Surfski Knowledge Base

The Sport

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Sat, 23 May 2026 15:53:05 +0000

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	* [[:tides\|Tides and Currents]]		* [[:tides\|Tides and Currents]]
	* [[:nautical_charts\|]]		* [[:nautical_charts\|]]
-	* Water Quality **** [[https://www.theswimguide.org/find\|WQ Tests Map]]	+	* [[https://www.theswimguide.org/find\|Water Quality Tests Map]]
	* [[:safety_gear\|]]		* [[:safety_gear\|]]
	* [[:electronics#communication_devices\|Communication]]		* [[:electronics#communication_devices\|Communication]]

Switzerland Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 22 May 2026 20:19:56 +0000

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	* [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-paddle-cup\|Swiss Events (German)]]		* [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-paddle-cup\|Swiss Events (German)]]
	* Cup Races (check the main cup links for additions/deletions/name changes of cup races - these are the races listed in 2026)		* Cup Races (check the main cup links for additions/deletions/name changes of cup races - these are the races listed in 2026)
-	* 3 May 2026 [[https://www.lakeside-opening.ch/en_GB/lakeside\|Lakeside Opening]] , Thun (18 km)	+	* 3 May 2026 [[https://www.lakeside-opening.ch/en_GB/lakeside\|Lakeside Opening]] , Thun (18 km)
-	* 10 May 2026 [[https://kcrj.ch/wenzel-trophy\|Wenceslas Trophy]], Rapperswil (22 km)	+	* 10 May 2026 [[https://kcrj.ch/wenzel-trophy\|Wenceslas Trophy]], Rapperswil (22 km) [[https://youtu.be/UCPylH3hR28\|2026 Race Start Video]]
	* 21 June 2026 [[https://thebigpaddle.ch/program/\|The Big Paddle]], Richterswil (18.5 km)		* 21 June 2026 [[https://thebigpaddle.ch/program/\|The Big Paddle]], Richterswil (18.5 km)
	* 12 July 2026 Molokai on Léman, Villeneuve (27 km)		* 12 July 2026 Molokai on Léman, Villeneuve (27 km)

Hood River, OR (Columbia River Gorge)

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:30:33 +0000

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	* [[https://snoflo.org/report/flow/oregon/columbia-river-at-the-dalles/\|River Flow From Dalles Dam]] (section from the Dalles down to Cascade Locks)		* [[https://snoflo.org/report/flow/oregon/columbia-river-at-the-dalles/\|River Flow From Dalles Dam]] (section from the Dalles down to Cascade Locks)
	* [[https://seatemperature.net/lakes/water-temp-in-lake-celilo\|Water Temperature at Lake Celilo (river above Dalles Dam) ]]		* [[https://seatemperature.net/lakes/water-temp-in-lake-celilo\|Water Temperature at Lake Celilo (river above Dalles Dam) ]]
		+	* Water Quality [[https://www.theswimguide.org/find\|WQ Tests Map]]
	* Immediate Forecasts from Knowledgeable Locals		* Immediate Forecasts from Knowledgeable Locals
	* [[https://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/\|The Gorge is My Gym]] A good forecasting site for surfskiing the Gorge.		* [[https://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/\|The Gorge is My Gym]] A good forecasting site for surfskiing the Gorge.
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	* Passenger Car - 2026 - $1.75 BreezeBy, $3.50 otherwise		* Passenger Car - 2026 - $1.75 BreezeBy, $3.50 otherwise
	* Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks) ([[https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods\|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.)		* Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks) ([[https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods\|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.)
-	* Passenger Car- 2026 - $3.00 pay as you go, $1.25 BreezeBy	+	* Passenger ****Car-**** 2026 - $3.00 pay as you go, $1.25 BreezeBy
	* [[https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/\|BreezeBy accounts]] Set up an account and get an electronic sensor at the [[https://portofhoodriver.com/\|Port of Hood River office]] just west of the bridge in Hood River (or you can create an account online). There is sometimes a small delay between setting up an account and getting your sensor - so you may save time by setting it up online and either picking up your sensor when you get there or having it mailed to you.		* [[https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/\|BreezeBy accounts]] Set up an account and get an electronic sensor at the [[https://portofhoodriver.com/\|Port of Hood River office]] just west of the bridge in Hood River (or you can create an account online). There is sometimes a small delay between setting up an account and getting your sensor - so you may save time by setting it up online and either picking up your sensor when you get there or having it mailed to you.

