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Nan McElroy

Nan McElroy lives in Venice, where she coordinates Venetian rowing lessons with Row Venice and offers wine tastings through the Venetian Vine.

Racers warm up before the annual Regata di Murano.

How to Row Like a Venetian

The art of Venetian rowing has sustained Venice for centuries. Spend the day learning to row from a local expert