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: "Boat rental at Polly Ferienhof Strasen"
©© northtours, Krämer, Polly Ferienhof Boat rental at Polly Ferienhof Strasen
- Pelzkuhler Str., 17255 Strasen
On a quiet side arm of the Großer Pälitzsee in the Polly Ferienhof you can rent out Single kayak, double kayak with steering system, canoe (3 persons or 2 adults and max. 2 children), SUP (fixed boards), fishing boat (as rowing boat or with 5 HP motor, max. 4 persons)
- Read more: "Surfspot North Beach Cape Arkona"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot North Beach Cape Arkona
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Putgarten
Cape Arkona at the northernmost point of the Island of Rügen is only for the hardy. With winds of 4 Beaufort or more from northwest to east, mighty Baltic Sea waves roll against the steep coast. Rocks lurk everywhere in the water, and when the wind blows from the north, extreme windward congestion occurs.
- 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: "Schaabe surf spot (Juliusruh)"
©© surflocal.de Schaabe surf spot (Juliusruh)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18556 Juliusruh
After you have worked your way through the typical Baltic Sea shorebreak in Juliusruh, beautiful waves will put a big smile on your face. With sideshore from the northeast and southeast, you surf parallel to the kilometer-long sandy beach.
- Read more: "Surfspot Waren (Müritz)"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Waren (Müritz)
- Freely accessible at any time
- 17192 Waren (Müritz)
Windsurfers in the small town of Waren (Müritz) will be happy about a good inland area with northeast to south winds and a camping site directly at the spot. The local surf school will provide you with equipment. Kiting is prohibited here.
- 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 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 Prerow"
©© surflocal.de Surfspot Prerow
- Freely accessible at any time
- 18375 Prerow
As a moderate wave area, Prerow also offers Baltic Sea beginners the best conditions - especially near the beach. The further out you surf, the heavier and more demanding the swell becomes. On good east wind days you can play with nice ramps.
- 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 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.
