The province with seven lakes and thirteen rowing clubs

Varese Province is recognised in the world of sport as a land that produces record performances in many different fields. Rowing owes its "fame and fortune" to the excellent characteristics of the lakes and also to the dedication and reliability of the numerous rowing clubs that have produced world-class athletes and successes for more than half a century. They have also become established in the field of Adaptive Rowing, for people with disabilities. Their comprehensive commitment to competitions and training has helped to launch Varese as an elite venue in this sport, an accomplishment which will be confirmed with the 2012 European Rowing Championships and the 2013 World Rowing Masters Regatta. Varese also invites teams from across the globe to come here and train, and organises twinning initiatives with emerging countries.