Lipno Yacht Club (Lipno Reservoir)

Lipno Yacht Club on Lake Lipno (in Černá v Pošumaví) is a choppy inland wind spot with some small-wave texture. The launch is set up at the Yacht Club grounds, with a grassy setup area and a stone mole/jetty that make the first moments technical—especially when gusts build or turbulence forms near the structure. Wind is typically driven by frontal weather systems, with SW often acting as the key direction for riders at this launch area. Conditions can swing significantly depending on whether fronts have passed: some stretches can be calm for longer periods, while other sequences bring several very windy days. Gustiness is commonly reported, and the area behind the mole and around nearby trees can create wind shadows and turbulence at launch. Kitesurfing is a strong focus here, generally best for intermediate riders who can manage chop and a technical launch while keeping control in gusts. Local guidance emphasizes that, with southwest wind, riders may need to work upwind to pass the yacht club jetty safely. Windsurfing and wingfoiling are also established, supported by deep water that becomes available quickly after the shore. Seasonally, water temperatures range from cold (early season and autumn) to warm enough for lighter wetsuits in midsummer. Outside peak summer, a wetsuit is necessary; the spot is also described as transforming into a snowkiting venue in winter when the reservoir freezes solid, turning the lake surface into a flat arena suitable for snowkiting when conditions are right.