Barontini Cup 2026

The Barontini Cup, a unique rowing competition among those of the “triptych”, as it takes place against the clock. It usually takes place in June and involves 10-oar boats and 4-oar boats, which compete in separate races. The boats start one by one from the Scali delle Cantine, in front of the Fortezza Nuova, and cover a 3,200 meter circuit in the Medicean canals of the historic center, with the finish line at the same starting point. The course is narrow and winding, similar to a water slalom, where the skill of the helmsman and the harmony of the crew count more than just physical strength.