I have a two seater inflatable kayak. Can I use this on Lake Zug or Lake Zurich? Are these out of place, meaning to Swiss using hard bodies kayaks? Do I need a license for the kayak, a license to operate it, and insurance?

Any specific rules? Surely a life jacket.... any safety kits?

Thanks in advance, for any help

I don't know the answer, but I'm posting here to subscribe in case somebody does. I've had my eye on the Sevylor Colorado for a while.

I did a bit of searching on the topic back in Spring and, while I didn't find anything official, I got the impression that there's no problem using it on Lake Geneva.

I won't pretend I am a complete expert, but have used a similar kayak with no special licence etc . I am a rower and generally one is required by law to wear a life vest when more than 150m from the shore. I would say, particularly in winter safety should always be top of mind and a life vest makes sense even when an expert.

Also in summer look out for swimmers, they often have some hardy types who swim all year round and have had some close shaves when rowing , swimmers are not always easily seen, so look out when kayaking too.

Have fun

Thanks, I am looking at a few entry level models. Something I can throw over my shoulder, race down the hill in Zug on my mountain bike, chain it to a poll, and head out for a good morning of cross training.