Repair & Maintenance

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:40:24 +0000

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Lake Superior

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:41:52 +0000

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	* Wisconsin		* Wisconsin
	* Chequamegon Bay		* Chequamegon Bay
-	* Washburn	+	* Washburn (the Coal Dock is next to Washburn Marina)****
-	* Coal Dock (next to Washburn Marina) - Friendly Valley Beach approx 7 miles (this goes around a point of land near Houghton Falls State Natural Area which makes the route going north or the reverse going south a bit of a "dog-leg")	+	* Coal Dock - Friendly Valley Beach approx 7 miles (this goes around a point of land near Houghton Falls State Natural Area which makes the route going north or the reverse going south a bit of a "dog-leg")
	* Coal Dock - Bono Creek (Public Boat Launch) 2.7 miles		* Coal Dock - Bono Creek (Public Boat Launch) 2.7 miles
	* Washburn - Ashland 5 miles [[https://youtu.be/lLR99PF3Z0w\|reverse video]]		* Washburn - Ashland 5 miles [[https://youtu.be/lLR99PF3Z0w\|reverse video]]

Surfski Brands\Manufacturers

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:36:38 +0000

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	* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716\|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]]		* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716\|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]]
	* [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] UK Spec skis and a special, extra strong version of the V8 (better for hard-core touring) that they are licensed by Epic to make.		* [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] UK Spec skis and a special, extra strong version of the V8 (better for hard-core touring) that they are licensed by Epic to make.
-	* Now in partnership with Ocean Surfski also makes their own surfskis	+	* Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis
	* [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/\|Knysna Racing]] South Africa		* [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/\|Knysna Racing]] South Africa
	* They also have some kind of partnership with [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/\|Charger Surf Craft]] known for making spec skis in Australia.		* They also have some kind of partnership with [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/\|Charger Surf Craft]] known for making spec skis in Australia.
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	* [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk\|Ocean Surf]] (facebook) Argentina - we have only found this facebook page for them. Contact them for their latest surfski specs.		* [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk\|Ocean Surf]] (facebook) Argentina - we have only found this facebook page for them. Contact them for their latest surfski specs.
	* [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer.		* [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer.
-	* Now in partnership with Kirton also makes their own surfskis	+	* Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis
	* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis		* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis
	* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home\|Opium]] Brazil		* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home\|Opium]] Brazil

Local Paddling Conditions

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:04:24 +0000

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-	Before you paddle an unfamiliar run you should learn about the tides, currents, exit points, weather, dangers, and local safety responders. A website like this is typically not the best source for up-to-date information that is specifically local. So before you go out, check in with locals who know whereof they speak. If we get specific risk information we will include that in downwind run descriptions (where there are [[https://downwindable.com/\|downwindable.com]] and/or [[https://www.downwind.fun/\|downwind.fun]] links we hope you will find local safety issues described there). Many if not most downwind runs mentioned here have simply been found via videos which do not necessarily provide any relevant safety warnings.	+	Before you paddle an unfamiliar run you should learn about the tides, currents, exit points, weather, dangers, and local safety responders. A website like this is typically not the best source for up-to-date information that is specifically local. So before you go out, check in with locals who know whereof they speak. If we get specific risk information we will include that in downwind run descriptions (where there are [[https://downwindable.com/\|downwindable.com]] and/or [[https://www.downwind.fun/\|downwind.fun]] links we hope you will find local safety issues described there). Many if not most downwind runs mentioned on this wiki have simply been found via videos which do not necessarily provide any relevant safety warnings.

