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"
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: "Boat rental at Polly Ferienhof Strasen"
Boat rental at Polly Ferienhof Strasen
- Pelzkuhler Str., 17255 Strasen
On a quiet side arm of the Großer Pälitzsee in the Polly Ferienhof you can rent out Single kayak, double kayak with steering system, canoe (3 persons or 2 adults and max. 2 children), SUP (fixed boards), fishing boat (as rowing boat or with 5 HP motor, max. 4 persons)
- Read more: "Water sports center Zingst"
Water sports center Zingst
- Müggenburger Weg, 18374 Ostseeheilbad Zingst
We are a team of individual surfers who have made their lifestyle their profession. We show you our passion kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing and sailing and infect you with the surf virus - since 1999.
- 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 Zierow"
Surfspot Zierow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 23968 Zierow
Just a few kilometers west of Wismar, you'll find a shallow water spot for northwest to northeast winds in Zierow. And there is even a camping site here. Please pay attention to the designated surf zone.
- Read more: "Surfspot Suhrendorf"
Surfspot Suhrendorf
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18569 Suhrendorf
Hang loose awaits you in Suhrendorf. With a kite and windsurf school, stores and camping site, everything is there. There's even a casual surf hostel right behind the beach. And the beach bar with a view of the sunset over the island of Hiddensee puts the icing on the cake. With southwest to north winds, you get your money's worth here.
- Read more: "Surfspot Heiligendamm"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Heiligendamm
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18209 Heiligendamm
White villas and blue sea - in Germany's oldest Baltic resort you can surf against an intoxicating backdrop. You can enjoy the view in a particularly relaxed way with sideshore winds from the west and east-northeast.
- Read more: "Port of Dabitz"
©© Hafen Dabitz Port of Dabitz
- Hafen, 18314 Kenz-Küstrow
The very special Dabitz harbor. Lots of live music, surf and SUP school, delicious food and boat watching. Caravan site, tent site, moorings, access to the slipway
- Read more: "ProBoarding Kitesurfing School Rügen"
©© ProBoarding ProBoarding Kitesurfing School Rügen
- Dörpstrat, 18586 Klein Zicker
ProBoarding is a water sports school on Rügen with kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP and WingFoil courses. Small groups, the latest equipment and personal support guarantee great learning success on the Greifswalder Bodden.
- Read more: "Oceanblue Watersports"
Oceanblue Watersports
- Am Parkplatz, 18230 Rerik
Our greatest reward is your joy! Fast learning success on the kite, through individual support.
