COURSES
Sailing
We offer classes for all levels and for all ages with certified sailing instructors, who are pleased to pass on their knowledge and their passion for this sport. We teach in German and English. You practice on Ixylon dinghys, which are suitable for a maximum of 3-4 people. For our sailing students we offer special rental tariffs that will be applied after completion of the course.
Don't forget to bring sunscreen and a towel. Comfortable clothes and shoes with no slippery sole that can get wet and are well suited for sports practice are recommended. We also suggest taking spare clothing with you and if you have glasses, bring glass straps. To ensure the safety of our students we provide everyone with a life jacket. Please note that swimming skills are required to participate in any of our sailing courses.
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Dates and Schedule: Our sailing courses start in May. May and June courses usually take place on the weekends and holidays. July and August courses take place during the week as well as on the weekends. Courses start at 10:00 a.m. Course schedules for the BFA course might differ.
The minimum number of participants required is 4. If there are fewer participants, the courses are shortened or held as private classes.
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Information on sailing licenses:
With a basic-sailing license you can rent small sailboats. The minimum age required is 12 years. Young sailors aged 10-11 can acquire a Junior-Basic license.
Prerequisites for the BFA(A) course include basic sailing knowledge and basic sailing license. Minimum age to acquire a BFA-license: 14 years. With a BFA license you can rent sailboats of any size - including yachts - on inland waters. Please note that the theoretical part of the BFA exam can only be taken in German.
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To guarantee a smooth process, we kindly ask you to register for the course in advance. Registration is possible via e-mail at info@nordstrand.at or by phone/ whatsapp +43 6769337552. Meeting point is our Windsurfing- and Sailing School Nordstrand.
May - September
Basic Sailing Course::
You want to learn how to sail?
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.
Dates:
May- June: weekends and holidays
July- August: Mon-Thu, or over two weekends
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Price: € 349,00 including boat rental, excluding examination fee
Examination fee Basic License: € 29
Examination fee Junior License: € 25
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Dates 2024 on request
BFA- Binnen (A-license)::
Advanced sailing course
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, or as an intensive course over two weekends.
Pre-requirements: basic-sailing license, ability to swim, minimum age 14,
Minimum number of participants required: 4
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Price: € 379 (excluding: literature, examination fee, exhibition fee)
Examination fee € 35
Exhibition fee of the OesV (Austrian Sailing Association) € 30​
May - September
Trial Course::
Gain your first sailing experience!
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.
If you enjoy your class and you want to learn more, you can upgrade to a basic sailing course.
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Price: Trial Day € 89
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BFA license in 8 days
From Beginner to Advanced::
In only one week
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: Pre-requirements: minimum age 14, ability to swim
Minimum of participants required: 4
The theoretical part prepares you for the final exam. Reading Peter Günzl’s book ‘Segeln: Der neue Kurs. Zielorientiert zum A-Schein’ is mandatory.
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Next dates: upon request
Price: € 579 (excluding: literature, examination fee, exhibition fee)
Examination fee € 35
Exhibition fee of the OesV (Austrian Sailing Association) € 30
May - September
Refresher Course::
Refresh and intensify your skills
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.
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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.
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Price: Refresher Day € 179
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May - September
Private Class::
Professional one-to-one coaching
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.
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Price: € 84
60 min practice oriented class, including boat rental, for additional participants we charge a fee of € 15/ person
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