====== Albania Surfski ======

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**Velipoje Windsurfing**

photo: Albanian Water Sports Youtube Channel\\
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Albania has ample marine coastline and apparently some beaches with reliable wind so there are probably possibilities for downwinding with a surfski. Availability of boats is the question. See [[:rental|Rental]] (but bringing your own surfski may be the only likely solution?)

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==== Downwind ====

  * **Velipoje Beach (North Adriatic Coast):**  Ideal for beginners and intermediate paddlers, with a large, protected sandy bay. Reliable, constant thermal winds (up to 15-30+ knots) occur in the summer from 1 pm to 6 pm.
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==== Flatwater ====

  * **Albanian Riviera (South Adriatic Coast):**  Offers dramatic, rocky coastlines with clear waters, including spots like Porto Palermo, suitable for exploring coves, caves, and beaches.
      * **[[https://www.google.com/search?q=Porto+Palermo+Bay&oq=sea+kayak+albania&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIGCAIQLhhA0gEINDE2MWoxajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfD3JJpw8OkXHmHrto94-NtFHWrIw2THE_aq47ieroq4KPO86ou-mEk5-Q373FC53Wm2oShAtHZbOtElcwejDlE8PZ5kq3NLdLiWB94VlC9Z6GbglZW5EtZzOAAfVnDoPtPSg2sJO16vssylte1r6hJMnhx2BkzPKGtFL_Fz74jVIZosvvmIOM35f2usNOg8il1qdQjK_S-KTsTsiz-vyOSHQuxElJ3wU4UARG8-N_NecjwsCY7F7w7JKsQN_QGEHqcuv2FflaLjr55CINoGfECN2-SzGN7CALVGi7Y0BEWdMQ&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjwx6eOru6TAxVOETQIHUGUMX4QgK4QegQIAxAB|Porto Palermo Bay]]:**Known for its calm, turquoise waters, a historic castle, and a former submarine bunker.
      * **[[https://www.google.com/search?q=Gjipe+Canyon&oq=sea+kayak+albania&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIGCAIQLhhA0gEINDE2MWoxajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfD3JJpw8OkXHmHrto94-NtFHWrIw2THE_aq47ieroq4KPO86ou-mEk5-Q373FC53Wm2oShAtHZbOtElcwejDlE8PZ5kq3NLdLiWB94VlC9Z6GbglZW5EtZzOAAfVnDoPtPSg2sJO16vssylte1r6hJMnhx2BkzPKGtFL_Fz74jVIZosvvmIOM35f2usNOg8il1qdQjK_S-KTsTsiz-vyOSHQuxElJ3wU4UARG8-N_NecjwsCY7F7w7JKsQN_QGEHqcuv2FflaLjr55CINoGfECN2-SzGN7CALVGi7Y0BEWdMQ&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjwx6eOru6TAxVOETQIHUGUMX4QgK4QegQIAxAD|Gjipe Canyon]]:**A secluded beach hidden at the end of a dramatic canyon.
      * **[[https://www.google.com/search?q=Dhermi+to+Jala+Bay&oq=sea+kayak+albania&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIGCAIQLhhA0gEINDE2MWoxajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfD3JJpw8OkXHmHrto94-NtFHWrIw2THE_aq47ieroq4KPO86ou-mEk5-Q373FC53Wm2oShAtHZbOtElcwejDlE8PZ5kq3NLdLiWB94VlC9Z6GbglZW5EtZzOAAfVnDoPtPSg2sJO16vssylte1r6hJMnhx2BkzPKGtFL_Fz74jVIZosvvmIOM35f2usNOg8il1qdQjK_S-KTsTsiz-vyOSHQuxElJ3wU4UARG8-N_NecjwsCY7F7w7JKsQN_QGEHqcuv2FflaLjr55CINoGfECN2-SzGN7CALVGi7Y0BEWdMQ&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjwx6eOru6TAxVOETQIHUGUMX4QgK4QegQIAxAF|Dhermi to Jalë Bay]]:**Sea caves, including the Pirat Cave, and secluded beaches like Aquarium Beach.
      * **[[https://www.google.com/search?q=Ksamil+Islands&oq=sea+kayak+albania&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIKCAEQABiABBiiBDIGCAIQLhhA0gEINDE2MWoxajmoAgCwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&mstk=AUtExfD3JJpw8OkXHmHrto94-NtFHWrIw2THE_aq47ieroq4KPO86ou-mEk5-Q373FC53Wm2oShAtHZbOtElcwejDlE8PZ5kq3NLdLiWB94VlC9Z6GbglZW5EtZzOAAfVnDoPtPSg2sJO16vssylte1r6hJMnhx2BkzPKGtFL_Fz74jVIZosvvmIOM35f2usNOg8il1qdQjK_S-KTsTsiz-vyOSHQuxElJ3wU4UARG8-N_NecjwsCY7F7w7JKsQN_QGEHqcuv2FflaLjr55CINoGfECN2-SzGN7CALVGi7Y0BEWdMQ&csui=3&ved=2ahUKEwjwx6eOru6TAxVOETQIHUGUMX4QgK4QegQIAxAH|Ksamil Islands]]:**Crystal clear waters and small, accessible islands.
  * **Lake Koman (North):**  Offers dramatic, fjord-like scenery for flatwater kayaking.
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===== Conditions =====

  * [[https://seatemperature.info/albania-water-temperature.html|Albania Sea Water Temperatures]] 5° C = 41° F;10° C = 50° F; 20° C = 68° F (°F= (9/5 * °C) + 32)
  * **Wind/Surf:**  The best time for, thermal wind activities like windsurfing is during the summer (June–August). The coast can experience strong, consistent, coastal winds in the afternoon, especially in the northern areas.
  * **Sea Conditions:**  The water is generally warm from early March until November.
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===== Safety =====

  * Always check weather conditions. The coast has significant, dramatic, steep cliffs.
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===== Coaches =====

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===== Races =====

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[[:races:race_calendars|Worldwide Race Calender Page]]

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===== Shops/Dealers =====

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===== Resources =====

  * [[https://albanianwatersports.com/|Albanian Watersports]]
  * [[https://www.outdooralbania.com/sea-kayaking-tours/|Outdoor Albania: Sea Kayaking]]
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