Water sports in Grömitz
On your marks, get set, go!
The wind blows in your face, and the Baltic Sea glistens in the warm sunshine. You’ve got the sails firmly in hand—and you’re riding the perfect wave in Grömitz. Enjoy water sports in one of the most beautiful spots on the Baltic Sea coast. In Grömitz, you’ll find ideal conditions for surfing; here, pros and beginners alike can let loose to their heart’s content. Whether it’s classic windsurfing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). At the Grömitz Water Sports School, for example, you can take part in one of the SUP or windsurfing courses or the introductory lessons to have a great time on the water.
Sailing enthusiasts will also find everything they’re looking for at Grömitz-Wassersport’s “Blauer Peter” sailing school. Beginners looking to take their first steps on the water are just as welcome as pros who want to set out to conquer the Baltic Sea in their own or a chartered boat. Set sail toward happiness and adventure.
Stand-up-Paddling in Grömitz
You’re sitting on your board in the middle of the Baltic Sea, letting the gentle waves carry you along. You feel the refreshingly cool water on your legs and the warming sun on your face. From the beach, you hear enthusiastic cheers. Slowly, you brace yourself with your arms on the board to get to your feet. Concentrating, you try to stand upright. You feel the movements of the sea, but find your balance. Now you grab the paddle and hear the laughing children, the cheering volleyball players, and the general hustle and bustle on the promenade only very faintly from far away. Slowly, you let yourself drift on the gentle waves and feel nothing but complete peace and bliss. That’s the feeling of SUP in Grömitz.
SUP stands for “stand-up paddling.” It is a way of getting around on the water using a special board and a paddle.
- It originated in Polynesia, and Hawaiian surfers discovered stand-up paddling a short time later as an alternative way to train on days when there were no waves.
- You can go stand-up paddleboarding on any body of water that is at least 30 cm deep.
- Stand-up paddleboarding is for everyone!
- You don't need any prior knowledge in this area!
- In theory, you can go stand-up paddleboarding any time of year.
- There are so many different ways to enjoy stand-up paddleboarding!
It doesn’t take much to keep your body in shape: a board, a paddle, and some water. Stand-up paddling offers an ideal, low-impact full-body workout. The constant balancing and shifting of weight automatically engage many different areas of the body. This targets the deep muscles, which are often difficult to train. No muscle is overworked—the focus is solely on restoring muscular balance.
So when you go stand-up paddleboarding in Grömitz under the bright sun, with a fantastic view of the promenade or the horizon, you can not only improve your balance and coordination, but also boost your overall fitness with exercises for your legs, glutes, back, core, and shoulders.
Want to do a headstand on the water? You can. Practicing this ancient Indian discipline is becoming increasingly popular on a paddleboard. No wonder: here you have your own little island to unwind—in the truest sense of the word. As you perform your breathing, concentration, and meditation exercises, you hear nothing but the seagulls above you. You feel the gentle rocking of the waves, the fresh sea air. Here on the SUP in Grömitz, you’re at one with nature.
- SUP is a versatile fitness activity
- SUP is good for the soul
- SUP is easy
- SUP is fun
- SUP is perfect for the whole family
- SUP is a great way to explore the area
- SUP is suitable for everyone
- SUP is a social activity
- SUP is perfect for vacations
- You can go stand-up paddleboarding anytime
Beach Café Lys
4 Kurpromenade
23743 Grömitz
Tel.: 0170 80 85 85 3
Water Sports in Grömitz
100 Kurpromenade
23743 Grömitz
Phone: 04562 266 50 15
www.wassersport-groemitz.de
Kayaking in Grömitz
From the beach, the Baltic Sea often looks calm and almost a little harmless. But once you get into a kayak, you quickly realize that out here, everything feels more intense: the waves, the wind, the vastness.
In Grömitz, you can get straight out on the water in a kayak. No complicated setup, no long waits—just hop in, push off, and find your own rhythm. With every stroke of the paddle, the hustle and bustle on the beach fades further into the background. And then comes that moment: a glance back at the coast, which suddenly looks completely different—more distant, calmer, almost a little new. No grand spectacle, just a quiet, intense experience.
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Water Sports in Grömitz
100 Kurpromenade
23743 Grömitz
Phone: 04562 266 50 15
www.wassersport-groemitz.de
Learning on the water
Hit the water and let the adventure begin: No matter which activity you choose—windsurfing, dinghy or catamaran sailing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding—you’re sure to find the perfect fit at Grömitz Water Sports!
At the Grömitz Water Sports School, you can gain your first experience in each sport in a fun and, above all, hands-on way. Of course, every participant has the opportunity to complete the course with a basic or junior certification exam (internationally recognized). You’ll get wet here from May through October.
Water sports activities:
- Windsurfing starting at €115.00 (8 hours, minimum age 7)
- Sailing in a dinghy from 140.00 euros (10 hours, minimum age 7 years)
- Catamaran sailing starting at 250.00 euros (12 hours, minimum age 14)
- Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding starting at €10.00/hour (minimum age 7)
Participants in the “Water Vacation School” can arrange individual times for courses and/or trial lessons with us.
Information and registration:
Grömitz Water Sports School
100 Kurpromenade
Tel. 04562 – 2665015
Email: info@wassersport-groemitz.de
www.wassersport-groemitz.de
Please register one week in advance.
Those of you who have been landlubbers long enough can finally set sail at the Grömitz marina during the “Blauer Peter” sailing course. Which way is the wind blowing? How do you tell the difference between windward and leeward? What is a headsail and what is a mainsail? And what’s the best way to set them? You’ll learn all that and much more at our “cool school,” the sailing school in Grömitz. In practice, you’ll be at the helm yourself, steering your dinghy through the Baltic Sea waves, under the dedicated guidance of our sailing pros. With Jan and his team, you’ll learn to sail in a fun way, from Optimists to full-sized boats.
Here is an introduction to your instructor at the Grömitz Sailing School:
“Hello, my name is Jan. I grew up at my father’s sailing school, ‘Blauer Peter.’ I took my first steps on the water at age six in an Opti Mücke. Those weren’t exactly successful, but they were quite amusing—especially to others. Since then, I’ve practiced a bit and started competing in regattas at age 17. My catamaran (A-Cat) wasn’t the lightest—just like me—but in strong winds we were still able to overtake a few others and rarely finished last. Since I’ve always worked at the sailing school alongside my career as a marine engineer, I’ve been able to continuously expand my sailing certifications, instructor licenses, and examiner licenses.”
Sailing lessons are held from mid-May through early September, with 5 sessions of 3.5 hours each covering both theory and practice, including equipment:
- Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Junior Basic Certificate (ages 6 and up) (on the Optimist)
- Course fee starting at 180.00 euros
- Beginner Sailing Course (ages 12 and up) (on a dinghy) Course fee starting at 275.00 euros
Information and registration:
"Blauer Peter" Sailing School
Grömitz Marina
Phone: 04562 – 7156 or 0171 – 2617214 (Jan Gutowsky)
Or at the tourist information office:
Tel.: 04562 – 256238
Please register one week in advance.
www.segelschule-blauer-peter.de