Another innovation rolls off the Donoratico production line; a rowing boat that can resemble a miniature coastal rowing boat or a latest generation sailing craft suitable for both boys and girls on rivers we owe thanks to the Italian Rowing Federation and the passion of our engineers for difference-making across multiple sports This is the product that was missing to draw the younger generation (think six to ten years old) into the sport – a smaller boat The fact that we have been chosen to create it fills us with pride but at the same time gives us a lot of responsibility A compromise was needed to enhance the technical aspect – where we so often excel – of a fundamentally playful initiative without losing sight of the safety of those who venture out onto the water for possibly the first time Its lines are perfectly suited for training sessions on river making this boat perfect for approaching all disciplines of rowing For the families of children who want to try rowing for the first time it will be easy to load the boat into the car and take it to the nearest river regardless of the incumbent sport of that bed of water a small channel was created along the edge of the boat which is easy to use to rotate the shell and place it on the roof rack of a car or van pay homage to a traditional coastal rowing single but even more to the lines of the latest generation sailboats.Since the boat is for children it has been specifically designed to be stable at all times without acute sensitivity to pitching and an easier method to manage yaw it was conceived with two carbon “spoilers” in a nod to Formula One racing cars increasing the aesthetic draw for younger generations.It is absolutely a rigid rigger light and long-lasting with a white carbon profile across two possible spans (164cm and 161cm) which are good for both sexes We have also created a rigger designed especially to be placed on the pontoon and therefore allowing young rowers to access the boat with complete comfort and safety.If we talk about appeal it is clear that the idea of offering more color options for the cockpit and deck compared to the classic light blue of the Filippi stripes gives a sense of youthful versatility to the project safety is the key tenet upon which we crafted this shell and the guiding principle for our team of specialist engineers the boat is without sharp edges which gives the shell longevity in the event of bumps and bruises Even the fin was designed specifically to be pulled onto the pontoon or beach (in the sea-ready version) without too many precautions That’s without even mentioning that the entire boat floor is walkable.Starting with the stretcher in carbon multilayer and marine plywood with plastic heel-holders and nylon foot-straps the components inside the cockpit are easy to use and only there if essential there is only one screw and you just need a 10 mm wrench to remove the board The sliding elements in the boat are the same as those of the Filippi elite craft with a 23 cm wide carbon seat and 85 cm rails in hard anodized aluminum A little maintenance is recommended for both which will be the same as standard Filippi shells.As for the oars we suggest the ultralight 295cm (non-adjustable) carbon and macon blades supplied by Concept 2 He has been creating content around rowing for over a decade and has been fortunate enough to witness some of the greatest athletes and races to ever grace our sport Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email In preparation for their historic showdown on the tideway Oxford and Cambridge have been taking on top competition from across the country I was both excited and a little sad about her recent announcement to leave rowing behind Following a successful first series in 2024 JRN is delighted to announce the second season of Sharing the Podium About Contact  2016Save this storySaveSave this storySaveBetween Instagram you’re probably familiar with Italy’s better-known holiday spots (we’re talking places like Lake Como with all the tourists flocking to these locales each year you just might get a better view of the sites with a Google image search from the comfort of your sofa than in real life But that doesn’t mean you should decamp to other countries just yet. It simply means you need to get a little creative. Mara Solomon, founder of luxury Italian villa rental company Homebase Abroad Solomon has spent the past two decades years exploring Italy “I discover places by taking the actual road less traveled,” she says “I am famous for choosing streets I have not driven before (especially if they’re unpaved!) and asking a lot of questions of the locals at the coffee shop or the farmers’ market.” And while she’ll happily help you plan a dream vacation to perennial hot spots her skills are best put to the test in Italy’s under-the-radar little towns and villages off-the-beaten-path Italian vacation spots And in the unlikely event that you want a break from eating Solomon says there are also gorgeous biking routes in the region (but beware the hills!) Photo: Alamy2/5MaremmaA beautiful coastal area of Tuscany Maremma is known for its peaceful beaches and laid-back lifestyle “Add gorgeous ocean waters to the ready appeal of delicious local food and lesser-known hill towns and you have a