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 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: "Surfspot Ahrenshoop"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Ahrenshoop
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18347 Ahrenshoop
Painters, sculptors and potters love Ahrenshoop - as well as wave artists. Southwest to north winds are particularly inspiring. You can live out your creativity on two sections of the beach: At the Hohe Ufer or further north at Aufgang 3.
- Read more: "DeafVentures"
©© Marie Kohlen DeafVentures
- Suhrendorf, 18569 Ummanz
DeafVentures offers you kitesurfing courses that are adapted to your needs. The team includes two deaf kitesurfing instructors, a sign language interpreter and a hearing kitesurfing instructor who also diligently learns DGS!
- 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 Born"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Born
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18375 Born a. Darß
Born is a classic Bodden spot with few waves and a lot of standing area. Best freeride action is provided by the southwest - then you can surf along the reed-covered Bodden coast without stress. But also with all other wind directions from southeast to west there is a lot going on here. But please respect the boundaries of the national park.
- 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: "Surfspot Altefähr"
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 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.
- 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: "Zingst surf spot"
©© surflocal.de Zingst surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- Strandübergang, 18374 Zingst
The water sports zone in Zingst is located at beach entrance 6. The spot works perfectly with west and east. Then you can surf relaxed in sideshore conditions between the narrow groynes out into the Baltic Sea waves.
