Well, after 10 years it is now official. Actually it has been official since last May upon the signing of the documents at the Mayors office on the Grand Canal in Venezia. I have been traveling to Venezia now for over 35 years to learn the art of building and Read more…
Well here we go! Just kinda kick’n the tires for now. Learning a bit on how to present and download things. These pictures tell a story of bringing a Gondola from Venezia to Alamitos bay in Long Beach. The video is me rowing the “Erla Farnea” just after purchase in Read more…
Although the enchanting Canals of Naples islands show beauty in every changing season! the Holidays are especially unique. The canals become a winter wonderland of lights and a Gondola cruise through the islands waterways is by far the best way to experience this special atmosphere. Be sure to make this Read more…
Wow, what a day. We took the 32ft. Caorlina out with the mothers, sisters, sons and daughters and actually anchored at the split in the Naples and Rivo Alto canal on the Isle of Naples. The Gondola was set up with its floating kitchen with the Table set for 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…
As I stood on the dock of the bay at the Gondola Getaway last night, I was like a fly on the wall watching my world in action. As I was helping load a fleet cruise of 42 onto the Gondolas that had just arrived by a Big Red Bus 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…