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In pics: 41st Venice Vogalonga

The first Vogalonga began with the message to protest against the growing use of powerboats in Venice and the swell damage they do to the historic city. Years ago a group of Venetians, both amateur and professional rowers, came up with an idea of a non-competitive race in which any kind of rowing boat take part.

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