Photos: Hundreds enjoy Venice’s Historical Regatta

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) near the Rialto Bridge (Rear L) on the Grand Canal in Venice.

An all-female crew of rowers takes part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) past the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower in Venice.

People gather on an embankment to watch the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice.

The festival dates back to the 13th century and sees dozens of boats sail up the Grand Canal every September.

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) past the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

People gather on small boats to watch the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

People gather at an embankment to watch the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) past the Doge's Palace in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) past the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

People gather on gondolas to watch the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

People gather on a pier to watch the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

People gather on boats and gondolas to watch the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) past the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) past the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

People gather at an embankment to watch rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)

Rowers take part in the annual traditional gondolas and boats Historical Regatta (Regata Storica) on the Grand Canal in Venice on September 6, 2020 during the COVID-19 infection, caused by the novel coronavirus. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP)