Venetian rowing offers a unique opportunity for corporate team building in one of the world's most spectacular settings, Venice.

The basic stroke, when carried out by 6 rowers simultaneously, is a challenging target
of coordinated activity. Each member of the team must make a perfectly timed stroke
so that each oar enters and leaves the water at the same moment.

Failure to accomplish this affects the performance of the craft and the boat
begins to rock. The efficiency and productivity of the rowers is lessened
proportionately to their lack of coordination.

Additionally, each rowing position in a 6-oar boat carries different
responsibilities.

The poppa is the rear oar and the principle position. This rower
decides who rows at which position, steers the boat and has
overall responsibility for the team's performance.

The sentina is the 5th oar and assists the poppa in steering
when currents, the wind or navigational problems demand
extra effort in the control of the boat.

The first rower sets the pace and rhythm and is
supported by a second rower. The third and fourth
rowers, along with the other rowers, provide
the power of the boat.

A well-run boat with rhythmic and
coordinated oar strokes and precision steering
is the ultimate team endeavor and is a formidable machine.