• Societa Canottiere Francesco Querini - 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.
• Societa Canottiere Francesco Querini - Paddling instructions.
• Cannaregio - Improve your kayaking skills in authentic canals of Canareggio or Castello; visit the historically important Venetian rowing club, as it is the best place to immerse yourself in Venice’s history, traditions, and contemporary life.

• Kayaks
• Paddles
• Life jackets
• Water sprays
• Photoservice

• Clothes, shoes

For families: Suitable for children aged 5 to 17, whether they are new to kayaking or have some experience. Enjoy a budget-friendly family package at a group rate.

Nicoló and Aleksandra, a young couple residing in Venice, are members of a renowned rowing club and engage in water sports daily. They invite you to explore Venice from a unique angle — focusing on culture, sports, and local life.

Enhance your kayaking abilities in the Medieval Arsenal and the genuine canals of Castello.

Explore the historically significant Venetian rowing club, the ideal place to delve into Venice’s history, traditions, and modern-day life. By joining our activities, you help in preserving this exceptional and historically important location.

The price is for the entire family or group, not per individual.

• 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.
• During the classes, we often encounter waves of one foot (30 - 40cm) as well as other boat traffic.

• Two double kayaks are provided for each class. Children between the ages of 5 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). 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.
• 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.
• Paddling is a sport activity. It requires strength, concentration, attention, and a positive state of mind and body, so make sure you’re prepared. Before the class, rest, do some exercises to warm up your muscles, don’t overeat or drink alcohol. Get ready to do sports physically and morally!
• • 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.

• Fear of water
• Panic attacks
• Balance issues
• Sea sickness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.