All Winds Adventures

Sign up for this event will be from 7 pm on Sunday, the 25th of October 2026 on our website (here).

Let’s head out for a relaxed Saturday morning on the water! We’ll be taking a Sailbox mOcean out on Lake Zug to enjoy the fresh mountain air, get some fresh-air downtime, and catch whatever breeze the morning gives us.

No previous sailing experience is necessary! Whether you are a seasoned sailor wanting to keep your hands on the tiller over winter or a beginner curious about life on the water, you are very welcome.

• If we get wind: We sail!
• If it’s flat calm: We’ll make the most of it—practising fine electric-motor docking manoeuvres, light-wind sail trim, seamanship knots, and enjoying a quiet lake away from the summer crowds.

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#### The Details:

• Where: Lake Zug (Easily accessible from Zürich and Luzern by public transport. Exact meeting point will be shared with confirmed attendees).
• Cost: We split the boat rental cost equally among participants. Expect around 35 to 45 CHF per person for 2 hours (slightly more if we’re a small group, less if we fill the boat).
• What to bring: Warm layers, a windproof jacket, sturdy shoes, and a thermos of your favourite hot drink!
• RSVP Urgency: I book the boat as soon as we have enough confirmed attendees. Please sign up as early as possible so I can lock in the mOcean reservation before someone else takes the slot!

If you have any questions, drop a message below. Looking forward to getting out on the water with you!

Kind regards,
Dave
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Important Housekeeping & Disclaimer:
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant. By RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times on this event and not to hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/Windsurfing and other Watersports or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

We also encourage participants to have cancellation insurance in case they can not attend events at the last minute due to illness, injury or any other reason. We cannot give refunds for cancellations within the last 30 days before the event starts.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.

An Online Workshop for Windsports Lovers
Registration for this event can be found on our website:
The link to the registration will be sent once your position is confirmed.

If you want to know exactly how to use weather apps for sailing effectively, this workshop is for you.
Ever heard someone at the marina or the beach exclaim, “The app was completely wrong today!”? Weather apps aren’t broken—they are powerful computational engines that are frequently misunderstood. In this interactive online session, we demystify how digital weather models process atmospheric data, why forecast screens seem to fail near coastlines and mountains, and how to combine traditional seamanship with screen data to make confident, safe calls on the water.
Whether you sail on Lake Zug, windsurf, or plan offshore charters, this workshop will give you a clear framework for reading weather data without getting overwhelmed by screens.

What We Will Cover
1. How We Used to Forecast (And Why It Still Matters)

• The fundamentals of synoptic meteorology: high/low-pressure systems, cold/warm fronts, and isobar gradients.
• Reading synoptic weather charts before screens existed—and why tracking barometric pressure trends onboard remains your ultimate real-time early warning system.

2. Inside the Digital Weather App

• What apps like Windy actually display vs. what people think they display.
• Understanding the difference between sustained ground wind (a 10-minute averaged mathematical vector 10m above water) and peak gusts (3-second localised spikes).
• The 3 Workflows: How my weather routing changes completely depending on where we are sailing:
• Lake Zug: Why global apps struggle with our local topography and how to read the Bise and Föhn.
• The Mediterranean: Tracking convective squalls, sea breezes, and reading the warning signs of a Bora or Jugo.
• The Atlantic: How we rely on synoptic fronts and larger weather systems.

3. Global vs. Regional Models (The Resolution Problem)

• Global Models (ECMWF, GFS): Broad grid squares that smooth out islands, headlands, and mountain passes.
• Regional High-Res Models (ICON-EU, AROME): Tight grids that capture coastal terrain compression and localised convective activity.
• How model divergence (when ECMWF and GFS disagree) highlights atmospheric instability.

4. Why “The App is Always Wrong” (And How to Fix Your Setup)

• Terrain Acceleration: How steep hills and narrows double the wind speed shown on a global grid model.
• The CAPE Factor: Why flat, quiet forecast screens can hide explosive thunderstorm potential. For a deep dive on coastal squalls, read our guide on Surviving the Dalmatian Nevera [link].
• Setting up custom screens in tools like Windy or MeteoSwiss to cross-reference multiple models simultaneously. Check out our breakdown on Weather Apps for Sailing [link] for background reading before the event.

