Venice, Italy – 17/12/2016: Rowers dressed as Santa take part in the annual Father Christmas Regatta organized by University Ca’ Foscari on the Grand Canal on December 17, 2016 in Venice. The 7th edition of the Santas Regatta, organized by Ca Foscari, takes place on the Grand Canal and has become a tradition for the university. Champions and amateurs, men and women all wearing Santa suits compete in traditional Venetian boats in the Grand Canal. The race begins at San Marco (Pietà) and ends in front of Ca Foscari.