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 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: "Surfspot Timmendorf"
Surfspot Timmendorf
- Freely accessible at any time
- 23999 Timmendorf
The entry area is located on the sandy beach in front of the water sports station. The spot has a 250-meter standing area and is therefore ideal for surfing beginners. You will enjoy the best conditions when the wind blows from southwest to northeast.
- Read more: "Wohlenberger Wiek surf spot"
©© TMV/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: "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: "Surfcenter Wustrow"
Surfcenter Wustrow
- Freely accessible at any time
- Fischländer Weg 1, 18347 Wustrow
Surfcenter Wustrow
- Read more: "Surfspot Kägsdorf"
©© TMV, 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: "Beach Sommersdorf"
©© Groh Beach Sommersdorf
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17111 Sommersdorf
On the western shore of Lake Kummerow, a wide sandy beach, several swimming bays and usually a light breeze await you. From here you can enjoy breathtaking sunsets.
- 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 Baabe"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Baabe
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18586 Baabe
Baabe is a top location with easterly wind directions. The waves break cleanly on the sandbank and run onto the beach with a moderate shorebreak. In high season, you are not allowed to go on the water in the bathing zone marked with buoys.
- 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.
