I read an article about Venice within the past year, probably in Sea Kayaker magazine, which was not very complimentary with regard to paddling in Venice. As I recall it discussed raw sewage and motorized gondolas. It would probably be worth it to look up the article. It wasn't all negative but overall it didn't make me want to go there. Good luck! Walt Chudleigh Park City, UT *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Regarding my inquiry about paddling in Venice. I have read that the water quality leaves much to be desired, but the responses I have received so far from Paddlewisers state that the water is closer to being toxic. Yuck. No paddling for me on this trip. But that's ok as we'll be spending some time on the Maine coast when we get back. Thanks everyone! *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have been to Venice a few times in the past year and would really like to kayak next time I'm over there. Last spring, I saw several kayakers out and about on the lagoon. In fact, the last issue of Wooden Boat Builder has an article (1 of 2) on Venetian boats. If you take a look at the picture of the regatta, you'll see several dozen kayakers amidst the other boats. I think that if you stay out of the canals during the day (ie only go early morning when things are empty), or stick to the lagoon you should be fine. The island of Torcello has a little canal that runs from the lagoon all the way down to the main town and church. It is about a mile and would be great in a 'yak. There are also lots of other little islands you could visit. I'll bet there are at least a few boat clubs in the area though it seems most boating energy goes towards regattas. When I was last on Lake Como I saw several kayakers. Not too far from Venice and would be a really beautiful paddle. I'd love to haul a foldable around Europe. Last time in Paris, I saw some great four foot standing waves on the Seine that would be great fun to bust through. Not too much traffic either. Of course, I am used to barge traffic here on the Mississippi, so my idea of "not much" may be different. I'd love to here of other major city paddling that people have engaged in, or simply dream about. -Patrick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 04/04/2000 12:41:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, pmaun_at_bitstream.net writes: << When I was last on Lake Como I saw several kayakers. Not too far from Venice and would be a really beautiful paddle.>> Ditto << I'd love to haul a foldable around Europe. >> Ditto. I got an interesting video that Ralph had written about in his Nov/Dec '99 newsletter. Don't know if he (Ralph) has given it to you in response to this. Heavy on "how to" tips - moderate on scenery. I thought it was reasonably priced at $20 plus $3.20 priority mail shipping. William "Bill" Longyard http://pweb.netcom.com/~longyard/KayakinginEurope.html longyard_at_ix.netcom.com Sandy Kramer in Miami where we had a delightful dip in the bay over the weekend. The water is at last comfortable for us "natives." Snowbirds swim here in our "winter" months. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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