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| * **Resources** | * **Resources** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.paddelbuch.ch/en/|Paddel Buch]] water access for boat launch, ramps, etc. in Switzerland | ||
| * **Surfski Switzerland** | * **Surfski Switzerland** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/home-english|Surfski Switzerland Website]] Visit their testcenter - demos offered on the Greifensee April - October | + | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/|Surfski Switzerland Website]] Visit their testcenter - demos offered on the Greifensee April - October |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/?ref=page_internal|Facebook Page]] Some good downwind videos here. | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/?ref=page_internal|Facebook Page]] Some good downwind videos here |
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/training|Organized Training Groups]] | + | |
| * **Swiss Canoe Website** | * **Swiss Canoe Website** | ||
| * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon|Surfski]] | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon|Surfski]] | ||
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| * [[https://www.schweizersee.ch/webcams-bielersee/|Webcams]] | * [[https://www.schweizersee.ch/webcams-bielersee/|Webcams]] | ||
| * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-biel-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-biel-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | ||
| + | * **Groups/Clubs** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.kanuclub.ch/|Kanu Club Magglingen]] | ||
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| * [[https://kanu-club-konstanz.de/wordpress/|Kanu-Club Konstanz]] | * [[https://kanu-club-konstanz.de/wordpress/|Kanu-Club Konstanz]] | ||
| * [[https://lacanoa.de/|La Canoa]] | * [[https://lacanoa.de/|La Canoa]] | ||
| - | * **Untersee ** | + | * **Untersee ** (smaller western branch of lake west of Konstanz) |
| * **Steckborn (Feldbach Park or Surfplatz Steckborn) - Ermatingen **9km [[https://www.downwindable.com/feldbach---ermatingen-run|Downwindable.com]] | * **Steckborn (Feldbach Park or Surfplatz Steckborn) - Ermatingen **9km [[https://www.downwindable.com/feldbach---ermatingen-run|Downwindable.com]] | ||
| * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIPEIq17AU|downwinder video]] | * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNIPEIq17AU|downwinder video]] | ||
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| * [[https://www.twitch.tv/ksf_kajak|Kanu Sport Friedrichshafen Webcam]] | * [[https://www.twitch.tv/ksf_kajak|Kanu Sport Friedrichshafen Webcam]] | ||
| * [[https://www.windfinder.com/report/konstanz|Windfinder Konstanz]] | * [[https://www.windfinder.com/report/konstanz|Windfinder Konstanz]] | ||
| - | * [[https://seatemperature.info/geneva-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | + | * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-constance-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] |
| * East End of Lake | * East End of Lake | ||
| * [[https://www.rv-wiking.at/wind-wetter|Lindau Wind]] | * [[https://www.rv-wiking.at/wind-wetter|Lindau Wind]] | ||
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| - | ==== Lake Geneva (bordered by Switzerland, and France) ==== | + | ==== Lake Geneva (bordered by Switzerland and France) ==== |
| * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Geneva|Lac Leman]]) (Genfersee) | * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Geneva|Lac Leman]]) (Genfersee) | ||
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| * **Weather/Conditions** | * **Weather/Conditions** | ||
| * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-geneva-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-geneva-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | ||
| + | * [[https://surfski.info/forum/1-general/15196-sharing-a-lesson-on-failed-leash-in-cold-waters.html|Broken Leash Story]] | ||
| * … | * … | ||
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| * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greifensee_(lake)|Greifensee]]) | * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greifensee_(lake)|Greifensee]]) | ||
| - | * Ask [[https://surfski.ch|surfski.ch]] about training here | + | * Ask [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/|surfski.ch]] about training here |
| * **Greifensee - Aaspitz **5km [[https://www.downwindable.com/greifensee---aaspitz-run|Downwindable.com]] | * **Greifensee - Aaspitz **5km [[https://www.downwindable.com/greifensee---aaspitz-run|Downwindable.com]] | ||
| * **Weather/Conditions** | * **Weather/Conditions** | ||
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| * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Lucerne|Vierwaldstättersee]]) | * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Lucerne|Vierwaldstättersee]]) | ||
| * **Resources** | * **Resources** | ||
