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1:1 Paddle Immersion Sessions

Awakens vitality through  a deep and enthralling immersion in nature. What began as an endeavour to keep up my surf paddle fitness has developed into a life affirming therapeutic and much loved encounter with nature. I have been paddling at Greifensee (and on occaision other lakes in Switzerland) for almost 6 years. Spring Summer Autumn and Winter I am often  to be found, come rain, snow  or shine  once or twice week my surfboard on Greifensee. Nature Awe Sessions are have grown out of my own fascination and love of water and being in nature.

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Nature Awe Sessions are

• For the nature and adventure hungry, for water lovers

• For the curious who have never been on a surf board but are drawn to getting out onto the water and having some fun.

• For landlocked surfers who miss moving in an on natural bodies of water, who wish to work on their paddle technique and training and pop-ups in preparation for «the Big Blue» the ocean.

 

Why have you called it Awe Sessions?

When on a surfboard in the lake one is essentially in the lap of nature. It is at times deeply moving to be in and on water & simultaneously witness the majesty of nature, the surrounding landscape and backdrop of the mountains beyond. At such times one truly feels a part of it all and I have occasionally been moved to tears. I have called them Awe sessions because of this experience of awe that can occur. The play of light on the water, the movement of the water, the birds and insects, jumping fish. The snow covered mountains seem like  formidable giants in winter are like slumbering friends in the summer or  completely disappear when heavy cloud cover descends or the air is so warm and hazy in the summer so as to reduce visability.

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Is it cold?

Sometimes – but with a good neoprene, gloves and boots the temperature is never a problem. When the water temperature dips below 10 degrees the sessions on the water are necessarily shorter (the body must work much much harder to keep warm)  but deeply invigorating. For health and safety reasons I cannot take clients out onto the lake in water colder than 5 degrees.

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Is it enjoyable?

Without a doubt. The Scots have a phrase "pure dead magic" which essentially means absolutely fantastic!

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Do I have to have my own surf board?

No I can provide you with a solid Softboard

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But can you surf at the lake?

Not really but it is excellent preparation for «the real thing». Paddle fitness, feeling for moving on and in the water increases, popups and general surf movements ` and connection to water. Risk of great enjoyment.