Padova Water Marathon News

Canottieri Padova is located in the center of Veneto, between the provinces of Venice, Vicenza, Treviso and Rovigo. Via Polveriera 3/G, 35142, Padua (PD), Italy Arriving by Car For those arriving from the west, from the A4 Milan-Venice, take the Padova ovest exit. From there it is possible to reach the headquarters in a few...

Participants in the Padova Water Marathon will be surprised to discover how many bridges they will pass beneath during the long route around Padua’s river ring. These bridges belong to very different historical periods and construction styles, built over more than 2,000 years of the city’s history. The bridges described below will be encountered by...

A city you’ve known by heart for years suddenly reveals itself as different and unexpected when you cross it by canoe. So I slide into the narrow cockpit of the kayak, thinking about the tough life of Formula 1 drivers, and wait for the long-awaited “go.” The anticipation is the same as in other endurance...

A compelling article by Sergio Barbadoro appeared in the November 2022 issue of Pagaiando, clearly describing the serious problem of plastic pollution in general and, in particular, its presence in waterways and the sea. Just a few numbers are enough to highlight the scale of the problem: since 1950, the year production began, more than...

If a citizen of Padua from the early 20th century were to take part today in the Padova Water Marathon and look around, they would rightly ask: “Am I still in Padua?” Let’s try to show the most curious PWM canoeists, with the help of historical photos from the early 1900s compared with today’s images,...

Since the very first edition of the Padova Water Marathon, the sports association “Professione Cane” has believed in our project and has supported us in ensuring water safety along the event route. Among its institutional activities, the association promotes water-based activities with dogs and provides training for professional K9 units specialized in open water rescue....

It is curious to tell how the people of Padua—and those of many other inland cities—in the first half of the 19th century enjoyed swimming and sunbathing during the summer, freely using the river and canals that crossed the city. At that time, the city was not as densely populated as today, and large areas...

Money doesn’t grow on trees, but fruit does Those who teach their children respect for the environment and love for animals may not realize it, but they are building a better future In 2015, the member states of the United Nations signed a plan to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all, known...

We chose as the emblem of our marathon this slender tower, which you encounter just a few kilometers from the start, at the gates of Padua: it is the tower of the Astronomical Observatory of the University of Padua, commonly known as the “Specola.” It is an ancient monument that, throughout its history, has undergone...

“Venice the beautiful, and Padua her sister.” We bring you an article on the city of Padua written by 10cose.it, a travel guide to numerous art cities. Pairing a Padua Water Marathon event with a visit to this beautiful city is a warm recommendation we offer to all. Discover Padua...