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Surfski Tables

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Tue, 19 May 2026 15:53:13 +0000

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	\|[[https://www.carbonologysport.com/cruze-x-double/\|Cruze X Double]] \|Carbonology Sport \| 70 \| 27.6 \| 5.65 \| 18'6" \| 8.07 \|SK2 \| \|		\|[[https://www.carbonologysport.com/cruze-x-double/\|Cruze X Double]] \|Carbonology Sport \| 70 \| 27.6 \| 5.65 \| 18'6" \| 8.07 \|SK2 \| \|
	\|[[https://www.carbonologysport.com/boost-x-s3/\|Boost X Triple]] \|Carbonology Sport \| 52 \| 20.5 \| 7.8 \| 25'7" \| 15 \|HPK3 ?? \|TRIPLE SEAT \|		\|[[https://www.carbonologysport.com/boost-x-s3/\|Boost X Triple]] \|Carbonology Sport \| 52 \| 20.5 \| 7.8 \| 25'7" \| 15 \|HPK3 ?? \|TRIPLE SEAT \|
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About Surfski.wiki

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:11 +0000

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-	It is only natural that the creators of this wiki have //home town bias//. Bellingham waters and the Pacific Northwest are what we know the best. But surfski.wiki aspires to be an international surfski site, and it can only become more so if it adds the kind of detail about other great paddling locations that we have tried to provide about Bellingham and the local paddling waters that we are most at home in. Our first and foremost source of information has been our local paddler discussion group, [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers\|Whatcom Paddlers]] (since 2004), which has provided a ton of worthwhile information, advice, and humor. Our wiki editors have also drawn a lot of content and many references from prominent surfski websites like [[https://www.surfski.info/\|surfski.info]], [[https://tcsurfski.com/\|tcsurfski]], and [[https://surfskiracing.org/blog/\|surfskiracing]] as well as from hundreds of online videos. We appreciate all of these rich resources but we believe the organization of information on the wiki also adds something valuable.	+	It is only natural that the creators of this wiki have //home town bias//. [[:bellingham\|Bellingham waters]] and the Pacific Northwest are what we know the best. But surfski.wiki aspires to be an international surfski site, and it can only become more so if it adds the kind of detail about other great paddling locations that we have tried to provide about [[:bellingham\|Bellingham]] and the local paddling waters that we are most at home in. Our first and foremost source of information has been our local paddler discussion group, [[https://groups.io/g/Whatcompaddlers\|Whatcom Paddlers]] (since 2004), which has provided a ton of worthwhile information, advice, and humor. Our wiki editors have also drawn a lot of content and many references from prominent surfski websites like [[https://www.surfski.info/\|surfski.info]], [[https://tcsurfski.com/\|tcsurfski]], and [[https://surfskiracing.org/blog/\|surfskiracing]] as well as from hundreds of online videos. We appreciate all of these rich resources but we believe the organization of information on the wiki also adds something valuable.

	In any event - please, when you have the time and inclination, [[surfskiwiki@gmail.com,dan@surfski.wiki\|send us some ]][[:terminology#beta\|beta]] about your favorite paddling locales. We hope this website will encourage surfskiers around the world to visit [[:bellingham\|Bellingham]] and [[:places_surfski\|other great places]] to paddle and meet the locals there who love this sport.		In any event - please, when you have the time and inclination, [[surfskiwiki@gmail.com,dan@surfski.wiki\|send us some ]][[:terminology#beta\|beta]] about your favorite paddling locales. We hope this website will encourage surfskiers around the world to visit [[:bellingham\|Bellingham]] and [[:places_surfski\|other great places]] to paddle and meet the locals there who love this sport.

