Basic Sailing Course / Dinghy Sailing

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Our basic sailing course offers you your first introduction to learning to sail. Where is port, where is starboard? What is a tack and what is a gybe? And what on earth do I do if someone goes overboard? We'll teach you everything from scratch—you don't need any prior knowledge. "No need to chat, let's get on the water" is our motto. We spend most of the time on the dinghy and you'll learn to sail from the ground up. Of course there's a bit of theory, but hands-on practice comes first.

The basic sailing course, which is conducted in small groups with people aged 16 and over, prepares you optimally for the Segelgrundschein examination from the Verband deutscher Sportbootschulen, so you'll have something to show for it afterwards! With this certificate you can hire a sailing boat at many places. For example, you can sail on the Baltic Sea—as long as the boat doesn't have an engine over 15 hp on board. For that you'll need a Sportbootführerschein.

Who is this for?
This course is suitable for sailing beginners who want to handle a dinghy confidently.

Schedule
The week-long course runs from Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 13:30.
At the end of the last day of the course, the examination for the Segelgrundschein from the Verband deutscher Sportbootschulen takes place. Participation in the examination is not compulsory, but recommended.

Notes
Anyone wishing to take part in the examination should bring a passport photo at the start of the course. Please write your name on the back. You should also bring a change of clothes and trainers with as smooth a sole as possible.