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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Sleep right by the spot: camping for water-sports fans
There is hardly anything nicer than stepping out of the camper in the morning, taking a quick look at the wind and standing at the water after three steps. That is exactly why camping and water sports make such a good pair. On the Baltic there are several sites right by the spot, some even…
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Salzhaff and Pelzerhaken: two flat-water favourites
Not everyone has to drive all the way to Fehmarn or Rügen. On the western Baltic there are two spots that are especially good for relaxed kiting and for learning: the Salzhaff near Rerik and Pelzerhaken in the Bay of Lübeck. Both have plenty of flat water and are quick to reach. Here is a…
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Twintip or directional: which board suits you?
Sooner or later, choosing a kiteboard comes down to one question: twintip or directional? The two designs ride completely differently, and which one suits you depends on what you have planned on the water. We explain the difference so you do not buy past your actual needs. The twintip, the all-rounder for learning The twintip…
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Self-rescue: safely back when nothing works any more
At some point it happens to everyone: the wind drops, a line breaks, or you have ventured out a bit too far. Self-rescue means helping yourself in such a situation and getting back to shore safely. You learn it in the course, and it is good to have the steps in your head long before…
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The water start: your first metre onto the board
The water start is the moment everyone is waiting for: the kite pulls, the board comes under your feet, and suddenly you are gliding across the water. Getting there is no black magic, just a question of technique and a bit of patience. We go through step by step how it works. The body drag…
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Rügen for beginners: the great flat-water paradise
If there is one place where learning to kite is fun instead of stressful, it is Rügen. The island and its offshore lagoons, the Bodden, offer some of the largest standing-depth areas in Germany: shallow water where you can stand up as far as the eye can see. That is exactly what you need at…
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Right-of-way rules in kiting, simply explained
On a good day the spot is busy. It helps enormously when everyone knows the same rules, because out on the water there are no traffic lights. The right-of-way rules in kiting sound complicated at first, but they are quickly understood. Whoever knows them rides more relaxed and more safely, for themselves and for everyone…
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To the spot with your dog: where it is allowed
For many people, the dog is as much part of a beach day as the board is on the car. The four-legged friend just is not allowed everywhere, especially in summer. The good news: on the Baltic Sea there are plenty of dog beaches, often right next to the spots. Here you can read what…
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Learning to wingfoil on the Baltic Sea
First it was windsurfing, then kiting, and now you see them everywhere: people with a hand-held wing gliding across the water and eventually even lifting off. Wingfoiling is the trend sport of recent years, and the shallow Baltic spots are made for learning it. We show you how to get started. Why everyone is switching…
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Where to go in winter? The best kite destinations
When the Baltic Sea lies grey and icy in January, your fingers start to itch. The good news: somewhere in the world it is always season, with warm water, reliable wind and plenty of sun. Here come the destinations that really deliver in winter, from the short flight to the big adventure. Short trips: the…
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Your partner is kiting, what do you do meanwhile?
While one of you eagerly pumps up the kite, the other stands on the beach and thinks: and what about me now? Three hours of waiting do not have to be a lost afternoon. Around the spots on the Baltic Sea there is more to do than most people think. Here are a few ideas…
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Musty smell in your wetsuit? Here is how to get rid of it
You know the moment: you pull the wetsuit out of the bag, and it smells like something has been living inside it. No worries, you can get that out again, and with a few simple habits it never gets that bad in the first place. Here is what helps and what you are better off…