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 ==== Tarifa ==== ==== Tarifa ====
  
-  * [[Tarifa Surfski|]] (Cadiz/​Andalusia)+  * [[:tarifa|]] (Cadiz/​Andalusia)
   * …   * …
  
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 **Surf** **Surf**
  
-[[About Surfski Surfing|]]+[[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]]
  
   * **Mundaka? **  (we don't have any videos or accounts of surfski surfing here, but maybe there are times and positions where the surfing is good for surfskiers in this world famous surfing location. Bidasoa used to make the "​Mundaka"​ surfski, so maybe that is a good sign also?)   * **Mundaka? **  (we don't have any videos or accounts of surfski surfing here, but maybe there are times and positions where the surfing is good for surfskiers in this world famous surfing location. Bidasoa used to make the "​Mundaka"​ surfski, so maybe that is a good sign also?)
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-[[Canary Islands Surfski|]]+[[:​canary_islands|]]
  
 </​WRAP>​ </​WRAP>​
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         * **Noja - Santander** ​ 21 km [[https://​downwindable.com/​noja-to-santander-run|Downwindable.com]]         * **Noja - Santander** ​ 21 km [[https://​downwindable.com/​noja-to-santander-run|Downwindable.com]]
       * **Surf **       * **Surf **
-        * [[About Surfski Surfing|]]+        * [[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]]
         * [[https://​youtu.be/​RZa4AGbMHnQ|El Sardinero]]         * [[https://​youtu.be/​RZa4AGbMHnQ|El Sardinero]]
       * **Resources**       * **Resources**
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 **Resources/​Rentals/​Lessons** **Resources/​Rentals/​Lessons**
   * **Barcelona**   * **Barcelona**
-      * [[https://​www.barcelonacaiac.com/​en|Port of Badalona ​Paddle Club]] lessons ​(group & private), club subscription rentals - ski, paddle, pfd, leash (Vajda surfskis)+      * [[https://​www.barcelonacaiac.com/​es/|Barcelona CAIAC]] (Port of Badalona) OC6, Surfski, Dragon Boat, Competition,​ Lessons ​(group & private), club subscription rentals - ski, paddle, pfd, leash (Vajda surfskis)
         * [[https://​www.barcelonacaiac.com/​en/​downwind|Club Downwinders]]         * [[https://​www.barcelonacaiac.com/​en/​downwind|Club Downwinders]]
         * [[http://​www.cablepress.com/​index.php/​cablekayak/​surfski-training-camp|Surfski Training Camp]]         * [[http://​www.cablepress.com/​index.php/​cablekayak/​surfski-training-camp|Surfski Training Camp]]
 +      * [[https://​nootka-kayak.com/​nootka-sitges-club/​|Nootka Sitges Kayak Club]] Sitges (next to Barcelona) Lessons, Rentals, Summer Camps for kids
   * **Llançà, ****Sant Pere Pescador**, **Portbou & Cap de Creus**   * **Llançà, ****Sant Pere Pescador**, **Portbou & Cap de Creus**
       * [[https://​waveruns.com/​|Wave Runs ]](Jordi Patau) surfski lessons, training, downwinders,​ and downwind camps, Epic surfskis       * [[https://​waveruns.com/​|Wave Runs ]](Jordi Patau) surfski lessons, training, downwinders,​ and downwind camps, Epic surfskis
-      * [[https://​www.cnllanca.cat/​fr/​informacion-meteorologica.html|Llançà ​weather]]+      * [[http://​www.cnllanca.cat/​fr/​informacion-meteorologica.html|Llançà ​Weather]]
   * **Tarragona**   * **Tarragona**
       * [[https://​cvplatjallarga.org/​|Club de Vela Platja Llarga]] Maritime club has a surfski team, provides surfski lessons and equipment       * [[https://​cvplatjallarga.org/​|Club de Vela Platja Llarga]] Maritime club has a surfski team, provides surfski lessons and equipment
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-[[{{:​locales:​spain:​llanca.jpg?​nolink&​500x250|llanca.jpg}}]]+{{:​locales:​spain:​llanca.jpg?​direct&​500x250|llanca.jpg}}
  
