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| * [[https://www.paddelbuch.ch/en/|Paddel Buch]] water access for boat launch, ramps, etc. in Switzerland | * [[https://www.paddelbuch.ch/en/|Paddel Buch]] water access for boat launch, ramps, etc. in Switzerland | ||
| * **Surfski Switzerland** | * **Surfski Switzerland** | ||
| - | * <del>Surfski Switzerland Website</del> 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://seatemperature.info/lake-biel-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | * [[https://seatemperature.info/lake-biel-water-temperature.html|Water Temperature]] | ||
| * **Groups/Clubs** | * **Groups/Clubs** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.kanuclub.ch/|Kanu Club Magglingen]] | + | * [[https://www.kanuclub.ch/|Kanu Club Magglingen]] |
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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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| * **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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| - | 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. | + | 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]] |
| **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]]. | **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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| [[:races:race_calendars|Worldwide Race Calender Page]] | [[:races:race_calendars|Worldwide Race Calender Page]] | ||
| - | [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events|Swiss Canoe Events Calendar]] | + | [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events|Swiss Canoe Events Calendar]] (filter "discipline" for surfski and marathon) |
| * [[https://www.bodensee-challenge.com/|Bregenz Bodensee Challenge]] in recent years (2024-2025) has been a 4 race series | * [[https://www.bodensee-challenge.com/|Bregenz Bodensee Challenge]] in recent years (2024-2025) has been a 4 race series | ||
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| * [[https://hoernlecup.jimdofree.com/|Konstanz]] approx. Late October | * [[https://hoernlecup.jimdofree.com/|Konstanz]] approx. Late October | ||
| * **Swiss Marathon Paddle Cup **SUP, Outrigger, Kayak, Surfski | * **Swiss Marathon Paddle Cup **SUP, Outrigger, Kayak, Surfski | ||
| - | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/fr/disciplines/surfski-and-marathon/swiss-marathon-paddle-cup|Swiss Marathon Paddle Cup (French)]] | + | * [[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-marathon-paddle-cup|Swiss Marathon Paddle Cup (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 2025)** | + | * 3 May 2026 **[[https://www.lakeside-opening.ch/en_GB/lakeside|Lakeside Opening]]** , Thun (18 km) |
| - | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events/marathon-cup-and-paddle-cup/smpc-1-wenzel-trophy-rapperswil-2025|Wenzel Trophy]] Rapperswil | + | * 10 May 2026 **[[https://kcrj.ch/wenzel-trophy|Wenceslas Trophy]]**, Rapperswil (22 km) [[https://youtu.be/UCPylH3hR28|2026 Race Start Video]] |
| - | * [[https://www.ice-race.ch/|ICE-Race Thun]] | + | * 21 June 2026 **[[https://thebigpaddle.ch/program/|The Big Paddle]]**, Richterswil (18.5 km) |
| - | * [[https://kanuschule-bodensee.ch/|Race Across The Lake]] Arbon | + | * 12 July 2026 **Molokai on Léman**, Villeneuve (27 km) |
| - | * [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events/marathon-cup-and-paddle-cup/the-big-paddle-challenge-smpc-3|The Big Paddle Challenge]], Richterswil | + | * 15 August 2026 **Lake Biel Canoe Half Marathon**, Biel (21 km) |
| - | * [[https://thepaddleclub.ch/|Moloka'i on Lake Geneva]] | + | * 23 August 2026 **[[https://www.slow-surf.ch/|Slow surf]]** , La Roche (17 km) |
| - | * [[https://slow-surf.ch/|SLOW SURF Gruyère]] | + | * 29. August 2026 [[https://www.swisscanoe.ch/de/aktuell/events/verband/jubilaeumsfest-101-jahre-swiss-canoe|Jubiläumsfest 101 Jahre Swiss Canoe]] Bönigen (15 km) |
| - | * [[https://kanumarathon.ch/|Bielersee Kanuhalbmarathon]] | + | * 12 September 2026, **Lake Lucerne Canoe Marathon**, Buochs / 42km and 21km |
| - | * [[https://www.kanu-marathon.ch/|Canoe Marathon Lake Lucerne]] | + | |
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| * [[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.facebook.com/surfski.ch/|Surfski Switzerland]] (facebook) sales, lessons, (rentals?) | + | * [[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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