DSNM VOLOSKO WINDSURFING SECTION VOLOSKO, OPATIJA, CROATIA |
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(45 20' 53.68"N, 14 19' 13.92"E) At the red "X" mark is the point where Istrian penninsula meets mainland. There is a valley going from Slovenia towards to the Rijeka Bay, and of course, through the valley, there is thermal daily wind called tramontana, which usualy blows from 5 to 8 am, and reaches up to 5-6 bft. During high pressure weather conditions, you can count on it. During summer months there are cca 20-40 surfers every morning. This video shows one typical Volosko morning (Windows Media 9, 4MB, 2min) Due to (free) server limitation, please copy link above (right click, copy) and play it directly from Windows Media or other player by choosing "play URL" file option. DSNM Volosko - The Club hangar (garage) is located in Volosko, near Opatija. The Club is at sea level, there is some parking space as well as space to prepare rigs. Running water is available to wash equipment (and/or yourself) aftterwards, should the club members allow you to use it, which would probably be the case. The pub is just next door and one can refresh him(her)self after surfing. Newcomers should not forget the custom of arranging an club barbecue upon joining the club. |
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| Weather Conditions: In general, if there is a
high pressure over region, the tramontana
is pretty reliable. If there is a low pressure
coming from west, or the weather will change
afternoon, there will be no wind that morning. A hero can surf here all around year. More reasonable people tend to start sometimes during April and end in November. The fact you have to surf on northerly (cold) wind and during sunrise can make you pretty pesimistic when jumping in water, sometimes still in dark while cold wind is blowing. However, after couple of seconds, at cruising speed, (flat water), all the worries are gone and you can enjoy sunrise at sea. |
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PHOTO, VIDEO, EVENTS: News article: Windsurfer struck by lightning VIDEO 2004 Summer Morning and Afternoon (Windows Media 9, 4MB, 2min) Due to (free) server limitation, please copy link above (right click, copy) and play it directly from Windows Media or other player by choosing "play URL" file option. Regata 2004 Regata 2003 Preluk and Volosko |
Archives: 2004 Regata, Complete Results 2002 Regata, Complete Results 2001 Regata: Complete Results 2000 Regata, |
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Links:
Windsurfing Club Zagreb, check detailed study of tramontana wind in Preluk bay Webcam in Punat, Krk island, check for bura wind |
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Last Update: May 20, 2005