| - | * Ask [[https://surfski.ch|surfski.ch]] about training here | + | * Ask [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/|surfski.ch]] about training here |
| * [[https://www.kcnw.ch/|Kanu Club Nidwalden]] | * [[https://www.kcnw.ch/|Kanu Club Nidwalden]] | ||
| * [[https://www.kanuwelt.ch/|Kanuwelt Buochs]] surfski lessons | * [[https://www.kanuwelt.ch/|Kanuwelt Buochs]] surfski lessons | ||
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| * **Weather/Conditions** | * **Weather/Conditions** | ||
| * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-lucerne-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-lucerne-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | ||
| + | * **Urnersee Conditions** | ||
| + | * Silvan Wyss "Lake Uri often has good wind. But it definitely needs 30 knots or more for a perfect downwinder. How often there is so much wind is a good question…..Winter and autumn there are always such conditions and a few times in summer. Maybe 12-20 times a year that it's around 40 knots. Good forecasts for Lake Uri can be found at: [[https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHhNNVV4LWxMUUxKYWU0VTBaQklOQ2lTYlpLUXxBQ3Jtc0ttTXVTLXdNTjZqejZjR3M3bXhrSWhSNkk1RldhdDhpa3ZoOGlGWTFkTGVUWGpwZ0tPUUc1S0dPb3g5bVNLeFBFdWhsbENWR1F3SVRVRUkwRmVfd25vbnVmNVN5ZGIzaXFFUmRpY05FTkxNdjIwZGNqaw&q=https://www.srf.ch/meteo/surf-und-segelwetter-details?spot=46.8870,8.6218|https://www.srf.ch/meteo/surf-und-segelwetter-details?spot=46.8870,8.6218]] If the wind is southerly, it is best to start at the harbour in Flüelen." | ||
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| ==== Lake Zug ==== | ==== Lake Zug ==== | ||
| - | * Zugersee (check [[https://surfski.ch|surfski.ch]] - may still be a training group that practices here) | + | * Zugersee (check [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/|surfski.ch]] - may still be a training group that practices here) |
| * [[https://cms.kanu-club-zug.ch/|Kanu-Club Zug]] | * [[https://cms.kanu-club-zug.ch/|Kanu-Club Zug]] | ||
| * **Weather/Conditions** | * **Weather/Conditions** | ||
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| * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Zürich|Zürichsee]]) | * ([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Zürich|Zürichsee]]) | ||
| - | * Ask [[https://surfski.ch|surfski.ch]] about training here | + | * Ask [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/|surfski.ch]] about training here |
| * **Downwinders** | * **Downwinders** | ||
| * **Au - Badi Risi **9 km [[https://downwindable.com/au---badi-risi|Downwindable.com]] | * **Au - Badi Risi **9 km [[https://downwindable.com/au---badi-risi|Downwindable.com]] | ||
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| + | ===== Conditions ===== | ||
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| + | Look for specific condition information above for each locale (possibly sparse but we are trying to add more of this as we can collect it). The local terrain and mountains may often cause unique local effects on weather and wind that you have to become familiar with for fun and safety. Become familiar with "Föhn" and "Bise". Talk to local boaters about any tendencies toward sudden weather changes in the area you are interested in paddling in. Take all advisable precautions you should take for paddling on the generally quite **cold water** of Swiss lakes. [[https://surfski.info/forum/1-general/15196-sharing-a-lesson-on-failed-leash-in-cold-waters.html|Broken Leash on Lake Geneva]] | ||
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| + | **Föhn** - (the hairdryer) Wind that occurs when air descends down the leeward side of a mountain, becoming warmer and drier as it descends. In some regions, like the Rocky Mountains, it's known as a [[https://www.google.com/search?cs=0&sca_esv=c040be438cc12ffb&q=Chinook&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjcmP2Ph7WNAxWeGzQIHb2qGzsQxccNegQIJhAB&mstk=AUtExfCNRxQiehgUQcxPBoMrfxcu_jF4no-jKR6GrfCD9urj-3ibDcSbKF3DEYU_yBU264T-y3fmL3VELb0I2kSaDBb8U09aqaNBYEhDfWW12bkXUDfH0x6r4WmAI08qfLtGeZMDWHVSkTCKmLDBqLHzlXfJ5LCl9OIv5Ebl4N0lhEjbc-lKqLM4d4rCACH_ARWr_Wnv&csui=3|Chinook]]. | ||
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| + | **Bise **- Translated as "**north wind**," la bise is more precisely a chilly wind that passes through certain areas of eastern France and Switzerland | ||
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| [[:races:race_calendars|Worldwide Race Calender Page]] | [[:races:race_calendars|Worldwide Race Calender Page]] | ||
| - | * [[https://www.bodensee-challenge.com/|Bregenz Bodensee Challenge]] in 2024 this is a 4 race series | + | [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events|Swiss Canoe Events Calendar]] (filter "discipline" for surfski and marathon) |
| - | * [[https://www.kanu-kreuzlingen.ch/|Kreuzlingen]] 4/27/2024 | + | |
