The Historical Regatta is an important sporting event attached to a historical recall, which takes place along the Grand Canal in Venice on the first Sunday of September. It is an event much appreciated by many tourists, but felt especially by the Venetians, who retain considerable importance among the various annual events that take place in the city. The event consists of two distinct phases: the historical parade – a parade of boats typical sixteenth century, led by the Bucintoro, the boat representing the Serenissima, and to follow the racing competitive where participate boats of various kinds: the gondola, the caorlina, the mascareta, the pupparin and, of course, the gondola, the Venetian boat par excellence.