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: "Oceanblue Watersports"
©© Oceanblue Watersports Oceanblue Watersports
- Am Parkplatz, 18230 Rerik
Our greatest reward is your joy! Fast learning success on the kite, through individual support.
- 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 Zierow"
©© MV-T/Gohlke 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: "Kitesurfing track Boek"
©© surflocal.de Kitesurfing track Boek
- Freely accessible at any time
- Gertrud-von-le-Fort-Allee, 17248 Boek
This is the top spot on the Müritz - and also the only one where you can kite on the water. The small but fine sandy beach slopes so gently that the water is shallow for 500 meters. You will have the most fun from southwest to north. If the water is calm, you can pass the time with beach volleyball or rent a SUP from the windsurfing school.
- Read more: "Schaabe surf spot (Juliusruh)"
©© surflocal.de Schaabe surf spot (Juliusruh)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Juliusruh
After you have worked your way through the typical Baltic Sea shorebreak in Juliusruh, beautiful waves will put a big smile on your face. With sideshore from the northeast and southeast, you surf parallel to the kilometer-long sandy beach.
- Read more: "Surfspot Ludwigsburg"
Surfspot Ludwigsburg
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Ludwigsburg
In southern and south-westerly winds Ludwigsburg is first choice in the direct vicinity of Greifswald - and also the only one. For the slightly gusty wind the spot reimburses with a large Shallow area and plenty of space to build up.
- Read more: "Surfspot Karlshagen"
Surfspot Karlshagen
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17449 Karlshagen
With crisp winds from the north to southeast, Karlshagen provides an endorphin flood for wave fans. However, since the fine sandy beach and clear Baltic water also make bathers happy, you'll have to pay attention to the swimming area during the high season.
- Read more: "Surfspot Kägsdorf"
©© MV-T, Danny Gohlke Surfspot Kägsdorf
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18230 Kägsdorf
In Kägsdorf you surf best with southwest. Then the wind blows sideshore and brings a decent wave with wind forces around 5 Beaufort. Since it is quite chaotic near the shore, the spot is only partly suitable for beginners. You can park your surfmobile on the large parking lot right behind the dune.
- 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: "Kitemafia hall"
©© Kitemafia Saal Kitemafia hall
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Bodden, 18317 Saal
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