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: "Surfspot Lubmin"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Lubmin
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Lubmin
Baltic Sea flair at the Bodden. The fine sandy beach, the large standing area and small but fine waves in southwest to northeast wind make Lubmin a real alternative for wave beginners.
- 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 Dierhagen"
Surfspot Dierhagen
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18347 Dierhagen
Dierhagen is a first-class wave spot from west to northeast. Since there are no groynes here, even beginners can venture into the Baltic waves.
- Read more: "Kühlungsborn surf spot"
©© Touristik-Service-Kühlungsborn GmbH Kühlungsborn surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18225 Kühlungsborn
With strong winds from the west to the northeast, powerful waves challenge you to a trial of strength in Kühlungsborn. So that you don't get in the way of the numerous sun worshippers in summer, there is a special sports beach in front of the Anglersteig.
- Read more: "Surfspot Ahlbeck"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Ahlbeck
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17419 Ahlbeck
One of the most beautiful Baltic resorts on the Island of Usedom is Ahlbeck and a super spot for wave beginners. Up to 80 meters from the beach, the Baltic Sea is still shallow. Relaxed sideshore conditions are provided by wind from the northwest and east.
- Read more: "Surfspot Altefähr"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Altefähr
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18573 Altefähr
At the Strelasund you can surf with a southeast to west wind with a view of the skyline of the Hanseatic City of Stralsund and the impressive Rügen Bridge. On the lawn you have plenty of space to set up.
- Read more: "Surfspot Hiddensee"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Hiddensee
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18565 Insel Hiddensee
The car-free island of Hiddensee is an adventure playground for wave experts, especially with winds from the southwest to the north. In front of the natural beach, almost big waves start up for Baltic Sea conditions - in strong northwest winds, the green rollers build up to three meters.
- Read more: "Wohlenberger Wiek surf spot"
©© MV-T/Gohlke Wohlenberger Wiek surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 23948 Wohlenberg
The Wohlenberger Wiek is for the most part under nature protection. Nevertheless, you can really let off steam here with kites and sails. For this purpose, the municipality has set up a surfing zone from May 1 to September 15. The protected location makes the Wohlenberger Wiek a flawless shallow water playground with wind from west to northeast.
- Read more: "Surfspot Dranske"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Dranske
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Dranske
The main spot is located in the middle of the town on the Wieker Bodden - protected from the open Baltic Sea. You can set up and launch on a large meadow. In front of it, there is a large shallow water area with a 200-meter wide standing area. A little insider tip: With east and west winds, you can enjoy the jet effect.
- Read more: "Kitemafia hall"
Kitemafia hall
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Bodden, 18317 Saal
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