The dory is a small, shallow-draft boat, about 5 to 7 metres or 16 to 23 feet long. It is usually a lightweight boat with high sides, a flat bottom and sharp bows. They are easy to build because of their simple lines.
Switzerland weather essentials. Switzerland definitely experiences seasons -- winter can bring a fair amount of snow while summer can be sunny and sultry but the weather is rarely extreme. Temperaures in summer can climb to the 30sÂ°C (90sÂ°F) or even mid 30sÂ°C (mid 90sÂ°F).
Weather in winter in Switzerland is usually sunny in the Mountains and cold/dry in the low-lying areas (note that low-lying in Switzerland is still a fair 400 m/1300 ft above sea level) The Swiss Economy is strong-ish, and is faring better than some other Western economies in the current Financial Crisis.