 **Port of Llançà ** [[https://​maps.app.goo.gl/​RXawwzZ4D3uyHHf59|google photos - Elsemiguel]] (click on link to view 360 panorama) **Port of Llançà ** [[https://​maps.app.goo.gl/​RXawwzZ4D3uyHHf59|google photos - Elsemiguel]] (click on link to view 360 panorama)
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-[[Ceuta Surfski|]] - an autonomous city/​community surrounded by Morocco+[[:ceuta|]] - an autonomous city/​community surrounded by Morocco
  
 </​WRAP>​ </​WRAP>​
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-See also [[Ria|]] and [[coastal inlet videos|]] of Northern Spain+See also [[:​terminology#​ria|Ria]] and [[:​northern_spain_videos|coastal inlet videos]] of Northern Spain
  
 **Downwind/​Paddles** **Downwind/​Paddles**
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   * **Pontevedra**   * **Pontevedra**
       * **Autoridad Portuaria - Sanxenxo **14 km [[https://​youtu.be/​kMdQqxmWIxQ|Calm SUP video]]       * **Autoridad Portuaria - Sanxenxo **14 km [[https://​youtu.be/​kMdQqxmWIxQ|Calm SUP video]]
 +  * **Ria de Vigo **  [[https://​youtu.be/​fV9SumCpU6c?​t=454|video]]
 +      * **Bouzas - Panxón (Panjón) **  ~14-15 km [[https://​youtu.be/​mMM4JdljvtY?​t=274|video]],​ [[https://​youtu.be/​QMAa19BAhEk|video]]
 +      * **Bouzas - Patos **10 km [[https://​youtu.be/​hnlOl5fP2Q0|video]]
 **Surf** **Surf**
  
-[[About Surfski Surfing|]]+[[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]]
  
   * [[https://​www.surfmarket.org/​en/​spots/​europe/​galicia|Galicia Surf]]   * [[https://​www.surfmarket.org/​en/​spots/​europe/​galicia|Galicia Surf]]
   * **Monte Louro ** [[https://​youtu.be/​XE1P7jT8MrE|video]]   * **Monte Louro ** [[https://​youtu.be/​XE1P7jT8MrE|video]]
-  * **O Pedrido, Bergondo (Ria de Betanzos) **  [[https://​youtu.be/​H0Fz6Ig6n4Q|video]]+  * **O Pedrido, Bergondo (Ria de Betanzos) **  [[https://​youtu.be/​H0Fz6Ig6n4Q|video]], [[https://​youtu.be/​poBKsuVEmCQ?​t=53|video]]
       * Javier Paz: "The wave at O Pedrido is the longest in Galicia. You can catch waves up to 1.5 km long. In this case (//the day of this [[https://​youtu.be/​H0Fz6Ig6n4Q|video]]// ​ ), they were "​only"​ about 1 km and 3 minutes. The best conditions happen with offshore waves over 4 meters and south-southwest winds. In those conditions, the waves inside the estuary can reach up to 2 meters."​       * Javier Paz: "The wave at O Pedrido is the longest in Galicia. You can catch waves up to 1.5 km long. In this case (//the day of this [[https://​youtu.be/​H0Fz6Ig6n4Q|video]]// ​ ), they were "​only"​ about 1 km and 3 minutes. The best conditions happen with offshore waves over 4 meters and south-southwest winds. In those conditions, the waves inside the estuary can reach up to 2 meters."​
   * **Praia Da Lanzada**   * **Praia Da Lanzada**
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   * **Ria De Cedeira** [[https://​youtu.be/​bjp_FTk56jQ|video]]   * **Ria De Cedeira** [[https://​youtu.be/​bjp_FTk56jQ|video]]
 **Resources** **Resources**
 +  * [[https://​www.nauticocobres.es/​|Club Nautico de Cobres]] Pontevedra
   * [[http://​www.fegapi.org/​web/​2016/?​page_id=2140|Galician Paddle Clubs]]   * [[http://​www.fegapi.org/​web/​2016/?​page_id=2140|Galician Paddle Clubs]]
 +  * [[https://​kayakvigo.es/​|Kayak Vigo]] Pontevedra
   * [[https://​polledokayak.com/​|Polledo Kayak]] Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2   * [[https://​polledokayak.com/​|Polledo Kayak]] Surfskis, K1&K2, C1&C2
   * [[https://​www.facebook.com/​nauticoportonovokdm/​|Surfski Center Polledo Náutico Portonovo (facebook)]]   * [[https://​www.facebook.com/​nauticoportonovokdm/​|Surfski Center Polledo Náutico Portonovo (facebook)]]
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         * **La Azohia - Bolnuevo Playa **12 km [[https://​youtu.be/​Ep7ODsF1hJg|video]]         * **La Azohia - Bolnuevo Playa **12 km [[https://​youtu.be/​Ep7ODsF1hJg|video]]
         * **Surf**         * **Surf**
-          * [[About Surfski Surfing|]]+          * [[:surf|About Surfski Surfing]]
           * [[https://​youtu.be/​gteBXsJV0ZI|video]],​ [[https://​www.facebook.com/​reel/​255039150843737|facebook reel]]           * [[https://​youtu.be/​gteBXsJV0ZI|video]],​ [[https://​www.facebook.com/​reel/​255039150843737|facebook reel]]
       * **Mar Menor**       * **Mar Menor**
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 ==== Valencia ==== ==== Valencia ====
  
