Ladies and gentlemen, here is our official dress code:
DRESS CODE for the US Gondola Nationals 2015
Shirts
I strongly encourage stripes – traditional navy and white of
you’ve got them.
If you’re more fond of red and white, that’s fine too, but
the idea here is to follow suit with the dress code of competing rowers in
Venice, and to create a great group photo.
Pants
In keeping with the above, white pants are preferable over
black.
Please do not wear shorts. I love shorts, I
practically live in shorts,
but on the gondolas and in front of the cameras –
it’s gotta be pants.
Photos and video of these races will be seen all over the
world,
and especially in Venice.
As competitors in the US Gondola Nationals, we will be
representing voga-alla-Veneta in the US to the world – let’s make it look good.
Hats
You don’t have to wear a hat while racing, but if you’ve got
one, bring it, wear it, we will have spectators and they love the hats (so does
the press).
In addition to the above, some of you may get a chance to
take out a passenger cruise or two, so dress the part.
Marinera overshirts, sashes and scarves are definitely great
for this.
Unity
One thing I love about this annual event is that whoever you
are, and wherever you’re from, if you’re a gondolier, you’re “one of us”.
There’s a sense of camaraderie.
So wear your stripes, be part of the brotherhood, and have
fun!
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