Overview
The Reale Società Canottieri Cerea was founded in Turin in 1863, when seven young men rowing on the Po decided to organise; the name comes from the Piedmontese greeting "cerea". It is Italy's longest continuously active rowing club, has its 1886 boathouse on the Po by the Valentino park and was among the founders of the Italian Rowing Federation and of FISA. Its history includes epic river journeys to Venice, Rome and London. Today it runs the SilverSkiff, the 11 km single-sculls endurance race on the Po, courses from age 8 to adults and rowing as health therapy; it has more registered masters rowers than any other Italian club.
- Founded
- 1863
- Clubhouse
- present clubhouse dates from 1886
- Federation
- Federazione Italiana Canottaggio
- Phone
- +39 011 6504330
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- SilverSkifflong-distance single-sculls race on the Po in Turin, 11 km; 35th edition 7–8 November 2026, with KinderSkiff and SilverVintage
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History and achievements
- 1863Seven young Turin rowers found the Società dei Canottieri Cerea, named after the Piedmontese greeting "cerea"
- 1868Formal constitution and first clubhouse; a four rows down the Po from Turin to Venice in five days
- 1875The first racing boat with sliding seats in Italy arrives from England
- 1886The present clubhouse on the Po is built
- 1888Among the founders of the Regio Rowing Club Italiano, the future Italian Rowing Federation (and in 1892 of FISA)
- 1925The club is granted the "Royal" title
- 1928The six-oared jole Piemonte rows down the Po, round Italy and up the Tiber to Rome: 3,600 km in 55 days
- 1975Turin–London row, 1,600 km on Europe's rivers in 25 days
- 2008CONI Golden Collar as a club over a century old
Location
- Position
- 45°3.19′ N 7°41.22′ E
45.05319, 7.68698 - Address
- Viale Virgilio 61
Frequently asked
Does Reale Società Canottieri Cerea run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Rowing courses: under-10 (8–9), juniors (10–14), pre-racing (15–18), adults; free trial lesson and Rowing for health (FIC programme), incl. over-65s and people after illness.
When was Reale Società Canottieri Cerea founded?
In 1863.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: SilverSkiff.