Segelschule Wannsee

Learning to Sail in Berlin: Full Speed with Wind Power

On Lake Wannsee, sailing provides a speed kick entirely without a motor. The training program at Segelschule Wannsee ranges from sailing licenses to motorboat courses, up to the Sportbootführerschein See (coastal sailing license) and Sportküstenschifferschein (coastal yachtmaster’s license). Those who have never steered a boat start with a taster course. This allows you to first find out if the sport suits you before delving deeper. Because once you hold the rudder in your hand on the Großer Wannsee and feel the wind accelerate the dinghy, you’ll hardly want to return to shore.

Training doesn’t take place from a motorboat with a megaphone; instead, a sailing instructor comes aboard for each sailing session to enable intensive and personal instruction. That makes all the difference. Maneuvers are understood directly through hands-on experience, not explained from a safe distance.

Segelschule Wannsee: For Beginners and Everyone Who Wants More

The season runs from April to October. This leaves enough time not only to get your license but also to gain real water sports routine. On cold days, wetsuits are available for sailing students; on warm days, normal swimwear is sufficient. Those who have time during the holidays particularly benefit: During the Easter, summer, and autumn holidays, specially tailored sailing courses and events are offered for students. Additionally, Segelschule Wannsee also rents out boats and arranges sailing trips. Furthermore, the sailing license can be easily combined with a motorboat course. Besides professional and qualified training, the fun factor is paramount, and you feel that from the very first hour.