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 Rambin"
Surfspot Rambin
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18573 Rambin
Due to nature conservation regulations, only windsurfers are allowed to enjoy the great flat water and the gigantic standing area here. This sport is recommended with wind directions between west and northwest.
- Read more: "Surfspot Stuthof"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Stuthof
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18146 Stuthof
On the eastern shore of the Breitling, you will find a small but fine shallow water area and a water sports school when the wind blows from the southwest to the northwest. And it's only a 20-minute drive from Rostock.
- Read more: "Surfspot Suhrendorf"
©© TMV/Gänsicke 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: "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: "Kühlungsborn surf spot"
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: "Surf Spot Ueckermünde (Stettiner Haff)"
©© TMV/Gohlke 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 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: "Kitemafia hall"
©© Kitemafia Saal Kitemafia hall
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Bodden, 18317 Saal
Watersportcenter Saal & Kitesportschool Simon
- Read more: "Surfspot Kreptitz"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Kreptitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Dranske
Windsurfers are among themselves here. Kiting is prohibited. On the offshore sandbanks the waves break very cleanly and on strong wind days easily three meters high. You will have the most fun with sideshore from west-southwest. The standing area is narrow. Rocks lurk everywhere under the water surface. Therefore: experts only!
- Read more: "LOOP IN - Surf & Kite School Dierhagen"
©© Plamen Solzer LOOP IN - Surf & Kite School Dierhagen
- Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Straße, 18347 Dierhagen
The LOOP IN kite school on the Baltic Sea offers ideal conditions for water sports enthusiasts. The exclusive spot on the Saaler Bodden stretches over an area the size of more than 100 soccer pitches. No buddy system: everyone trains with their own kite! Wing surfing, wing foiling, windsurfing and stand-up paddling are also on offer.
