Rowing Club Kaufering impresses at the 49th Vogalonga in Venice!

Rowing Club Kaufering impresses at the 49th Vogalonga in Venice!

The atmosphere in Venice couldn't be more lively when the 49th Vogalonga opens its doors on the Sunday after Pentecost. With a colorful hustle and bustle of around 2,000 muscle-powered boats, the Venetian lagoon is transformed into an incomparable spectacle. The Kauferinger Rowing Club am Lech (RCLK) is also on site with ten members who do their best in two controlled four-person gig boats. The goal? Row together and enjoy the experience of the regatta - without any competitive spirit and with a focus on community, like that merkur.de.

The event, which dates back to 1975, has long since become one of the largest non-competitive boat races. The first Vogalonga had 1,500 participants and 500 boats. In recent years the regatta has experienced rapid growth. In 2019, over 8,000 people and more than 2,000 boats took part, an impressive testament to the importance of this event in Venetian culture. The fun begins in front of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Tower and continues over a 32-kilometer route that goes through the lagoon, past the islands of Sant'Erasmo, Burano and Murano, and back through the Grand Canal.

Emotional highlights of the regatta

A special highlight during the Vogalonga is the passage under the Rialto Bridge and through the historic city center. These moments not only give you goosebumps, but also reinforce the motto of the event: “Rowing connects across national borders, generations and lagoons.” More than just a sporting event, the Vogalonga is also a protest against the use of motorboats and a celebration of Venice's maritime heritage myvenice.com.

The event has not only cultural but also economic importance for Venice, especially for the tourism industry. Each participant receives a medal and a certificate, which helps preserve the memory of an unforgettable experience. The conditions for participation are also clear: those over 16 are allowed to row alone, and minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Registration always takes place online via the official website vogalonga.com takes place, and registrations are fully booked very quickly - the maximum number of participants of around 8,000 people is quickly reached.

A day full of challenges

The return journey often brings the rowers into contact with headwinds and waves, which further increases the challenge. Anyone who takes on this challenge and completes the 49 kilometers of rowing knows that they were part of a very special event. The Vogalonga requires not only physical strength, but also team spirit and stamina.

The message from the Kaufering Rowing Club makes it clear that the event offers more than just sporting ambition. It's about the joy of rowing and the opportunity to make new friends and memories. The participants show that passion for rowing brings people together and that every rowing movement conveys a bit of joy in life.

A good reason for anyone who isn't there to consider this as an event next year - because Vogalonga is an experience not to be missed!