The Very Flat Race is postponed / Report de la Very Flat Race : November 1st, 1er novembre 2020

Nous avons essayé jusqu’à la dernière minute de garder la date du 7 juin pour la Very Flat Race sur le lac d’Aiguebelette. Malheureusement les plages vont rester fermées jusqu’au 13 juin… et nous n’avons pas pu trouver d’autre solution pour l’accès l’eau.

La Very Flat Race est donc reportée au dimanche 1er Novembre, dernier jour des vacances scolaires de Toussaint.

We tried until the last minute to keep the date of June 7 for the Very Flat Race on Lake Aiguebelette. Unfortunately the beaches will remain closed until June 13 … and we could not find any other solution for access to the water… So the Very Flat Race will take place on November 1st.

Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières and Lake Bourget Postponed / report étape du Canal de Savières et du lac du Bourget.

Canal de Savières Paddle course de l'Alpine Lakes Tour 2020

En raison de l’épidémie de coronavirus, nous avons décidé de reporter l’étape de l’Alpine Lakes Tour du canal de Savières à cet été. La date de report n’est pas encore fixée, elle le sera dès que possible.

MAJ 13/04/2020 : Après consultation et échanges, nous avons fixé la date du report au week-end du 1er et 2 août. Nous avons fait une demande à la préfecture, nous attendons la réponse.

Les personnes inscrites pour la course pourront soit reporter leur inscription sur la nouvelle date ou sur une autre étape de l’Alpine Lakes Tour (sans limite de durée) ou encore être remboursées.

Tanja Ecker on the Canal de Savières

Due to the coronavirus epidemic, we decided to postpone the Alpine Lakes Tour stage of the Canal de Savières until this summer. The postponement date is not yet fixed, it will be as soon as possible.

People registered for the race can either postpone their registration on the new date or on another stage of the Alpine Lakes Tour (without time limit) or be reimbursed.

After consultation and discussion, we have set the date for the postponement to the weekend of August 1 and 2. We have made a request to the prefecture, we are now waiting for an answer.

Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières et lac du Bourget

Alpine Lakes Tour Savières

La prochaine étape de l’Alpine Lakes Tour aura lieu les 18 et 19 avril sur le canal de Savières et sur le lac du Bourget. Les inscriptions sont ouvertes !

–> Pour vous inscrire à l’Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières et la du Bourget

The next Alpine Lakes Tour stage will take place on April 18-19th, 2020 on the Canal de Savières and Lake Bourget. Registration opening tonight at 7 pm (GMT +2)

–> Register for the second Alpine Lakes Tour 2020 stage

 

GlaGla Race 2020 : videos, photos & results

The GlaGla Race 2020 is over ! Congratulations Sonni Hönscheid, Titouan Puyo and every single one of the record 637 paddlers who completed a memorable bucket list race around Lake Annecy here in the freezing cold but very sunny French Alps.

Full GlaGla Race 2020 results here

Official GlaGla Race 2020 video

Photos

The GlaGla Race by Blue1310 – communication agency Annecy

Fiona Wylde is ready for the GlaGla Race

Fiona Wylde GlaGla RaceFiona Wylde arrived in France one week before the GlaGla Race and was on the lake last sunday for a training session with Alain Teurquetil and Annecy Stand Up Paddle Club.

We asked her a few questions while she was on her way to go skiing in Chamonix !

Question 1 : A SUP race in the middle of winter in the Alps… on lake, what a strange idea don’t you think?

When I told my friends and family that I was coming to France for a race in the mountains in January, I got some pretty strange looks. Sure, it’s a different type of race and a bit unusual, but those are the best experiences!! I’m really excited to race, whatever the weather may be!

Question 2 : You arrived a week ago and came to a training session last sunday in Talloires. What was your first impression of the place, the lake ?

It’s been really nice to arrive early. I got here a week and a half before the race so I can enjoy the mountains skiing and get a few good paddles in before the race. Paddling with the Sunday crew was spectacular!! The local group here in Annecy is really strong and very passionate! It was fun to get on the water with everybody, especially with Alain leading us in Interval Training! 😜

Question 3 : Are you ready 😉 ?

3) I’m really looking forward to it!

Thanks Fiona enjoy you stay in Annecy and good luck for the races !

 

Ty Judson arrived in France one week before the GlaGla Race

Ty Judson will be at the GlaGla Race

Hi Ty! We are super excited to welcome you at the GlaGla Race! What does it represent for a waterman such as yourself who is used to warm conditions, waves and saltwater, to race in the Alps in the middle of winter?

I find that racing in potentially sub zero temperatures is a novelty, but with the higher level of athletes attending it turns into a challenge. Having the likes of Titouan Puyo, Ludovic Teulade and Martin Vitry you always know that when you get on the start line it’s going to be as competitive of a race as any.

Ty Judson NSP team

There are more and more NSP riders attending the GlaGla Race, can you tell us more about the team?

