Tag Archives: rowing

Where the Boats Sleep

Posted on July 24, 2023 by seductivevenice

While in Venice last month, my friend brought me to his boat club, the place where they store the boats for members. It’s for members only, but the kind receptionist allowed me to come in briefly and see the boats. … Continue reading →

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Recreations: Maria Boscola

Posted on April 25, 2020 by seductivevenice

Inspired by the recent wave of artwork recreations, I attempted to recreate the 1784 portrait of Maria Boscola, the regatta racer famed for winning five races (four firsts and one second) in a 44 year span. She’s still remembered by … Continue reading →

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Eight Women

Posted on May 25, 2018 by seductivevenice

That’s how many women are trying to enter the gondoliers’ school in Venice this year. The Arte del Gondoliere trains potential gondoliers before they take the test for a substitute gondolier license that allows them to share a gondola and … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Greg Mohr

Posted on December 11, 2017 by seductivevenice

Gondola Greg, as he’s widely known, reached out to me years ago when I published my first book Free Gondola Ride. He’s the president of the Gondola Society of America and also runs an American gondola company with multiple locations … Continue reading →

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Not Just in Venice Anymore…

Posted on July 5, 2017 by seductivevenice

Of course, gondolas are an iconic symbol of Venice. But there’s a surprising number of gondolas in America, too. My most recent sighting: Boston. Boston natives Joe and Camille Gibbons started the company after they fell in love with gondolas … Continue reading →

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Gondola Sighting–NYC

Posted on April 3, 2016 by seductivevenice

At the boathouse in New York’s Central Park, this gondola was moored and sadly only half covered. Maybe it’s been a long winter, but she was a bit beat up along her side and her forcola was well-worn. Still, I … Continue reading →

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