-  * **Alicante Province**+  * **Alicante ​(Southernmost ​Province ​in Valencia Community)**
       * **Costa Blanca** ​ - 200 +km with [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Dénia|Dénia]] in the north, beyond which lies the [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Costa_de_Valencia|Costa de Valencia]], to [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Pilar_de_la_Horadada|Pilar de la Horadada]] in the south       * **Costa Blanca** ​ - 200 +km with [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Dénia|Dénia]] in the north, beyond which lies the [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Costa_de_Valencia|Costa de Valencia]], to [[https://​en.wikipedia.org/​wiki/​Pilar_de_la_Horadada|Pilar de la Horadada]] in the south
       * **D****é****nia**       * **D****é****nia**
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       * **Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa)**       * **Villajoyosa (La Vila Joiosa)**
         * (2023 Nelo says they have a surfski center there)         * (2023 Nelo says they have a surfski center there)
-        * <font inherit/​inherit;;#​e74c3c;;​inherit>​**will host ICF Ocean Racing World Championship ​in 2026 **</​font><​font inherit/​inherit;;#​000000;;​inherit>​Oct. 11</​font>​ * [[https://​www.canoeicf.com/canoe-ocean-racing-world-championships/vila-joiosa-2026|ICF Link]]+        * <font inherit/​inherit;;#​e74c3c;;​inherit>​**will host ICF Ocean Racing World Championship **</​font>​**<font inherit/​inherit;;#​000000;;​inherit>​October ​to 11, 2026</​font>​** 
 +          ​* [[https://​www.youtube.com/@Surfski-TV/​playlists|Surfski.TV Villajoiosa video playlists]] 
 +          * [[https://​www.icfcanoeoceanracingspain.com/​es/|ICF Link]] ​(more information such as surfski rentals will be filled in as the race gets closer)
         * **Downwind**         * **Downwind**
           * **Benidorm - ****Villajoyosa **9-10 km [[https://​youtu.be/​WGte99yejaE?​t=168|video]]           * **Benidorm - ****Villajoyosa **9-10 km [[https://​youtu.be/​WGte99yejaE?​t=168|video]]
           * **Campello - La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa)** ​ 16 km [[https://​downwindable.com/​la-vila---campello-run|Downwindable.com]]           * **Campello - La Vila Joiosa (Villajoyosa)** ​ 16 km [[https://​downwindable.com/​la-vila---campello-run|Downwindable.com]]
           * **La Vila Joiosa - Altea** ​ 22 km           * **La Vila Joiosa - Altea** ​ 22 km
-        ​* **Groups/​Clubs** +      ​* **Groups/​Clubs/​Rentals/​Lessons** 
-          * [[http://​cnlavila.org|El Club Náutico de Villajoyosa]] (we believe that this club which has hosted previous Eurochallenge races will be managing the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Championship) (//we also sometimes get security warnings when we try to go to this website?//​) +        * [[https://​www.campellosurfclub.es/​en/​|Campello Surf Club]] 
-        * **Conditions** +        ​* [[http://​cnlavila.org|El Club Náutico de Villajoyosa]] (we believe that this club which has hosted previous Eurochallenge races will be managing the 2026 ICF Ocean Racing World Championship) (//we also sometimes get security warnings when we try to go to this website?//​) 
-          * [[https://​windy.app/​forecast2/​spot/​345837/​Alicante,​+Spain|Alicante Weather windy.app]] +        ​* [[https://​rcra.es/​|Real Club de Regatas de Alicante]] (the website does not mention much about surfskis as far as we can tell, but some of the competition listings and photos indicate there may be an active surfski community here) 
-          * …+        * [[http://​www.surfskischooljavea.es/​|Surfski School Javea]] Lessons, Rentals 
 +        * [[https://​www.tonisurfski.com/​|Toni Gil]] Lessons 
 +      ​* **Conditions** 
 +        * [[https://​windy.app/​forecast2/​spot/​345837/​Alicante,​+Spain|Alicante Weather windy.app]] 
 +        * …
       * …       * …
  