The NSP team is a very tight knit family that I’ve grown to know and love. No matter where we are in the world, we always find the time to come together, have some fun and put on a show. I feel honoured to have been adopted into this amazing team. Having someone like Titouan Puyo to help guide the way as a mentor, fellow competitor, brother and friend has been something of an invaluable experience to me. I can’t wait to see what 2020 brings for me and the team.

Ty judson waves

What board are you intending to use for the GlaGla Race?

For the GlaGla Race 2020, I’ll be using the NSP Carolina. It definitely gives me the advantage for any condition Annecy has to throw at me.

You’re coming for the GlaGla Race, but the ski resorts aren’t that far away, are you planning on skiing during your stay?

That’s about all I’ll be doing during my stay here in France. I’ll be with the NSP Team (my second family) in Valmorel snowboarding, cross country skiing, mountaineering etc. – most of which are brand new to me, which I’m super excited to experience!

A paddler from South Korea at the GlaGla Race !

Ray from KoreaYu-hwan Ray In is the first Korean to participate in the GlaGla Race. We asked him a few questions…

Hello Ray ! You are the first Korean participating in the GlaGla Race ! Could tell us who you are, how long have you been practicing stand up paddling, where do you usually paddle ? I am a SUP enthusiast. I have been practicing paddling since 2016. I paddle in Han river in Seoul normally and east coast of Korea. Normally I go paddling early in the morning before my work. In 2019, I joined Asian SUP Tour held in South Korea and HK. Second question : Are you coming to France especially for the GlaGla Race ? Why did you choose to register ? What are you expecting ? GlaGla Race is the only reason for me to go to France. I expect to see lots of paddlers who don’t really care about cold. I would like to feel the atmosphere there and love to see the beautiful scenery of the Alps. Just enjoying~~, that’s the lifestyle I would like to have in my mid 40s. Ray from South Korea

More about the GlaGla Race

Alpine Lakes Tour 2020! Save the dates! everything is changing (almost)

Alpine Lakes Tour 2020

Happy new year ! We prepared a brand new Alpine Lakes Tour with a new race and many changes in the racing program !

In 15 days we start with the famous GlaGla Race ! Registration is still open but don’t be too late, prices are going up for late comers next monday !

Alpine Lakes Tour 2020 schedule

  • January 17-19th : The GlaGla Race, Talloires Lake Annecy
  • April 18-19th : Alpine Lakes Tour Canal de Savières et lac du Bourget
  • May 29-31st : Leman Crossing : 82 km across Lake Geneva on 4 person racing SUPs !
  • June 7th : Very Flat Race (Lake Aiguebelette)
  • July 16th : Summer kids paddle battle Evian
  • September 19-20th : Alpine Paradise Race – Aosta Valley (Lake Place de Moulin
  • October 10-11th : Inland waters french SUP race championships

 

Retour sur l’Alpine Lakes Tour 2019 avant l’annonce du programme complet pour 2020 !

Coupe de France lac d'annecy SUP Race 14'

Fin de la 7eme saison de l’Alpine Lakes Tour ! De la GlaGla Race en janvier, aux sommets enneigés italiens en passant par la 1ère course 100% Kids à Evian et les championnats du monde de Dragon à Talloires, une très belle année pour les passionnés de stand up paddle sur les lacs alpins ! on vous attend nombreux en 2020 ! La GlaGla Race est dans 17 jours !!!

La Playlist des vidéos des étapes 2019 de l’Alpine Lakes Tour

 

GlaGla Race 2020 : Quoi de neuf?

banderole glagla race 2020

Plus que 6 semaines avant la GlaGla Race une des plus grosses courses de stand up paddle au monde ! C’est le moment de vous inscrire si c’est pas encore fait ! Zoom sur les nouveautés 2020 de la GlaGla Race et autant de bonnes raisons de venir !

Inscription directe via le module inscription GlaGla Race de Weezevent

Le Grand bornand partenaire de la GlaGla Race

Remise de 30 à 35% sur les forfaits de ski au Grand-Bornand (à 30 km de Talloires)

Vous venez à Talloires en plein hiver pour la GlaGla Race, profitez-en pour enrichir votre expérience avec un séjour ski de 3 jours à une semaine au Grand-Bornand, station de ski et village de montagne à 30 km de Talloires.

Le Grand-Bornand offre à tous les inscrits à la GlaGla Race 2020 une remise de 35% sur les forfaits de ski pour les personnes réservant un séjour de 2 nuits minimum au Grand-Bornand.

Pour plus d’information et pour réserver votre séjour, vous pouvez appeler Perrine à l’Office de Tourisme ou lui envoyer un message  ( tel :  (04 50 02 78 06 – e-mail : reservation@legrandbornand.com ou via le site web du Grand-Bornand ).

Le Grand-Bornand propose également une offre spéciale pour tous les participants, sur présentation de leur billet GlaGla Race : 25€ le forfait journée au lieu de 36€, soit 30% de remise.

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