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: "Kitemafia hall"
©© Kitemafia Saal Kitemafia hall
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Bodden, 18317 Saal
Watersportcenter Saal & Kitesportschool Simon
- Read more: "Surfspot Ückeritz"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Ückeritz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17459 Ückeritz
Shallow water lovers will find dreamlike conditions in Ückeritz because of its sheltered location. With a 250-meter wide standing area, the spot is also perfect for beginners. You can rent equipment at the water sports school - and take a warm shower. South to northwest works best, then the wind has a free course.
- 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.
- Read more: "Tremt surf spot"
©© TMV/Gohlke Tremt surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18519 Tremt
On east wind days Tremt is a popular shallow water spot on the Greifswalder Bodden. The entry area is a bit narrow, but you can do it on the water and on land really wide. A fat nozzle provides extra power in kites and sails.
- Read more: "Surfspot Zierow"
©© TMV/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: "Surfspot Grabow"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Grabow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18574 Grabow
The optimal wind direction for the wave spot is east. Then small, steep ramps build up on the numerous sandbanks, which are nice to ride down.
- 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: "Kamminke surf spot"
©© surflocal.de Kamminke surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17419 Kamminke
With the finest location with southerly winds and a camper parking lot directly at the spot, Kamminke makes surfers' hearts beat faster.
- Read more: "Surf spot hall"
©© TMV/Supremesurf Surf spot hall
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Bodden, 18317 Saal
Directly on the water there is a large parking lot and surf schools that provide you with brand new rental equipment, tasty drinks and snacks during the season. So everything you need for a chilled surf day is there. Best sideshore conditions bring you wind from southwest or northwest.
- 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: "Surfspot Zinnowitz"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Zinnowitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17454 Zinnowitz
Shallow-water fanatics are at the wrong address in Zinnowitz. With a strong breeze from the east, first-class Baltic Sea waves roll onto the fine sandy beach here. In the high season, however, you can only enjoy the spectacle outside the bathing zone because of the many vacationers.
- Read more: "Schaprode surf spot"
©© surflocal.de Schaprode surf spot
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18569 Schaprode
With perfect flat water and a gigantic standing area, Schaprode is made for refining your style under laboratory conditions. But stay away from the fairway! You are not allowed to kite at this creamy spot for nature conservation reasons. Optimal conditions are provided by winds from southwest to northwest.
- Read more: "Surfspot Graal-Müritz"
©© TuK GmbH Graal Müritz, Alexander Rudolph Surfspot Graal-Müritz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18181 Graal-Müritz
Sideshore winds from the west and northeast are optimal for a surf day at the Baltic health spa. In stormy weather, however, Graal-Müritz is only recommended for experienced wave slashers due to the densely standing groynes and the steeply sloping beach.
- Read more: "Bathing beach campsite "Boek" C16"
©© TDG Rechlin mbH Bathing beach campsite "Boek" C16
- Gertrud-von-le-Fort-Allee, 17248 Boek
Our nature campsite "Boek" C 16 with a surfing and canoeing base and a kite surfing route is located directly on the south-eastern shore of the Müritz, Germany's largest inland lake at 117 km².
- Read more: "Surfspot Dierhagen"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Dierhagen
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18347 Dierhagen
Dierhagen is a first-class wave spot from west to northeast. Since there are no groynes here, even beginners can venture into the Baltic waves.
- Read more: "Kite course Baltic Sea"
©© Plamen Solzer Kite course Baltic Sea
- Hafenstr., 18347 Dierhagen
Flat water, state-of-the-art equipment and personal support - all this awaits you at our Baltic Sea kite school on the Saaler Bodden. Our training area is safe, offers plenty of space and allows training from all wind directions.
- 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: "Surfspot Ludwigsburg"
©© TMV/Gohlke 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 Untergöhren (Fleesensee)"
©© Wassersport Fleesensee Surfspot Untergöhren (Fleesensee)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17213 Untergöhren
The 210-meter wide standing area makes the southern shore of Lake Fleesensee an ideal windsurfing spot in southwest to north winds. Kiting is allowed in the specially established kite zone, but only recommended for experts due to the many obstacles on land.
- 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.