Miller's Run

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:23 +0000

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Bellingham, WA (and nearby)

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 18 May 2026 13:13:04 +0000

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-	Bellingham is not really known for surf because it is completely protected from ocean swell, but occassionally when there is very strong wind there can be some noticeable surf at Marine Park ([[https://youtu.be/XmEBifLrTIU\|video]]) or at the [[:bham_bay_launches#upper_bay\|north end of the bay]] at places like Squalicum Beach. A little farther away folks sometimes surf in Birch Bay and others report decent surf on the shore north of Gooseberry Pt. when large swell comes from the north down the Strait of Georgia.	+	Bellingham is not really known for surf because it is completely protected from ocean swell, but occasionally when there is very strong wind there can be some noticeable surf at Marine Park ([[https://youtu.be/XmEBifLrTIU\|video]]) or at the [[:bham_bay_launches#upper_bay\|north end of the bay]] at places like Squalicum Beach. A little farther away folks sometimes surf in Birch Bay and others report decent surf on the shore north of Gooseberry Pt. when large swell comes from the north down the Strait of Georgia.

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United Kingdom Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:39:20 +0000

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	* [[https://www.kirtonkayaks.co.uk/home/index.php\|Kirton Kayaks]] Crediton, UK - makes a spec surfski, sells Epic including their own special modified versions		* [[https://www.kirtonkayaks.co.uk/home/index.php\|Kirton Kayaks]] Crediton, UK - makes a spec surfski, sells Epic including their own special modified versions
	* [[https://www.facebook.com/NordicKayaksUK\|Nordic Kayak UK (facebook)]] Kent, UK (sometimes sells demo skis at a discount)		* [[https://www.facebook.com/NordicKayaksUK\|Nordic Kayak UK (facebook)]] Kent, UK (sometimes sells demo skis at a discount)
-	* [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn	+	* [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn Now also makes their own surfskis
	* [[https://www-imiqpaddlesports-com-shop2.myshopify.com/\|Ozone UK]] Kai Wa'a (Vega, Flex, Arc) & Outrigger Canoes		* [[https://www-imiqpaddlesports-com-shop2.myshopify.com/\|Ozone UK]] Kai Wa'a (Vega, Flex, Arc) & Outrigger Canoes
	* [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/512387975608738/user/100064035933846/\|Revo Kayaks UK and Ireland (facebook)]]		* [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/512387975608738/user/100064035933846/\|Revo Kayaks UK and Ireland (facebook)]]

Seattle, WA

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 13 May 2026 17:07:58 +0000

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Mexico Surfski

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:49:24 +0000

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		+	* [[https://youtu.be/8U-mWEL9X-k\|A Day in La Ventana]] video
		+	* [[https://www.youtube.com/@robymex-ITA/videos\|robymex Youtube Channel]] paddling and surfing around Punta de Mita
		+	* ...

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Paddling Media

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:33:31 +0000

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	* [[https://www.youtube.com/@sandyyonley/videos\|Sandy Yonley Youtube Channel]] in addition to documenting recent Texas Water Safari races, in 2025 Sandy started to document TWS history and interview historic participants in the race, including her dad, Tom Goynes		* [[https://www.youtube.com/@sandyyonley/videos\|Sandy Yonley Youtube Channel]] in addition to documenting recent Texas Water Safari races, in 2025 Sandy started to document TWS history and interview historic participants in the race, including her dad, Tom Goynes
	* [[https://www.surfski.tv/home\|Surfski.tv]] video collected from various social media sites, youtube, instagram, facebook…		* [[https://www.surfski.tv/home\|Surfski.tv]] video collected from various social media sites, youtube, instagram, facebook…
		+	* Check out the [[:surfski_downwind_videos\|Wiki's Extensive Video Collection]] (which also includes more external video sources)
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Cold Water Paddling

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:25:50 +0000

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	==== Risk Denial Even Among the Very Experienced ====		==== Risk Denial Even Among the Very Experienced ====

