Naturalistic Kayak Class: basic training in the lagoon
Venezia (Italy)
Location
For beginners: families with kids 8-17 years old, groups, single travelers with and without experience.
We are Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple living in Venice. Members of a prominent rowing club, we practice water sports every day. We invite you to experience Venice by water with us. Let us show you Venice from another perspective — cultural, sports-oriented and local.
Paddling in the Northern Lagoon, we'll discover one of Italy's largest wetlands for birds and its wildlife. The journey will take you past wetlands, the islands of Murano, Sant'Erasmo, Lazzaretto Nuovo and others. Through this experience, you will gain a better understanding of the local geography, morphology, and archaeology.
Visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice's history, traditions, and contemporary life. By participating in our activities, you contribute to preserving this unique and historically significant site. Part of your fee goes to support the restoration and maintenance of the club.
Throughout our classes, everyone can contribute to the preservation of Venice by participating in quality sustainable tourism.
Let’s discover and preserve Venice together!
How many kilometers will we paddle?
We will do 10 kilometers.
The class program:
Visit to the Reale Società Canottieri Querini;
Kayaking technique introduction;
Visit to the Lagoon.
* The programme and visits to the islands may vary depending on participants' experience, water levels, currents and other weather conditions in the lagoon.
NB: Make sure you meet the requirements for this sports activity.
NB: We will reach out to you to determine your level of experience. In some cases, the guide may transfer your booking to another group that has the same skill level as yours.
What's included?
Kayaks
Paddles
Life jackets
Photo service
Please Note
- Public transportation nearby
- Physical exertion is required on our tours, but they are not sporty. Your paddling skills should be basic. You should be able to paddle or row a kayak, swim and feel comfortable in the water. At the very least, you should have tried kayaking or canoeing before. You should be in suitable physical condition (each paddler must be: less than 120 kilos for men, less 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.
- During the tours, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.
- Children between the ages of 8 and 17 are welcome to participate in the tour, but only in one double kayak with their parents or instructors (i.e., they cannot sail alone). A double kayak has only one place for one child. It will be possible to accommodate a second child on a tour by providing a single kayak, however, he or she should have a basic level of kayaking experience.
- Only one double kayak is provided for each tour. When there are only adults in a group, the guide decides on the spot who uses the double kayak based on their physical abilities.
What do I need to bring?
Sports outfit.
You should arrive in a suitable outfit: sports clothing (preferably synthetic or woolen, not cotton, better waterproof). Make sure you wear sport shoes, have a hat and sunglasses with you. Make sure you're wearing the right outfit for the weather.
Water.
Make sure you have a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
No cell phones.
It's prohibited to use phones or cameras that occupy hands during the tour, you will have to leave it in a locker. The guide will take pictures for you and send them to you after the tour. It's okay if you film on a Go Pro or camera attached to a hat or life jacket since you can paddle freely.
Meeting Points
Cancellation Policy
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