3nd Regatta of Saints Benigno and Caro

The A.S.D. Bisse Cassone organizes for Saturday 10 October 2026  the 4° PALIO OF SAINTS BENIGNO AND CARO featuring men’s and mixed teams

- 2:00 PM Meeting at the Port of Cassone

- 2:30 PM Crew drawing

- 3:00 PM Start of the Regatta

What are the Bisse?

They are  typical boats from Lake Garda, used for standing rowing or Venetian rowing (a particular technique in which a single rower can be enough to move the boat)

They are about 10.5 meters long, have a flat bottom, and have 4 rowlocks (called "forcole"), one for each of the standing rowers (point rowing). The absence of a keel, in addition to allowing for considerable maneuverability, also gives greater stability to the vessel. For centuries, it has been a traditional fishing and competition boat in the countries overlooking Lake Garda.