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- Additional, usually shorter tuning fins increase top speed by several km/h and significantly extend the controllable operating range.  
- Standard fins work well with 7.0 sails up to moderate winds, but reach their limits in terms of stability and control in choppy water from around 45 km/h.  
- The fins tested (Gun, Maui Ultra, Select, Patrik, MS-Fins) offer, depending on the model, greater control, smoother ride, lift or speed – with no clear underperformer in the comparison.

Fin test: New fin, new luck? Tuning fins put to the test

- Duotone Foil Assist is a retrofittable electric drive mounted on the mast, with the battery on the hip belt, compatible with various Duotone foils and boards.  
- The system makes it easier to take off in light and gusty winds; the motor runs only until stable flight is achieved, and drag whilst flying is barely noticeable.  
- Particularly useful for downwind sailing, prone surfing and beginners; the set costs €4,799 (aluminium), the carbon upgrade €5,999; battery life is very long.

E-Foil: Take off at the touch of a button – putting the Duotone Foil Assist to the test

- In the summer of 2026, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea were almost 1 °C warmer than usual; at 15.6 °C, the North Sea recorded its fifth-warmest summer since 1997.  
- Off Heligoland, there were already 66 days of marine heatwaves in 2026; new record highs were recorded, particularly in the southern North Sea and the English Channel.  
- Warmer seas are altering habitats, driving species shifts, causing algal blooms and oxygen depletion, contributing to sea-level rise and exacerbating climate change.

BSH: The North Sea and the Baltic Sea will be significantly too warm in the summer of 2026

- Ostholstein offers a variety of windsurfing spots between Dazendorf and Niendorf, with flat water, bump-and-jump and wave conditions.  
- Heiligenhafen and Großenbrode are regarded as ideal bases in the region thanks to the high likelihood of wind and the variety of spots available.  
- The region is well-developed for tourism, with numerous campsites, accommodation options, surf schools and alternative activities for when the wind is calm.

Spotguide for Ostholstein and the Bay of Lübeck: The best windsurfing spots between Dazendorf and Pelzerhaken

- Standing areas offer shallow, mostly shallow water, low swell and a high level of safety for beginners and intermediates in windsurfing.  
- The spots presented range from inland areas and Baltic Sea bays to Caribbean and Egyptian lagoons, some of which have a year-round wind season.  
- Many spots have surf schools, hire centres, campsites or resorts, making surf sessions convenient and logistically simple.

Shallow-water paradises: Ten spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

- At mean water level, the remains of piles near the Großenbroder pier protrude up to 1.5 metres below the surface and pose a hazard to shipping heading towards Fehmarn.
- The risk is particularly high for sailing boats and motorboats, as well as for foils when the water level is low and for water sports enthusiasts during water starts.
- It remains to be seen whether the pile remnants will be removed or marked; a buoy to mark the specific hazard is considered a possible option.

Spot update: Dangerous remains of posts discovered near Großenbrode

- This guide presents eight windsurfing wave spots around the world that offer relatively beginner-friendly conditions despite the surf.
- What they have in common are shallow, often sandy entry points, moderately breaking waves, plenty of space on the leeward side and, in most cases, a lack of rocks in the main area.
- The spots cover different wind directions, climate zones and levels of infrastructure, thus allowing for progressive learning from flat water to reef waves.

Wave spots: Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

- The guide features ten shallow-water spots on the North Sea and Baltic Sea, ideal for speed, manoeuvre training and freestyle in mostly shallow water.
- North Sea mudflat areas such as Büsum, Norderney, Neuharlingersiel and Borkum offer world-class speed and freestyle spots, some of which are heavily dependent on the tides.
- Baltic Sea spots such as Salzhaff, Saaler Bodden, Maasholm, Schaproder Bodden and Großenbrode stand out for their good infrastructure, large shallow areas and wind windows.

Windsurfing spots: The best flat-water spots on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

- The guide features numerous campsites in northern Germany situated right next to surf spots on the Baltic and North Seas, often with pitches right by the water’s edge.  
- Most of these sites offer shallow areas or moderate shallow water for beginners, whilst some also feature distinct wave spots for experienced surfers.  
- Many sites have surf schools, equipment hire, shops and catering facilities; some have been modernised or rebuilt following the storm surge of 2023.

From bed to board: campsites for windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddlers in northern Germany

- Spring storm hits Hohwacht Bay; initially unspectacular conditions with small waves and gusty winds.  
- The wind picks up considerably around 6 p.m. and around 50 windsurfers, including top riders such as Maria Behrens and Leon Jamaer, take to the water.  
- Despite the cold, an intense session with cutbacks, backloops and wave manoeuvres is created in the magical evening light, which remains particularly impressive.

Gallery: Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

- The expected large influx of salt water into the Baltic Sea did not materialise; only a weak to medium influx with limited spreading occurred.  
- Oxygen depletion in the deep Baltic Sea can be distinguished from localised fish kills near the coast and is separated by the stable salinity layer.  
- Oxygen depletion in the deep water has almost doubled in 30 years, mainly due to nutrient inputs from agriculture; countermeasures will not take effect until 2050 at the earliest.

Inflow lower than hoped: Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

- A low-pressure system first brought rain, later sunshine and strong north-easterly winds to the Baltic Sea.  
- On Rügen, the bay south of the Mukran ferry harbour had particularly high, powerful waves.  
- Neu Mukran provided ideal conditions for surfing and jumping, captured in a gallery by Marcus Friedrich.

Gallery: New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

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Baltic Sea

Fin test
New fin, new luck? Tuning fins put to the test

E-Foil
Take off at the touch of a button – putting the Duotone Foil Assist to the test

BSH
The North Sea and the Baltic Sea will be significantly too warm in the summer of 2026

Spotguide for Ostholstein and the Bay of Lübeck
The best windsurfing spots between Dazendorf and Pelzerhaken

Shallow-water paradises
Ten spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

Spot update
Dangerous remains of posts discovered near Großenbrode

Wave spots
Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Windsurfing spots
The best flat-water spots on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From bed to board
Campsites for windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddlers in northern Germany

Gallery
Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hoped
Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

Gallery
New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

Baltic Sea

Fin testNew fin, new luck? Tuning fins put to the test

E-FoilTake off at the touch of a button – putting the Duotone Foil Assist to the test

BSHThe North Sea and the Baltic Sea will be significantly too warm in the summer of 2026

Spotguide for Ostholstein and the Bay of LübeckThe best windsurfing spots between Dazendorf and Pelzerhaken

Shallow-water paradisesTen spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

Spot updateDangerous remains of posts discovered near Großenbrode

Wave spotsGentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Windsurfing spotsThe best flat-water spots on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From bed to boardCampsites for windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddlers in northern Germany

GallerySuper Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hopedBaltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

GalleryNew Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen

Fin test
New fin, new luck? Tuning fins put to the test

E-Foil
Take off at the touch of a button – putting the Duotone Foil Assist to the test

BSH
The North Sea and the Baltic Sea will be significantly too warm in the summer of 2026

Spotguide for Ostholstein and the Bay of Lübeck
The best windsurfing spots between Dazendorf and Pelzerhaken

Shallow-water paradises
Ten spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

Spot update
Dangerous remains of posts discovered near Großenbrode

Wave spots
Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Windsurfing spots
The best flat-water spots on the North Sea and the Baltic Sea

From bed to board
Campsites for windsurfers, kitesurfers and paddlers in northern Germany

Gallery
Super Saturday in Weißenhaus

Inflow lower than hoped
Baltic Sea still waiting for oxygen-rich water

Gallery
New Mukran on fire - Pictures from the eastern storm on Rügen