-	* "Not Me" Syndrome Silent Sports <del>Magazine article</del> (no longer available online - [[:stories:silentsports_dtomkins_death\|read our local copy of full article]]) about North Face founder, Doug Tompkins' death in the cold water of a huge Chilean lake. The web site will allow several full views then with subsequent clicks on the web link the site will hide part of the article behind a subscription banner.	+	* "Not Me" Syndrome Silent Sports <del>Magazine article</del> (no longer available online - [[:stories:silentsports_dtomkins_death\|read our local copy of full article]]) about North Face founder, Doug Tompkins' death in the cold water of the huge General Carrera Lake in Chile.
	* [[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/12/151213-doug-tompkins-chile-north-face-rick-ridgeway-patagonia-yvon-chouinard-death-general-carrera-lake/\|Survivor's account]] (National Geographic - access may also be limited now behind a paywall or may insist that you at least provide an email address ([[:stories:natgeo_dtomkins_death\|our local copy of full article]])) of incident leading to Doug Tompkins' death due to hypothermia		* [[https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2015/12/151213-doug-tompkins-chile-north-face-rick-ridgeway-patagonia-yvon-chouinard-death-general-carrera-lake/\|Survivor's account]] (National Geographic - access may also be limited now behind a paywall or may insist that you at least provide an email address ([[:stories:natgeo_dtomkins_death\|our local copy of full article]])) of incident leading to Doug Tompkins' death due to hypothermia
	* //[[https://www.patagonia.com/product/life-lived-wild-adventures-at-the-edge-of-the-map-by-rick-ridgeway-hardcover-book/195699340473.html\|Life Lived Wild]]// includes Rick Ridgeway's account (Rick was paddling with Doug Tompkins in the double sea kayak that capsized)		* //[[https://www.patagonia.com/product/life-lived-wild-adventures-at-the-edge-of-the-map-by-rick-ridgeway-hardcover-book/195699340473.html\|Life Lived Wild]]// includes Rick Ridgeway's account (Rick was paddling with Doug Tompkins in the double sea kayak that capsized)

Columbia Gorge Races

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Wed, 13 May 2026 14:06:56 +0000

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	* [[https://threeoceans.co/pages/the-gorge-race\|2026 Westerly Relay Race]] (more details to come as of May 2026) [[https://threeoceans.co/\|Three Oceans]] in the Gorge is organizing a new version of the old relay race, this time with 2 legs - Stevenson to Home Valley, and Home Valley to Drano. One interesting twist is there will be handicapping based on age. Raffle tickets for prizes, if you podium you will get more raffle tickets.		* [[https://threeoceans.co/pages/the-gorge-race\|2026 Westerly Relay Race]] (more details to come as of May 2026) [[https://threeoceans.co/\|Three Oceans]] in the Gorge is organizing a new version of the old relay race, this time with 2 legs - Stevenson to Home Valley, and Home Valley to Drano. One interesting twist is there will be handicapping based on age. Raffle tickets for prizes, if you podium you will get more raffle tickets.
	* Another interesting feature will be that either gender or boat type has to be mixed.		* Another interesting feature will be that either gender or boat type has to be mixed.
		+	* 5 MIXED categories will be contested
		+	* 1) W/M Surfski
		+	* 2) W/M OC1
		+	* 3) M/M Surfski/OC1
		+	* 4) W/W Surfski/OC1
		+	* 5) "The Big Mixer" W/M/Surfski/OC1
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Bellingham Area Time Trials/Adventures

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:53:16 +0000

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Get over the ‘Not me, not today’ syndrome

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 19:29:05 +0000

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-	by Darren Bush ([[https://silentsportsmagazine.com/stories/get-over-the-not-me-not-today-syndrome,129379\|story original]] in Silent Sports)	+	by Darren Bush (<del>[[https://silentsportsmagazine.com/stories/get-over-the-not-me-not-today-syndrome,129379\|story original]]</del> in Silent Sports)

	Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face. mountaineer, expert whitewater kayaker, credited for numerous first ascents on three continents, bush pilot. In short, an outdoor expert to rival almost anyone.		Doug Tompkins, founder of The North Face. mountaineer, expert whitewater kayaker, credited for numerous first ascents on three continents, bush pilot. In short, an outdoor expert to rival almost anyone.

