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| - | photo: Kiteriders Montenegro\\ | + | **Velipoje Windsurfing** |
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| + | 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 downwind with a surfski. Availability of boats is the question. See [[:rental|Rental]] | + | 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?) |
| ===== Downwind/Paddles ===== | ===== Downwind/Paddles ===== | ||
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| ==== Downwind ==== | ==== 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. | + | * **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 ==== | ==== 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. | + | * **Albanian Riviera (South Adriatic Coast):** Offers dramatic, rocky coastlines with clear waters, including spots like Porto Palermo, suitable for exploring coves, caves, and beaches. |
| - | * **Lake Koman (North):** Offers dramatic, fjord-like scenery for flatwater kayaking. | + | * **[[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 ===== | ===== Conditions ===== | ||
| - | * [[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) | + | * [[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 ===== | ||
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| + | * Always check weather conditions. The coast has significant, dramatic, steep cliffs. | ||
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| ===== Resources ===== | ===== Resources ===== | ||
| - | * [[https://www.ikointl.com/destination/kitesurfing-montenegro|Kitesurfing in Montenegro]] | + | * [[https://albanianwatersports.com/|Albanian Watersports]] |
| - | * [[https://supkayak.me/sup-holidays.html|SupKayak]] | + | * [[https://www.outdooralbania.com/sea-kayaking-tours/|Outdoor Albania: Sea Kayaking]] |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/supmontenegro.me/|Sup Montenegro]] (facebook) | + | |
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