Torbole, Riva, Malcesine and Arco, as well, are host of several and very important sailing regattas and national and Europeans championships. The spot has been recognized as the perfect practice area for many famous Italian Olympic sailors. The northern part of the lake is reserved to sailors as ”open water zone”.
Over the Lake blow four important winds. From the north blows ”Pelèr”, strong wind, especially during summer months, can reach the speed of 11-15 m/s. It lasts 12 hours and starts at the evening. From the south blows ”Ora”, which creates excellent conditions for sailing. Ora lasts longer than Pelèr but it is less strong. From the south, as well, blows ”Vinesa”, a strong wind with direction fron the Adriatic Sea.
From Ballino mountain, northern of the Lake, comes ”Balì” a winter period wind, stronger than Pelèr. From the west blows Ponale, mainly nighttime. When joins Pelèr can be very dangerous.
Kailua Kona is located in the North Kona District, Hawaii. It is a lively seaside town with sunny tropical weather all year long and lies at the bottom of the Hualalai Volcano.
Manly is a suburb of northern Sydney. Historic landmarks, sandy beaches, hidden coves and impressive National Parks are certainly part of the charm of this destination. Sailing is one of many activities that visitors can choose from.
Located in northern Italy, Como Lake is a very popular destination for its natural landscape of awesome beauty and the gorgeous Italian villas. Como Lake is fed by rivers, which rise in the Alps and flow through the lake. The clear water, the particular morphology of the lake and the winds that blow through the lake, make Como Lake a great destination for sailing experience.
Balmoral is an urban locality in the suburb of Mosman, at about 8 km/5 mi in the north-east of Sydney's CBD. Balmoral Beach lies on the northern side of Sydney Harbor and provides with a number of local facilities, restaurants and cafes. It also offers a plethora of activities, such as surfing, sailing, diving and snorkeling.
Lagos is a municipality in the western Algarve, Portugal. It's in the Barlavento region, at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic ocean.
Langebaan Lagoon is situated at 120 km/74 mi north of Cape Town and stretches at 20 km/12 mi in length and 4 km/2.5 mi wide. Unlike other lagoons, Langebaan is pure salty water. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters are just breathtaking whether it is sunny or cloudy.
Lake Garda and its environs, due to the particular geographical formation and the extensive number of natural cavities, located by the lake, offer several underground routes options, waiting to be discovered. In this area, the challenges you may have to seize, depend on the cave you may choose to explore.
In Trentino-Alto Adige, in the north part of Italy, skiing is the main leisure activity for both locals and visitors.
Sharpen your blades and boards for the Battle ROJal 2017 and the 2nd QParks Tour Stop of the 2016/17 season, on the 7th of January, 2017. The Qparks is supporting the most talented of the young riders out there for seven years now and the “Battle ROjal” in Schöneben at Reschenpass, Italy has been a part of the Tour for the last six years.
It’s time for the 3rd Qparks Tour Stop, this time at the Snowpark Schöneben, around Reschenpass region in Italy. The Tour Stop is scheduled for the 16th of January 2016 and as previous events of the Tour it enjoys the sponsorship of major brands, like Anon, Neff, Amplifi and Qparks.
Already since the '70s, Cortina d' Ampezzo was considered to be the most important flying area in Italy and Europe as well. The Italian Free Flight Federation was also founded here in 1976 when many clubs have started to operate many free flights at the same period.
Cortina d' Ampezzo has been since the 70' the most important flying area in Italy and Europe as well. The Free Flight Italian Federation has been founded on the spot in 1976, while many free flight clubs have started to operate in the same year.
Monte Baldo mountain chain and its surrounding area, in Lake Garda, is the perfect open playground for winter mountain sports fans. From December until March, Monte Baldo offers to ski fans an amazing skiing season. The eastern slopes of the Mountain are more friendly for ski activities due to the surface conditions - it is less rocky. The most famous slope in the zone is the Prà Alpesina, a black marked run and fixed training point for many national championships as well as regional and national ski events.
Snowshoeing has become very popular in all winter resorts over the last years. Touring to the slopes and hiking up the hills on these ‘rackets’ gives you the opportunity to admire pure nature in remote locations, accessible only to mountaineers. Reaching heights up to the hills with breathtaking panoramas is the best reward for your efforts.