Worldwide Paddling (mostly downwind) Videos 1

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:46:18 +0000

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Race to Alaska (R2A)

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1986 Santa Maria River Trip Photos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:44:29 +0000

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Lake Baikal Circumnavigation 2003

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:43:22 +0000

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Portugal Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:48 +0000

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Lake Pepin Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:42:24 +0000

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Switzerland Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:41:58 +0000

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Switching from Surfski to Outrigger

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:41:30 +0000

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Plastic Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:41:01 +0000

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Madeira Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:40:33 +0000

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Norway Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:40:07 +0000

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United Kingdom Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:39:35 +0000

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Nelson Baikal Photos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:39:07 +0000

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Ireland Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:38:42 +0000

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Race Wake/Wash Riding Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:38:17 +0000

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Lake Whatcom Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:21:14 +0000

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Réunion Island Downwind/Paddle Videos

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Tarifa Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:19:55 +0000

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Sweden Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:19:32 +0000

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USA Downwind/Paddle Videos

pstureavley@undisclosed.example.com (pstureavley) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:18:51 +0000

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	* [[:tides\|Tides and Currents]]		* [[:tides\|Tides and Currents]]
	* [[:nautical_charts\|]]		* [[:nautical_charts\|]]
-	* Water Quality **** [[https://www.theswimguide.org/find\|WQ Tests Map]]	+	* [[https://www.theswimguide.org/find\|Water Quality Tests Map]]
	* [[:safety_gear\|]]		* [[:safety_gear\|]]
	* [[:electronics#communication_devices\|Communication]]		* [[:electronics#communication_devices\|Communication]]

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	* [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-paddle-cup\|Swiss Events (German)]]		* [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-paddle-cup\|Swiss Events (German)]]
	* Cup Races (check the main cup links for additions/deletions/name changes of cup races - these are the races listed in 2026)		* Cup Races (check the main cup links for additions/deletions/name changes of cup races - these are the races listed in 2026)
-	* 3 May 2026 [[https://www.lakeside-opening.ch/en_GB/lakeside\|Lakeside Opening]] , Thun (18 km)	+	* 3 May 2026 [[https://www.lakeside-opening.ch/en_GB/lakeside\|Lakeside Opening]] , Thun (18 km)
-	* 10 May 2026 [[https://kcrj.ch/wenzel-trophy\|Wenceslas Trophy]], Rapperswil (22 km)	+	* 10 May 2026 [[https://kcrj.ch/wenzel-trophy\|Wenceslas Trophy]], Rapperswil (22 km) [[https://youtu.be/UCPylH3hR28\|2026 Race Start Video]]
	* 21 June 2026 [[https://thebigpaddle.ch/program/\|The Big Paddle]], Richterswil (18.5 km)		* 21 June 2026 [[https://thebigpaddle.ch/program/\|The Big Paddle]], Richterswil (18.5 km)
	* 12 July 2026 Molokai on Léman, Villeneuve (27 km)		* 12 July 2026 Molokai on Léman, Villeneuve (27 km)

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	* [[https://snoflo.org/report/flow/oregon/columbia-river-at-the-dalles/\|River Flow From Dalles Dam]] (section from the Dalles down to Cascade Locks)		* [[https://snoflo.org/report/flow/oregon/columbia-river-at-the-dalles/\|River Flow From Dalles Dam]] (section from the Dalles down to Cascade Locks)
	* [[https://seatemperature.net/lakes/water-temp-in-lake-celilo\|Water Temperature at Lake Celilo (river above Dalles Dam) ]]		* [[https://seatemperature.net/lakes/water-temp-in-lake-celilo\|Water Temperature at Lake Celilo (river above Dalles Dam) ]]
		+	* Water Quality [[https://www.theswimguide.org/find\|WQ Tests Map]]
	* Immediate Forecasts from Knowledgeable Locals		* Immediate Forecasts from Knowledgeable Locals
	* [[https://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/\|The Gorge is My Gym]] A good forecasting site for surfskiing the Gorge.		* [[https://thegorgeismygym.com/forecast/\|The Gorge is My Gym]] A good forecasting site for surfskiing the Gorge.
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	* Passenger Car - 2026 - $1.75 BreezeBy, $3.50 otherwise		* Passenger Car - 2026 - $1.75 BreezeBy, $3.50 otherwise
	* Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks) ([[https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods\|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.)		* Bridge of the Gods (Cascade Locks) ([[https://www.portofcascadelocks.org/bridge-of-the-gods\|current rates online]] - all vehicle types, trailers, etc.)
-	* Passenger Car- 2026 - $3.00 pay as you go, $1.25 BreezeBy	+	* Passenger ****Car-**** 2026 - $3.00 pay as you go, $1.25 BreezeBy
	* [[https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/\|BreezeBy accounts]] Set up an account and get an electronic sensor at the [[https://portofhoodriver.com/\|Port of Hood River office]] just west of the bridge in Hood River (or you can create an account online). There is sometimes a small delay between setting up an account and getting your sensor - so you may save time by setting it up online and either picking up your sensor when you get there or having it mailed to you.		* [[https://csc.portofhoodriver.com/\|BreezeBy accounts]] Set up an account and get an electronic sensor at the [[https://portofhoodriver.com/\|Port of Hood River office]] just west of the bridge in Hood River (or you can create an account online). There is sometimes a small delay between setting up an account and getting your sensor - so you may save time by setting it up online and either picking up your sensor when you get there or having it mailed to you.

