 Venice Italy

• Kayaks
• Paddles
• Life jackets
• Photo service
• Guide

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
• On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
• Physical exertion is required on our classes, they are sporty. You should have experts/medium paddling skills. You should be in suitable physical condition (each paddler must be:  less  than 120 kilos for men, less that 100 kilos for women; and be able to enter kayak cabin size 80 cm long and 40 cm wide) and mental condition to participate in sports activities, including dangerous ones, and to be free from any impediment disorders. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted. People with serious disabilities and pregnant women after the third month will not be accepted.
• Two double kayaks are provided for each class. When there are only adults in a group, the guide decides on the spot who uses the double kayak based on their physical abilities.
• The class can be cancelled by the instructor in the following cases: 1. Bad weather conditions: strong winds, rain, fog, lightning and tornadoes, events, demonstrations, strikes or other conditions that make the class unsafe or impossible. A trainee will be contacted to arrange a rescheduling for the cancelled class. 2. If a trainee arrives drunk or drugged. 3. If a trainee does not meet the requirements mentioned above.
• During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.
• The class can be rescheduled by the instructor if there are any changes in working hours or internal works in the club in connection with important sporting events or any other circumstances related to the club's internal processes.
• Paddling is a sport activity. It requires strength, concentration, attention, and a positive state of mind and body, so make sure you're prepared. Before the class, rest, do some exercises to warm up your muscles, don't overeat or drink alcohol. Get ready to do sports physically and morally!
• Don't use your phone or camera while you are paddling. It's prohibited to use phones or cameras during the class, you will have to leave it in a locker. The instructor will take pictures for you and send them to you after the class. It's okay if you film on a Go Pro or camera attached to a hat or life jacket, since you can paddle freely.
• * Children between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate in the class, but only in one double kayak with their parents or instructors (i.e., they cannot sail alone).
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Fondamente Nove, 6576, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

2 hours