Standard 3 espresso start this morning in the house. Raided the Fridge and a made a frittata from the scraps from last night’s dinner. Sausage, pasta, tomato, gorgonzola and mozzarella. Got the crew together to head to the boat yard to rig our Gondola for racing. Easy Vaporetto to far Read more…
A little History of two locally world famous boats, As I write this I am looking over the bay at the perfect October “Adult” Summer. Air temp Still in the 80’s, Water temp still in the 70’s and the waterways wide open! I could literally sail my “Double Sabot” Read more…
INSIDE THE MIND OF A GONDOLIER OF NAPLES ISLAND, The Gondoliers of Venezia, Italia are the true ambassadors of their City. They are not only trained to expertly row a Gondola through the twisting, winding, crowded canals of Venezia but they are trained to know a thousand years of history, Read more…
The first thing you “don’t” notice is the spelling. At first glance, most folks think it is Carolina, like the North or South State in America. Well it’s not, in fact it’s far from it. In fact, its origin is exactly 6,154 miles from where I sit as I pen Read more…
My first Campari spritz was in Venezia of course, in 1984. I was hanging out with a couple of gondoliers after the Regata Storica. It was a hot and humid sunny day in September and the boys had a short break in the “taxi” line. Lino grabbed me and we Read more…
Buona Sera Gondoliere, We are prepping for our 24th Vogalonga in Venezia, Italia. As the first Americans to row in this event and the only continuing American entry we are most excited to participate once again. Since the start up of our operation over 28 years ago, we have been Read more…