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	* Chequamegon Bay		* Chequamegon Bay
-	* Washburn	+	* Washburn (the Coal Dock is next to Washburn Marina)****
-	* Coal Dock (next to Washburn Marina) - Friendly Valley Beach approx 7 miles (this goes around a point of land near Houghton Falls State Natural Area which makes the route going north or the reverse going south a bit of a "dog-leg")	+	* Coal Dock - Friendly Valley Beach approx 7 miles (this goes around a point of land near Houghton Falls State Natural Area which makes the route going north or the reverse going south a bit of a "dog-leg")
	* Coal Dock - Bono Creek (Public Boat Launch) 2.7 miles		* Coal Dock - Bono Creek (Public Boat Launch) 2.7 miles
	* Washburn - Ashland 5 miles [[https://youtu.be/lLR99PF3Z0w\|reverse video]]		* Washburn - Ashland 5 miles [[https://youtu.be/lLR99PF3Z0w\|reverse video]]

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	* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716\|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]]		* [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/best_surfski_brand/?rdt=47716\|Comments from Kai Wa'a Fan]]
	* [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] UK Spec skis and a special, extra strong version of the V8 (better for hard-core touring) that they are licensed by Epic to make.		* [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] UK Spec skis and a special, extra strong version of the V8 (better for hard-core touring) that they are licensed by Epic to make.
-	* Now in partnership with Ocean Surfski also makes their own surfskis	+	* Now in partnership with [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] to make their own surfskis
	* [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/\|Knysna Racing]] South Africa		* [[http://www.knysnaracingkayaks.com/surf-skis/\|Knysna Racing]] South Africa
	* They also have some kind of partnership with [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/\|Charger Surf Craft]] known for making spec skis in Australia.		* They also have some kind of partnership with [[https://www.chargersurfcraft.com.au/\|Charger Surf Craft]] known for making spec skis in Australia.
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	* [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk\|Ocean Surf]] (facebook) Argentina - we have only found this facebook page for them. Contact them for their latest surfski specs.		* [[https://www.facebook.com/oceansurfk\|Ocean Surf]] (facebook) Argentina - we have only found this facebook page for them. Contact them for their latest surfski specs.
	* [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer.		* [[https://oceansurfski.co.uk/\|Ocean Surfski]] (formerly Epic Kayaks UK) Devon, UK, Epic&Fenn dealer.
-	* Now in partnership with Kirton also makes their own surfskis	+	* Now in partnership with [[https://kirtonkayaks.co.uk/\|Kirton]] to make their own surfskis
	* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis		* [[https://www.facebook.com/okreakayaks\|O'krea]] France - as of 2020 not manufacturing new surfskis
	* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home\|Opium]] Brazil		* [[https://www.caiaquesopium.com.br/home\|Opium]] Brazil