| - | * [[https://www.vfb-kanu.de/|Friedrichshafen]] 7/27/2024 | + | * [[https://www.bodensee-challenge.com/|Bregenz Bodensee Challenge]] in recent years (2024-2025) has been a 4 race series |
| - | * [[https://www.kwb.or.at/|Bregenz]] 9/07/2024 | + | * [[https://www.kanu-kreuzlingen.ch/|Kreuzlingen]] approx. Late April |
| - | * [[https://hoernlecup.jimdofree.com/|Konstanz]] 10/26/2024 | + | * [[https://www.vfb-kanu.de/|Friedrichshafen]] approx. Late July |
| - | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-marathon-and-paddle-cup|Swiss Marathon Paddle Cup]] SUP, Outrigger, Kayak, Surfski | + | * [[https://www.kwb.or.at/|Bregenz]] approx. early to mid September |
| - | * [[https://www.ice-race.ch/|ICE-Race Thun]] | + | * [[https://hoernlecup.jimdofree.com/|Konstanz]] approx. Late October |
| - | * [[https://kanuschule-bodensee.ch/|Race Across The Lake]] Arbon | + | * **Swiss Marathon Paddle Cup **SUP, Outrigger, Kayak, Surfski |
| - | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events/marathon-cup-and-paddle-cup/the-big-paddle-challenge-smpc-3|The Big Paddle Challenge]], Richterswil | + | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/disziplinen/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-paddle-cup|Swiss Events (German)]] |
| - | * [[https://thepaddleclub.ch/|Moloka'i on Lake Geneva]] | + | * **Cup Races (check the main cup links for additions/deletions/name changes of cup races - these are the races listed in 2026)** |
| - | * [[https://slow-surf.ch/|SLOW SURF Gruyère]] | + | * 3 May 2026 **[[https://www.lakeside-opening.ch/en_GB/lakeside|Lakeside Opening]]** , Thun (18 km) |
| - | * [[https://kanumarathon.ch/|Bielersee Kanuhalbmarathon]] | + | * 10 May 2026 **[[https://kcrj.ch/wenzel-trophy|Wenceslas Trophy]]**, Rapperswil (22 km) [[https://youtu.be/UCPylH3hR28|2026 Race Start Video]] |
| - | * [[https://www.kanu-marathon.ch/|Canoe Marathon Lake Lucerne]] | + | * 21 June 2026 **[[https://thebigpaddle.ch/program/|The Big Paddle]]**, Richterswil (18.5 km) |
| + | * 12 July 2026 **Molokai on Léman**, Villeneuve (27 km) | ||
| + | * 15 August 2026 **Lake Biel Canoe Half Marathon**, Biel (21 km) | ||
| + | * 23 August 2026 **[[https://www.slow-surf.ch/|Slow surf]]** , La Roche (17 km) | ||
| + | * 29. August 2026 [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events/verband/jubilaeumsfest-101-jahre-swiss-canoe|Jubiläumsfest 101 Jahre Swiss Canoe]] Bönigen (15 km) | ||
| + | * 12 September 2026, **Lake Lucerne Canoe Marathon**, Buochs / 42km and 21km | ||
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| * [[https://www.kanuschule.ch/service/pinnwand?typ=All&page=2|Used for Sale]] | * [[https://www.kanuschule.ch/service/pinnwand?typ=All&page=2|Used for Sale]] | ||
| * [[https://www.kayak-aventure.ch/index.php/galerie-photo/magasin|KayakAdventure]] Not necessarily surfskis, but definitely boating accessories & supplies | * [[https://www.kayak-aventure.ch/index.php/galerie-photo/magasin|KayakAdventure]] Not necessarily surfskis, but definitely boating accessories & supplies | ||
| - | * **Surfskipoint **multiple locations - sales, rentals, (and lessons at some locations) | + | * **[[https://en.surfskipoint.com/|Surfskipoint]]** sales, rentals, (and lessons at some locations) |
| + | * **Thunersee multiple locations** | ||
| + | * [[https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/surfskipoint/items/141778/?full-items=yes&flow=162926|Thun, TCS Camping]] | ||
| + | * [[https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/surfskipoint/items/141775/?full-items=yes&flow=162924|Unterseen, Neuhaus]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parkhotel+Gunten/@46.6546117,7.755119,12z/data=!4m9!3m8!1s0x478fafb186a8f0ab:0x771f8a63c53f0b7d!5m2!4m1!1i2!8m2!3d46.712331!4d7.702537!16s/g/1tfc5j5g?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgxOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw==|Gunten, Parkhotel]] | ||
| * [[https://www.surfskipoint.com/shop|Sales]] Nordic Kayak Surfskis | * [[https://www.surfskipoint.com/shop|Sales]] Nordic Kayak Surfskis | ||
| * [[https://www.surfskipoint.com/mieten|Rentals]] | * [[https://www.surfskipoint.com/mieten|Rentals]] | ||
| * [[https://www.youtube.com/@groovemonster65/videos|Videos]] How-tos, Testimonials, etc. | * [[https://www.youtube.com/@groovemonster65/videos|Videos]] How-tos, Testimonials, etc. | ||
| * **Surfski Switzerland** | * **Surfski Switzerland** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/online-shop|Surfski Switzerland]] sales, lessons, (rentals?) Tel: +41 (0) 79 541 11 04 email: surfski.ch@gmail.com | + | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/|Surfski Switzerland]] |
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/forum/biete-suche|Used for Sale]] | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/surfski.ch/|Surfski Switzerland]] (facebook) sales, lessons, (rentals?) |
| + | * [[https://www.surfski.ch/forum/biete-suche|Used for Sale]] | ||
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