Stories of wind and water, knowledge first hand. Here we gather what moves us about watersports on the Baltic: tips for getting started, honest buying advice, spot portraits and little stories from the water. Written at an easy pace, without market noise.
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Self-Rescue When Kitesurfing: Safely Back to Shore
The self-rescue in kitesurfing is the single most important safety technique there is: you bring yourself back to shore on your own when the wind drops, gear fails or you are too far out. It sounds dramatic, but it is routine once you have learned it. Here comes the self-rescue explained calmly and step by…
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Kite, Wing or Windsurf? Which Watersport Suits You
You want to get out on the water but are not sure which sport? Kite, Wing, Windsurf, SUP or wave? Here comes the honest comparison with clear pros and cons, without any camp mentality, so you find the sport that fits you, your spot and your patience. Kitesurfing , adrenaline and big air Kiting pulls…
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Learning to Wingfoil: Your First Metres on the Foil
Learning to wingfoil goes surprisingly fast, and it is fun from the very first minute. Unlike kiting, you simply have the power in your hand and can let go of it at any time. Here come your first metres step by step: from the feel of the wing on land to the first lift-off onto…
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Which Kiteboard for Beginners? Size and Shape, the Buying Guide
With their first own board, many people make it unnecessarily hard for themselves. Yet the question which kiteboard for beginners is quickly answered with two things: the right size and the right shape. Here comes the honest buying guide, without letting anyone talk you into a pro board that makes learning harder for you. Twintip…
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Learning the Water Start in Kitesurfing: Step by Step
The water start in kitesurfing is the moment every beginner longs for: up out of the water onto the board and gliding off. It looks harder than it is. With the right sequence it usually works after just a few attempts. Here is the water start step by step, including the mistakes that make it…
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Wingfoil Gear for Beginners: Wing, Board, Foil, What You Really Need
Wingfoiling is the fastest-growing watersport, and one of the most accessible. But the wingfoil gear for beginners can be confusing at first: wing, board, foil, plus a load of numbers. Here is the honest take, without the jargon, on which sizes really fit, what it costs and what matters when you start. This is a…
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The 5 Most Common Beginner Mistakes in Kitesurfing (and How to Avoid Them)
Learning to kitesurf goes faster than many think, as long as you do not keep making the same mistakes. We have gathered the five most common beginner mistakes in kitesurfing, the ones that cost learners time, nerves and sometimes gear. The good news: every single one is easy to avoid once you know it. Mistake…
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Fishing on the Baltic Sea: The Best Spots, Fish Species and SUP Fishing
Fishing on the Baltic Sea is more than a hobby, it is a reason to get up early. The same beaches, bays and piers where we kite and surf are often first-class fishing spots. Here you will find the best spots, which fish bite when, what you need to know about the fishing licence and…
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Complete Kitesurf Kit for Beginners: What You Really Need (and What You Don’t)
A complete kite setup quickly costs 1500 to 3000 euros new. Sounds like a lot, and it is, if you blindly buy everything new. But you do not have to. Here is the honest take on what really belongs on the list, what can wait and how you save smartly without skimping in the wrong…
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Which Kite for Beginners? An Honest Buying Guide 2026
You want to learn kiting, or you just have, and now you are looking for your first own kite. Dozens of models, and every brand shouts “best beginner kite”. We keep it honest: this is a market overview and a buying guide, not a paid test. We tell you what really matters, which size you…
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Kayak and SUP tours: enjoying the Baltic at a slow pace
Not every day on the water has to be about action. Sometimes you simply want to enjoy the coast in peace, watch birds, glide into a quiet bay. That is exactly what the kayak and stand-up paddling are made for, and the Baltic, with its Bodden and fjords, is a dream spot for it. An…
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The Eckernförder Bucht: sheltered and versatile
Between Kiel and Flensburg lies a spot that often stands in the shadow of the big names, even though it is really good: the Eckernförder Bucht. Sheltered, versatile and with spots on both shores, so that something works in almost any wind. A fine spot for relaxed sessions, which we will briefly introduce to you.…