A 10-kilometer water-based exercise session for adults, be it groups, couples or families with grown-up children/adolescents possessing some knowledge of kayaking.

Venice, a city steeped in aquatic sports tradition, beckons you to engage and experience its charm. By venturing into the Northern Lagoon for a kayak paddle, we’ll traverse one of the largest bird wetlands of Italy and immerse ourselves in its local fauna. Journeying across these aquatic landscapes, you’ll sail past the islands of Murano, Sant’Erasmo and Lazzaretto Nuovo with many more along the route. This expedition will not only offer you insights about the regional geography, architecture, and historical artifacts but also provide a thorough 10 km exercise session.

What does the class schedule include?
A visit to the rowing club;
Instructional sessions on paddling;
Practical water-based training sessions.

What’s the total distance we’ll be covering?
A 10-kilometer paddle.

• Depending on the experience levels of the group members, lagoon water stages, flow and other weather conditions, the program and island visits might undergo changes.

• 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.

• 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).