Windsurfing & Kiting
Since the early 1970s, Engadin surfers have been aware that the now legendary Maloja wind always springs up with the precision of a Swiss watch when the effects of its last arrival are slowly subsiding. It is thus recommended that beginners make their first surfing attempts in the gentle morning breeze.
The Silvaplana lake is the national mecca for wind and kite surfers. And rightly so: the reliable Maloja wind means that surfing conditions in the Upper Engadin are almost always ideal. A fact that world-record champion and surfing legend Björn Dunkerbeck noted and which led him to make his home in Silvaplana. In addition to the wind, the exceptional Engadin natural world and facilities speak in favour of Silvaplana as a surf spot: a camp site, kiting school, Mulets Sport Centre and a windsurfing centre are all nearby.
A variety of events take place every summer at the Silvaplana surf centre. Those preferring a more leisurely atmosphere head for "The Beach" in Sils on the other side of the lake, also the scene of hot beach parties every summer. Those seeking seclusion will find it on the extensive but gusty Silser lake and for an even more exclusive ambiance, there’s always champagne surfing on the St. Moritz lake.
Further Links:
www.engadinwind.ch
stmoritz