Learn to sail at Lake Neusiedl! At our Surf- und Segelschule Nordstrand in Podersdorf am See, we offer professional instruction in sailing. Our certified instructors have extensive experience in watersports and are eager to share their passion for the sport and expert knowledge with you.
We provide courses for all skill levels and ages—whether you’re a beginner, refresher, intermediate, or already advanced. Lessons are held in German or English, either in small groups or private (one-on-one) sessions, ensuring you receive individual attention and make rapid progress. We teach on our Ixylon or RS Quest dinghies. Students who want to practice outside of class times can take advantage of our special discounted boat rental rates.
Dates & Schedule
April – June: Courses take place on weekends and public holidays.
July – September: Courses run daily.
Private classes can be scheduled daily from April to September.
A minimum of four participants is required; otherwise, classes are shortened or held as private lessons.
Course Participation & Registration
You can join a course at any time with prior registration. To ensure a smooth process, please register in advance by emailing info@nordstrand.at or by calling/messaging us on phone, WhatsApp, or Signal at +43 676 9337552. Please note that swimming skills are required for participation in all our courses.
The meeting point is our Surf- und Segelschule Nordstrand, located inside the beach area. We’re situated between the E1 and E2 beach entrances, and you can use either entrance to reach us. The beach entrance fee is not included in the course price and must be paid separately.
What to Bring
Don’t forget to pack sun protection, non-slip sports shoes suitable for water activities, and comfortable sportswear that can get wet. If you plan to use a wetsuit, bring swimwear as well as a towel. If you wear glasses, we recommend bringing a glasses strap to keep them secure. Life jackets are provided for all students, and wetsuits are available on cooler days if needed.
School Sports Weeks
We offer special school sports courses for class groups—an ideal way to introduce children and teenagers to the joy of sailing at Lake Neusiedl. Find more details in our School Sports Brochure.
May- September
This course is best suited for beginners who want to learn the basics of sailing. It consists of 16 classes and focuses on the practical aspects of sailing and basic sailing theory. You will learn how to set sail, basic maneuvers such as the tack and jibe and holding on to a directional course and sailing knots. The course is completed with a basic-sailing license.
- € 349,- (excluding examination fee)
- Examination fee Basic License € 29,-
- Examination fee Junior License € 25,-
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May – September
Trial Course: A 2 hour practical course oriented course. The course gives you your first insight into what sailing is about. You get familiar with the dinghy and you gain your first sailing experience.
Price: € 89,-
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May – September
Refresher Day: 4 hours of practice-oriented classes to refresh and improve your sailing skills plus one additional hour of free practice with a dinghy.
Depending on your prior knowledge and wind conditions you will practice maneuvers, how to maintain a course, weight trim or anything else you feel you need to learn.
Price: € 179.-
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Dates 2025 upon request
With the BFA-Binnen you can rent and sail sailing yachts in inland waters. The knowledge acquired in the basic course is perfected and extended in 23 classes. Maneuvers such as the man-overboard-rescue and the yacht jibe are learned and sail and weight trim are practiced. The theoretical part prepares you for the final exam. Reading Peter Günzl’s book ‘Segeln: Der neue Kurs. Zielorientiert zum A-Schein’ is mandatory.
Next dates: upon request
Schedule: Mon-Fri and final exam on Saturday or as an intensive course over two weekends.
Pre-requirements: basic-sailing license, ability to swim, minimum age 14,
Price:
- € 379.- (excluding: literature, examination fee, exhibition fee)
- Examination fee € 35.-
- Exhibition fee of the OesV (Austrian Sailing Association) € 30.-
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BFA license in 8 days
This intensive course prepares you for your BFA license in 7 days, no prior sailing experience required! 30 sailing classes and free practice after the classes on course days.
Basic sailing skills are acquired within the first two days of the course. In the following days BFA maneuvers such as the man-overboard-rescue and the yacht jibe are learned, and sail and weight trim are practiced.
Pre-requirements: minimum age 14, ability to swim.
The theoretical part prepares you for the final exam. Reading Peter Günzl’s book ‘Segeln: Der neue Kurs. Zielorientiert zum A-Schein’ is mandatory.
Next dates: upon request
Price:
- € 579 (excluding: literature, examination fee, exhibition fee)
- Examination fee € 35
- Exhibition fee of the OesV (Austrian Sailing Association) € 30
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April – September
If you want to plan your time more flexibly, or you want to practice specific maneuvers, private coaching is a good option. Private classes are available anytime upon request and are suitable for all ages and all skill levels.
Price: € 84.-
60 minute practice oriented sailing class, including boat rental. For additional participants we charge a fee of € 15/ person, including boat rental, for additional participants we charge a fee of € 15/ person