Session Details

• Date & Time: November 10, 2026 | 19:30 – 21:00 CEST
• Format: Live Interactive Online Workshop (60 mins presentation + 30 mins open Q&A)
• Cost: FREE with account registration (or CHF 15 for non-registered guests)

Language: The event is run in English. However, if you are a native German speaker and worried about missing technical nuances, don’t be. I speak German and can easily translate basic concepts if necessary.

Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times at this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.

Registration for this event is on our website:

The link to attend will be sent with the confirmation email after sign-up.

Docking a sailboat is often treated like black magic—or worse, a nerve-wracking spectator sport for everyone sitting on the marina terrace. In reality, it’s simply parking. Just like parking a car, it doesn’t require fear, high-stakes tension, or shouting from the deck; it just takes a basic understanding of momentum, wind leverage, and a solid plan.
At All Winds Adventures, we believe that confidence in tight harbours begins long before you reach the pontoon. Real spatial awareness is built out on open water first—getting a feel for how a boat glides, turns, and reacts to wind at low speeds without the threat of concrete walls. Once you understand those dynamics out on the water, bringing a boat alongside in a harbour becomes a calm, predictable process.
In this online workshop, we strip away the drama and break down low-speed boat handling through plain physics, practical logic, and relaxed seamanship.

What We Will Cover

• The “Parking” Mindset: Why docking isn’t black magic, and how building momentum awareness on open water makes tight marina berthing straightforward. (Read our background piece on Why Boat Control Starts at Sea for the core philosophy).
• Vector Physics Made Simple: How prop walk, prop wash, windage, and pivot points interact when speed drops to zero—and how to make them work for you instead of fighting them.
• Using the Elements as Helpers: Turning wind and current into natural brakes to hold the boat in place rather than treats to be feared.
• The Escape Route Principle: How to approach every berth with a built-in abort plan so panic never enters the equation.
• The Midship Cleat Magic: Why a single short midship spring line solves 90% of short-handed or tricky mooring situations.

Session Details

• Date & Time: December 3, 2026 | 19:30 – 21:00 CEST
• Format: Live Interactive Online Workshop (60 mins presentation + 30 mins open Q&A)
• Cost: FREE for All Winds members / CHF 15 for guests

Language: The event is run in English. However, if you are a native German speaker and worried about missing technical nuances, don’t be. I speak German and can easily translate basic concepts if necessary.

Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times at this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.

Sign-up for this event will be open on our website from Sunday, 30th August at 19:00.

Registration Link is HERE

Join our WhatsApp Group here.

Wrap up warm and join the All Winds Adventures community for our final on-water meetup of the year! Winter on Lake Zug offers a totally different atmosphere—quiet waters, crisp air, and the perfect excuse to warm up with hot drinks afterwards.

This event is split into two parts: a relaxed, low-pressure morning sail on a Sailbox mOcean, followed by a casual pre-Christmas social ashore. You can join us for the whole adventure, or just skip the cold and meet us straight for the Glühwein!

Part 1: The Winter Sail (11:30 – 13:30) We’ll take the mOcean out for a shared-cost, Saturday morning sail. Whether we get a brilliant winter breeze or a glassy, atmospheric fog, it’s a great excuse to get out on the water one last time before the holidays.

• Experience needed: None! Whether you are an experienced skipper or just love being on the water, you are welcome to take the helm or just sit back and enjoy the ride.
• Gear: Dress in warm, windproof winter layers (gloves and a hat are highly recommended!).

Part 2: The Pre-Christmas Social (13:30 onwards). After tying up the boat, we’ll head straight to the Badi Bar (or one of the local Christmas Markets) to thaw out. We’ll sip Glühwein or hot chocolate, swap sailing stories, laugh about the season gone by, and start scheming our adventures for 2027—including our upcoming trips to Croatia and Brittany.

### How to Join (Ticket Options):

Because boat space is limited, please select the ticket that fits your plan when you RSVP below:


• Join us on the boat and for drinks afterwards.
• Cost: Approx. CHF 35-45 CHF (We operate the sail as a shared-cost outing to cover the Sailbox rental, split via TWINT on the day).


• Don’t fancy freezing on the lake? No problem! RSVP for this free ticket so we know you are coming, and meet us at [Location/Harbour/Bar] at 13:30 for hot drinks and good company. Pay for your own drinks at the bar.

Insurance is the responsibility of the participant; by RSVPing “yes”, you agree to act responsibly at all times at this event and not to hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.

Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.