Three Olympic Games in Three different boat classes 1x, 4x, 8+ and several medals from the World Championships. He specializes in sweep and sculling, and is the Founder of “Rowing In Tuscany Academy” and professional rowing Coach.
Welcome to the Home of Rowing in Tuscany
The heart of Rowing in Tuscany is the historic Canottieri Cavallini rowing club, located in the charming town of Calcinaia, on the banks of the Arno River.
Founded in 1955, Canottieri Cavallini combines decades of rowing tradition with modern facilities, including a fully equipped gym, boat storage, rowing tanks, and direct access to more than 8 km of navigable water. Surrounded by nature and just a short drive from Pisa and Florence, it offers the perfect setting for rowers of every level.
This is where our rowing camps, training sessions, and unforgettable Tuscan experiences begin. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, enjoy scenic outings on the water, or immerse yourself in authentic Italian rowing culture, Canottieri Cavallini is proudly the headquarters of Rowing in Tuscany.
We will row under The Old Bridge in the heart of Florence in The Arno riveri that passes in the middle of Florence. It is 1.5 km long and only a few hundred meters wide. The river in the summer it’s quite calm and flat but sometimes will find a slight current due to heavy rains. We will hear the sound of our boats on the water passing under The Vasari Corridor. Will be guests of Canottieri Firenze where will taste a traditional dishes and splendid local wine, perhaps taking advantage of an exceptional view such as Ponte Vecchio and the slow and elegant flow of the river Arno.
We are in the heart of Pisa at few meters of ” Piazza dei Miracoli” the same river, same water that wet our boats in Florence. In this stretch of river we have the possibility to row for 10 km without ever having to turn the boat. In this way will have the opportunity to take care of the technique and feeling of our boat. While you’ll row in this amazing place you’ll see the famous “lungarno” those streets which pass beside this river bank and The Bridges over Arno river famous pieces of History in Pisa.
