Varese’s lakes have produced many champions over the years, and the legendary eights from the IGNIS Rowing Club are a prime example of record-breaking success going back to the 1960s. Since then Varese has continued to turn out first-rate rowers and the sport keeps going from strength to strength: the lake around Schiranna enjoys fantastic weather conditions and is ideal for rowing, which is why teams arrive to train here every month from all over the world.