Surfing behind the motorboat on the Rhine

BaselOperated by RhyfoilWeather

You are pulled across the Rhine on your surfboard by a motorboat. You hold on to the towline but are not connected to the board with your feet.

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Highlights
  • Let the boat pull you on a towline
  • Enjoy surfing across the Rhine behind the motorboat
  • Use surfing to try out turns
Description

On a boat trip, several people come along to experience a surfing session one after the other. A session lasts about 15 minutes. At least two sessions must be booked for the boat to start. Please allow a total of 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

You stand on your surfboard, but your feet are not connected to the board. You will be pulled by a motorboat via a towline, which you will hold on to.

Swiss Activities Tip

The Marina Basel restaurant is located near the Regioport marina. It is located directly on the banks of the Rhine and offers a beautiful view of the river and the harbor. The restaurant is known for its international cuisine and welcoming atmosphere. It's a nice place to relax and have a bite to eat after your surfing experience.

Inclusions
  • 15 minutes of surfing per person

  • Certified instructor

  • Surfboard (Indio Endurance Racer 6'8), life jacket and helmet

  • Mobile phone video

  • Wetsuit (sizes S–XL, CHF 10, please book in advance)

  • Drone video (CHF 50 per person)

  • Session extension (CHF 20 per 5 minutes)

Meeting point

Westquaistrasse 39, 4057 Basel (Jachthafen Regioport beim grünen Brasilea Gebäude)

Brasilea Stiftung, Westquaistrasse, Basel, Switzerland

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Important information
  • Meeting point: Regioport marina, jetty 1 (below the party boat Nordstern), Westquaistrasse 31, 4057 Basel
  • You must be able to swim
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult
  • Runs with at least 2 sessions booked per outing

Provider

Operated by

Rhyfoil

Verified provider

Alpi

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