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| - | **Ankaran - Piran Downwinder, **photo - [[https://youtu.be/rv3tocHGFf4|video]] | + | |
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| - | Slovenia has a small bit of marine coastline nestled between the much more extensive marine coastlines of Italy and Croatia. | + | Montenegro has ample marine coastline and judging by kite surfing popularity there, probably opportunities to downwind with a surfski. Availability of boats is once again the question. See [[:rental|Rental]] |
| ===== Downwind/Paddles ===== | ===== Downwind/Paddles ===== | ||
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| ==== Downwind ==== | ==== Downwind ==== | ||
| - | * **Ankaran - Piran **15 km [[https://www.downwind.fun/courses/ankaran-to-piran-downwind|Downwindfun]] | ||
| ==== Flatwater ==== | ==== Flatwater ==== | ||
| - | * From [[https://www.traininginparadise.eu/training-camps/|training in paradise]] locations used for sprint kayak & canoe training | + | * **The Bay of Kotor:** Sea kayaking here offers sheltered waters and stunning views of the surrounding limestone mountains and historic towns. |
| - | * **Lake Bled** | + | * **Lake Skadar:** This is one of Europe's largest bird reserves and offers serene kayaking among lily pads and narrow channels. Tours and rentals are available from villages like Virpazar. |
| - | * renewed 2 km racing course, grandstands and finishing tower | + | * **Rivers near Podgorica:** The Morača and Cijevna rivers offer calmer waters for kayaking near the capital. |
| - | * a cozy atmosphere with unlimited cross-training options | + | * **Piva Lake:** This lake provides opportunities for [[https://app.advcollective.com/travel-guides/Plužine/paddling-serenity-kayaking-pristine-waters-piva-lake-montenegro|kayaking]] in a deep gorge, surrounded by mountains. |
| - | * known for its island and the castle on the rock above it | + | * … |
| - | * **Lake Bohinj ** | + | |
| - | * 3 km course with a 10 km lake loop | + | |
| - | * perfect for teams looking for training peace | + | |
| - | * beautiful glacial lake surrounded with Slovenia’s highest mountains, inside the Triglav national park | + | |
| - | * **Most na So****č****i** | + | |
| - | * 250m floating course and 17km loop | + | |
| - | * known for the incredible turquoise color of the Soča river | + | |
| - | * perfect for pre-season and marathon training | + | |
| ==== Surf ==== | ==== Surf ==== | ||
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| ===== Conditions ===== | ===== Conditions ===== | ||
| - | * [[https://seatemperature.info/slovenia-water-temperature.html|Slovenia Sea Water Temperatures]] 5° C = 41° F;10° C = 50° F; 20° C = 68° F (°F= (9/5 * °C) + 32) | + | * [[https://seatemperature.info/montenegro-water-temperature.html|Montenegro Sea Water Temperatures]] 5° C = 41° F;10° C = 50° F; 20° C = 68° F (°F= (9/5 * °C) + 32) |
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| ===== Coaches ===== | ===== Coaches ===== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.traininginparadise.eu/|Training in Paradise]] flatwater training (& online) but good stroke technique applies to surfskis and downwinding also! | + | * |
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| ===== Shops/Dealers ===== | ===== Shops/Dealers ===== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.nelomania.com/|Nelomania]] Nelo surfskis, Brača paddles, Dansprint Ergs | + | * |
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| ===== Resources ===== | ===== Resources ===== | ||
| - | * [[https://slovenia-outdoor.com/en/|Slovenia Outdoor]] | + | * [[https://www.ikointl.com/destination/kitesurfing-montenegro|Kitesurfing in Montenegro]] |
| - | * [[https://www.slovenia.info/en/things-to-do/slovenia-unique-experiences/37-kayaking-adventure-through-the-underground-of-mount-peca|Underground Kayaking]] | + | * [[https://supkayak.me/sup-holidays.html|SupKayak]] |
| + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/supmontenegro.me/|Sup Montenegro]] (facebook) | ||
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| - | **Lake Jasna **photo:Getty Images | ||
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