Apr 17, 2009 VIVA la voga, Vita venexiàn
On the 10th of May in the afternoon, there will be ten gondolas that instead of carrying contented travelers through calm canals, will course colorfully across the lagoon, each with a crew of four women determined to ciapàr bandiera, bring home the bacon.
Gathering to have their photo taken for the local rag, the Gazzettino, these ebullient women, whether young and not-so-young, whether expert, novice, or enthusiast, are thinking of nothing other than blistering past all their competitors in the first-ever all-woman race in gondola. I’ll be rowing in one alai, or in the second position of the four with two campionesse and two, ehm, appassionate (If I manage not to collapse mezza regata I will consider the event a personal success).
EVVAI…
April 17th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Buona fortuna!
April 18th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
So, which one are you?
April 18th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
I’m taking the photos (including those of others taking photos).
April 22nd, 2009 at 5:17 am
i will be in Venice May 10th
and would like to watch
this event.
what time does it began
and where should i be
in order to see everything?
thanks so much…
April 22nd, 2009 at 10:17 am
Hi, Let me gather some specifics and post them for you. If you don’t see anything by Monday, remind me again…please.
April 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 am
oh good!
wonderful!
all girls
how fun
and
how empowering…
April 30th, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Didn’t see the follow-up specifics on start place, time, route, finish for the 10th May regatta. Would love to see it.