Stamps by Countries - ITA

        MI 1808

        SC 1524

        SG 1766

        YV 1540

MI 3039

SG 2942

YV 2785

The four eight-oared galleons race over a

2000-m course from Capo di Vettica to

Marina Grande.

Many Italian rowing athletes - among them

Olympic medal winners -  have taken part

in this race which is held annually since 1956.

       MI 3824

       SG 3664

       YV 3585

On Aug. 1st the La Spezia Gulf Rowing Race celebrated

its 90th anniversary. It takes place on the first Sunday

of August each year. La Spezia is located between Genoa

and Pisa towards the eastern end of the Ligurian Riviera.

The race is part of the Festival of the Sea. 13 crews repre-

senting as many neighboring towns and villages compete

over a distance of 2000 m, reaching three times the buoys

that mark the race course.

At top right of the stamp is the ensign of the event that

is awarded to the team of the winning village.