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: "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.
- 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: "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.
- 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: "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: "Kitemafia hall"
©© Kitemafia Saal Kitemafia hall
- Freely accessible at any time
- Am Bodden, 18317 Saal
Watersportcenter Saal & Kitesportschool Simon
- 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 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 Groß Banzelvitz"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Groß Banzelvitz
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18528 Groß Banzelvitz
With northeast to south winds, beginners will find smooth water, a wide standing area and a meadow for relaxed set-up. Since the spot is only very small and therefore quickly overcrowded, inquire beforehand at the local surf school about the conditions.
- Read more: "Surfspot Lubmin"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Lubmin
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17509 Lubmin
Baltic Sea flair at the Bodden. The fine sandy beach, the large standing area and small but fine waves in southwest to northeast wind make Lubmin a real alternative for wave beginners.
