The Canottieri Lario amateur sports association is a historic rowing club based in Como, on the shores of the lake. Its foundation dates back to the late 19th century, a time when rowing was becoming increasingly popular as a recreational and competitive sport. Initially founded by a group of local rowing enthusiasts, including the multi-champion Giuseppe Sinigaglia who died on the Karst in World War I, to whom both the headquarters and the association are dedicated, it quickly attracted attention for its successes in national and international competitions, giving rise to a long and illustrious history in the Italian rowing world.
Numerous national and international champions were born and raised here, contributing significantly to the development and spread of rowing in Italy, and today Canottieri Lario 'G. Sinigaglia' is among the most important Italian rowing clubs. The society has always maintained strong ties with the local community, organising sporting and cultural events and promoting the sport of rowing and Lake Como too. Its aim has always been to teach rowing to children and girls to boys while also supporting the development of pararowing.
Its headquarters, inaugurated in 1931, is an important example of rationalist architecture that is visited every year by architects from all over the world. It is not only a place for training and competitive activities, but also a reference point for young sportsmen and enthusiasts of all ages. The structure of the 'G. Sinigaglia' Canottieri Lario Society consists of a unique rowing pool, two gyms, changing rooms with showers, large indoor and outdoor spaces, two solariums, a restaurant and a marvellous suspended pool from which it is possible to admire the lake's beauty. Numerous types of boats are available for members and also for those who wish to attend introductory rowing courses.
People who want to try their hand at this fascinating sport and experience rowing must enrol in one of the afternoon or evening courses organised by the Lario and, after acquiring the basics of the technique with the help of professional instructors, new rowers are offered the fascinating experience of boating on the lake: there are no words to describe the magic of the sunset seen from the water.