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-  * **Valencia City Local** +  ​* **Castellón (Northmost Province of Valencia Community)** 
-      * **Marina** +      * **Clubs/​Groups/​Lessons/​Resources** 
-        * [[https://​youtu.be/​7F4NV5k5h2k|downwind video out of marina]] +        * [[https://​surferscastellon.com/​|Surfers Castellón]] 
-        * **Faro de Valencia - Patacona Beach** ​ 6-7 km [[https://​youtu.be/​3YArNnHhc3M|video]] (extra distance paddling upwind at the beginning and end getting out of the marina then back in) +  * **Valencia (Middle Province of Valencia Community)** 
-        * **El Grao Viejo (Grau Vell) de Sagunto to Marina **25 km [[https://​youtu.be/​ZAvruJGa1O4|video]] +      ​* **Valencia City Local** 
-        * **Puebla de Farnals to Marina **  ~12 km  [[https://​youtu.be/​gVco7gkWQbA|video 2021]], [[https://​www.downwind.fun/​courses/​la-pobla-de-farnals-downwind|Downwindfun]] +        * **Marina** 
-          * **Reverse - Valencia to ****Puebla de Farnals ** [[https://​youtu.be/​e5djp8wyDlM|video 2022]] +          * [[https://​youtu.be/​7F4NV5k5h2k|downwind video out of marina]] 
-      * [[https://​windy.app/​forecast2/​spot/​42634/​Valencia,​+Spain|Valencia Weather windy.app]]+          * **Faro de Valencia - Patacona Beach** ​ 6-7 km [[https://​youtu.be/​3YArNnHhc3M|video]] (extra distance paddling upwind at the beginning and end getting out of the marina then back in) 
 +          * **El Grao Viejo (Grau Vell) de Sagunto to Marina **25 km [[https://​youtu.be/​ZAvruJGa1O4|video]] 
 +          * **Puebla de Farnals to Marina **  ~12 km  [[https://​youtu.be/​gVco7gkWQbA|video 2021]], [[https://​www.downwind.fun/​courses/​la-pobla-de-farnals-downwind|Downwindfun]] 
 +            * **Reverse - Valencia to ****Puebla de Farnals ** [[https://​youtu.be/​e5djp8wyDlM|video 2022]] 
 +        * **Conditions** 
 +          ​* [[https://​windy.app/​forecast2/​spot/​42634/​Valencia,​+Spain|Valencia Weather windy.app]] 
 +        * **Clubs/​Groups/​Lessons/​Resources** 
 +          * **​​​​​​** [[https://​www.oceanrepublik.com/​|​Ocean Republik]]
   * **Resources**   * **Resources**
-      * [[https://​www.tonisurfski.com/​|Surfski Tours/​Coaching]] Toni Gil (based close to Dénia)+      * 
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 ===== Tide Races ===== ===== Tide Races =====
  
