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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Sweden for weekend kiters: Skanör and Falsterbo
Anyone living on the German Baltic has a kite paradise almost on their doorstep that many do not have on their radar at all: southern Sweden. Across the Öresund Bridge you are in Skanör and Falsterbo within a few hours, one of the most wind-reliable and beautiful spots in Scandinavia. Perfect for a long weekend.…
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E-foil: flying silently with no wind at all
Imagine gliding silently across the water, lifting off and flying, and all of it without wind, without waves, simply at the push of a button. That is exactly what the e-foil makes possible, perhaps the most spectacular newcomer in water sports. What lies behind it, who it suits and what it costs, we clear up…
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Naxos and the Cyclades: Meltemi summer in Greece
Turquoise water, white houses, and a wind that blows reliably all summer long: the Greek Cyclades are a dream destination for kiters. Above all Naxos with its Mikri Vigla spot. Anyone who wants to combine water sports with Greek island flair is exactly right here. Here is what you can look forward to. The Meltemi,…
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Darß and Zingst: gentle learning on the Bodden
The Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Baltic coast, and a dream for kiting too, especially for beginners. On one side the sheltered Bodden with their shallow water, on the other the open sea with waves. Plus pure nature. A spot you really should have seen, with a few important…
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Buying a used kite without getting burned
A complete new kite set can quickly run into four figures. No wonder many people start out with used gear, and that is a good idea too, as long as you know what to look out for. With the right eye you easily save half, without cutting corners on safety. Here are the most important…
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Windsurfing, the classic worth rediscovering
For a long time windsurfing was seen as the sport of the eighties, and then kiting came along and stole the show. But the classic is back, and for good reason: windsurfing is easier to learn than many think, and it is huge fun. Anyone who loves wind and water should give it a try…
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Limestone, Yulex, smoothskin: which wetsuit is worth it?
When buying a wetsuit, the jargon comes at you thick and fast: limestone, Yulex, smoothskin, glued seams. It sounds like secret science, but it is only half as wild. We sort out what the differences really mean and when pricier material is worth it, so you do not pay for pure marketing. Petroleum, limestone or…
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Kitesurfing with kids: from what age and how it stays fun
Kids and wind, that goes together. Anyone who kites themselves wants to bring the little ones along onto the water sooner or later. The good news: the flat Baltic offers ideal conditions for it. But there are a few things about age, getting started and safety you should know, so it stays relaxed for everyone.…
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Hvide Sande: Denmark’s flat-water classic
When the local spots are not delivering for once, it is worth looking across the border. Hvide Sande in West Jutland is one of Denmark’s most popular kite spots, and for good reason: here you have flat fjord water and North Sea wave right next to each other. You can be there in a good…
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What does a SUP cost? Renting, buying and saving
Stand-up paddling looks relaxed and it is, but for your wallet the fun often stops when you buy the wrong thing. The good news: getting started is cheaper than many think, if you start in the right places. We do the honest maths. Rent first, then decide The smartest first step costs almost nothing: renting.…
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Are there waves on the Baltic? When you can surf
Surfing on the Baltic? To many that sounds like a joke. But it is not. There are indeed waves here, just not every day and not on demand. Anyone who knows when it works catches surprisingly good days. We explain what matters. Yes, but only when the storm helps The Baltic is an inland sea;…
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Understanding St. Peter-Ording: tide, channels and buoys
St. Peter-Ording is unlike anything on the Baltic. A sandy beach up to twelve kilometres long, the mudflats, the stilt houses, and a wind that almost always blows. For kiters and wave riders, SPO is a dream, but one with rules of play. Anyone who understands tide and zones has enormous fun here. A beach…