Luisa and Patrick are standing on the shore of the Regenbogen Ferienanlage Suhrendorf campsite, a popular destination for windsurfers and kitesurfers. The kite instructor holds up an anemometer. „Not even twelve knots“, he comments. „Not an easy wind speed for a beginner, because it's difficult to keep the kite in the air with so little wind.“ For his explanation, Patrick has slipped the anemometer into his trouser pocket – he is deaf and needs both hands to communicate with Luisa in sign language.
What can come of a chance encounter?
Germany's first certified kitesurfing school for the deaf!
The two became friends in Sri Lanka. It turned out that Marie, the native language interpreter, never really had much work in the summer. "Why don't you come to Ummanz for a summer and help out at the surf school?" Pia suggested. That happened in the summer of 2017, and by the time the summer on Ummanz was over, the two friends had combined their respective professional skills into a joint project - a kit school for the walking-less. Pia, who had a Master's degree in International Management with a focus on start-ups, even completed a native language course. Now I can communicate quite well with deaf people, but of course not as well as Marie. She has really studied it.“
Five-day kite course for walkers
Wind fairs, lines and pizza
The beginner's course consists of ten hours spread over five days, from Monday to Friday. The program includes practical sessions on the Bodden, theory lessons and many moments of relaxation. The latter also take place in the form of a fresh pizza evening at the „tiki bar“ of the nearby surf hostel, where pastrami pizza is served with beer and summer soda, accompanied by wildly mixed music from the band.
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- Read more: "Campsite "Bolter Ufer" C15"
©© Rene Legrand Campsite "Bolter Ufer" C15
- Am Müritzufer, 17248 Boeker Mühle
Welcome to the campsite "Bolter Ufer" C 15, in the state-recognized resort of Rechlin OT Boeker Mühle. The campsite with a catamaran and surfing mill is located directly on the south-eastern bank of the Müritz, in the middle of a mixed forest.
- Read more: "Surfspot Lütow"
©© TMV/Gohlke Surfspot Lütow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17440 Lütow
The small amount of space makes Lütow a pure windsurfing spot. The spot works especially well with wind from south to northwest directions.
- Read more: "Surfspot Wiek"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Wiek
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Wiek
The wind mecca of Germany is located high in the north of the Island of Rügen and spoils with an incredible standing area that reaches out 450 meters. The spot is recommended for southwest to north winds. You can take courses and rent equipment at the wind and kitesurfing schools. Because of the sheltered location on the Wieker Bodden, the water is as smooth as iron.
- Read more: "Tremt surf spot"
Tremt surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18519 Tremt
On east wind days Tremt is a popular shallow water spot on the Greifswalder Bodden. The entry area is a bit narrow, but you can do it on the water and on land really wide. A fat nozzle provides extra power in kites and sails.
- Read more: "Surfspot Thiessow (main spot)"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Thiessow (main spot)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18586 Thiessow
You can park and stay overnight directly at the spot for a small fee with your van, camper or other vehicle. You can set up your equipment on the beach or on a small meadow. Best wind direction for wave fans is southwest. Then moderately high waves run into the small bay.
- Read more: "Surfspot Ückeritz"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Ückeritz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17459 Ückeritz
Shallow water lovers will find dreamlike conditions in Ückeritz because of its sheltered location. With a 250-meter wide standing area, the spot is also perfect for beginners. You can rent equipment at the water sports school - and take a warm shower. South to northwest works best, then the wind has a free course.
- Read more: "Surfspot Kreptitz"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Kreptitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Dranske
Windsurfers are among themselves here. Kiting is prohibited. On the offshore sandbanks the waves break very cleanly and on strong wind days easily three meters high. You will have the most fun with sideshore from west-southwest. The standing area is narrow. Rocks lurk everywhere under the water surface. Therefore: experts only!
- Read more: "Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)"
Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17373 Ueckermünde
This shallow water spot with the broad standing area is still a real sleeper. Optimal conditions dominate in northwest and southeast wind. Surfing is forbidden from May 15 to September 15. Then you can fall back on Bellin, which is only five kilometres away.
- Read more: "Surfspot Waren (Müritz)"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Waren (Müritz)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17192 Waren (Müritz)
Windsurfers in the small town of Waren (Müritz) will be happy about a good inland area with northeast to south winds and a camping site directly at the spot. The local surf school will provide you with equipment. Kiting is prohibited here.
- Read more: "Surfspot Peenemünde"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Peenemünde
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17449 Peenemünde
Locals on Usedom especially appreciate Peenemünde, especially with winds from the north to southeast. Unlike most Baltic Sea spots on the island, you only have to share the beach with a few bathers. The standing area is 120 meters wide, making it perfect for anyone venturing into the waves for the first time.