-  * [[Tarifa Tide Races|]]+  * [[:​tarifa#​tidal_races|Tarifa Tide Races]]
   * …   * …
  
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 ===== Conditions ===== ===== Conditions =====
  
-  * [[Numeric Conversions|]] (mph, m/s, knots, degrees F, C)+  * [[:​conversions|Numeric Conversions]] (mph, m/s, knots, degrees F, C)
   * [[https://​windy.app/​spots/​Spain|Windy.app Spain]]   * [[https://​windy.app/​spots/​Spain|Windy.app Spain]]
   * [[https://​seatemperature.info/​spain-water-temperature.html|Spain Sea Water Temperature]]   * [[https://​seatemperature.info/​spain-water-temperature.html|Spain Sea Water Temperature]]
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 ===== Videos ===== ===== Videos =====
  
-  * [[Spain Videos|]]+  *  [[:​spain_videos|All ​Spain Videos]] 
 +      * [[:​canary_islands_videos|Canary Islands]] 
 +      * [[:​northern_spain_videos|Northern Spain Coastal Inlet Videos]] 
 +      * [[:​tarifa_videos|Tarifa]]
   * …   * …
  
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 ===== Lessons, Training ===== ===== Lessons, Training =====
  
-  * [[Training Camps|]]+  * [[:​training_camps#​spain|Training Camps]]
   * Contact the Clubs listed below and ask about lessons for guests, or if there are short term memberships that provide access to instruction,​ guides, or lessons   * Contact the Clubs listed below and ask about lessons for guests, or if there are short term memberships that provide access to instruction,​ guides, or lessons
   * Check the locations above on this page and note where there is a mention of lesson availabitlity   * Check the locations above on this page and note where there is a mention of lesson availabitlity
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 [[https://​rfep.es/​|Spanish Canoe Federation]] (RFEP - La Real Federación Española De Piragüismo) [[https://​rfep.es/​|Spanish Canoe Federation]] (RFEP - La Real Federación Española De Piragüismo)
 +
 +* The following list is just some examples. Above in the various provinces of Spain, there are additional clubs and resources listed.
  
   * [[https://​www.barcelonacaiac.com/​es/​|Barcelona CAIAC]] OC6, Surfski, Dragon Boat, Sea Kayak Lessons, Competition   * [[https://​www.barcelonacaiac.com/​es/​|Barcelona CAIAC]] OC6, Surfski, Dragon Boat, Sea Kayak Lessons, Competition
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-[[Races in Spain|]]+[[:​races:​races_spain|]]
  
 </​WRAP>​ </​WRAP>​
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   * [[https://​outriggerzone-europe.com/​|Ozone Europe]] Kai Wa'a   * [[https://​outriggerzone-europe.com/​|Ozone Europe]] Kai Wa'a
   * [[http://​www.thinkkayakeurope.com/​|Think Kayak Europe]]   * [[http://​www.thinkkayakeurope.com/​|Think Kayak Europe]]
-  * [[Used Equipment|]]+  * [[:​used_boats_equipment#​spain|Used Equipment]]
  
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 ===== Resources ===== ===== Resources =====
  
-[[General Rental Advice|]]+[[:rental|General Rental Advice]]
  
   * **Rentals**   * **Rentals**