recipe for a truly relaxing vacation,” says Solomon In the upper Maremma area, Solomon recommends visiting the medieval town of Castagneto Carducci (where you should ask for the Croatian tailor who makes gorgeous cashmere jackets) and the beach towns of Donoratico and Marina di Bibbona (where locals hit the sand, leaving the tourists to Bolgheri). Try the beach club–slash–restaurant La Pineta. And for a spa day, hit up Terme di Sassetta natural thermal springs tucked away in the woods a stunning seven-bedroom villa with playful “Praiano is really best seen from the sea,” explains Solomon “Rent a boat to explore the coast and the casual or go out fishing in a rowboat at sunset.” Photo: Getty Images4/5Cilento Coast“Totally undeveloped and almost unknown among American travelers, the Cilento Coast [which lies south of the Amalfi Coast] is a great option for those who want to really explore and discover the Italian Italy,” says Solomon. Go to organic farm Tenuta Vannulo for incredible fresh buffalo products (yogurt and gelato as well as cheese which you can watch being made in front of you if you get there before noon) Then head down the coast to the towns of Agropoli and Santa Maria di Castellabate where you can spend days on the water in a boat helmed by a handsome tanned skipper and evenings wandering the town squares watching kids play soccer and old men gossiping on benches This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Located in the heart of Florence, Italy, Enoteca Alessi specialises in Italian wines with a vast selection of over 2,500 different labels from all over the country the Italian specialist store will be offering customers the opportunity to enjoy a special selection of Italian award-winning wines from this year’s DWWA Customers will be offered 10% off in-store purchases and 15% off wines at their bar See full DWWA 2016 results The European Enduro Championship is going to kick off with 193 international riders in Tuscany: the first round of the season will be organised by Motoclub “Costa Etrusca” on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March The paddock is situated near the motorway exit of Donoratico centrally located next to the main Via Aurelia Vecchia The presentation and opening ceremony will take place at “Cavallino Matto” the theme-park only a few hundred meters from the paddock.The demanding and stony track will be about 55 kms long and will be faced by the riders for three times each lap with three different special stages.The long and fast cross-test on the grass is only 600 meters from the paddock.The extreme-test will take place at the edge of the wood just 3 kms by car.At about 10 kms the enduro-test will be held: through the woods the riders will find steep up- and downhills sharp turns around the trees and a lot of roots in the ground in the fight against the clock.Donoratico has to offer not “only” athletic performances but great landscapes: on one side the sea the amusement park “Cavallino Matto” and the pine-covered roads in the light of the sunset.More information and schedules on the official website:http://european-enduro.com/ | Copyright 2025 FIM Europe | Terms of use - Privacy statement | besting the Australian team by 11 seconds to take the opening victory in Tirreno-Adriatico Mark Cavendish led the squad across the line in 20:13 for the 18.5km test from Donoratico to San Vincenzo and thereby becomes the first leader of Tirreno-Adriatico for the second consecutive year "You have to get everything perfect to win a team time trial and so it's always more rewarding when you pull it off and you get to stand on the podium together," Cavendish said It is the fifth time that Cavendish has led a major race after his team won an opening team time trial: before last year's Tirreno-Adriatico he pulled on leader's jerseys in the Giro d'Italia twice (2009 "It's good to start off with a win," Cavendish said we want to do well in the mountains stages and we want to do well in the GC too We'll cover all our bases and see what happens." The victory of Omega Pharma was not simply a matter of taking the blue jersey - which they stand to hold the next two largely flat stages - but also of putting distance between its GC leaders - Michal Kwiatkowski and Rigoberto Uran - and the rest of the overall contenders The first mountain test on stage 4 will be crucial for the pair and Kwiatkowski was happy to have a buffer they gave their all," Kwiatkowski said after the finish We gained some seconds before the mountain stages Movistar's Nairo Quintana is the closest to the Quickstep pair while Tinkoff-Saxo did well to limit Alberto Contador's losses to just 24 seconds Even Ivan Basso kept himself within shouting distance his Cannondale team slotting in fifth at 26 seconds behind OPQS while Team Sky was a hair's breadth further behind leaving Richie Porte with 27 seconds to make up André Greipel will have to pull off something special to contend for the blue jersey in the sprints over the next two stages as his Lotto Belisol finished off the pace in seventh Former Tirreno-Adriatico winner Cadel Evans was poorly supported by his BMC team leaving him with quite a bit of catching up to do Chris Horner (Lampre-Merida) fared even worse Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker