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 practise on our Ixylon dinghys, which are suitable for 3-4 people maximum. For our sailing students we offer special rental tariffs for further practice after lessons and after completion of the course.
Do not forget to bring sunscreen and a towel. Comfortable clothes and shoes (no slippery sole!) that can get wet and are suited for sports practice are recommended. We also suggest taking spare clothing with you and if you have glasses, bring glass straps. For 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.
Dates and Schedule: Our sailing courses are starting in May. From May to June courses usually take place on the weekends and on holidays. From July to August courses are taking place during the week as well as on the weekends. All courses start at 10:00 am. Only course schedules for the BFA course can differ.
Information about sailing licenses:
The basic-sailing license entails the owner to rent small sailing boats. The minimum age required is 12 years. Young sailors aged 10-11 can acquire a Junior-basic license.
Prerequisite for the BFA (A) course is a basic knowledge and the basic-sailing license. Minimum age to acquire the BFA-license: 14 years. With the BFA license you can rent and lead sailboats of any size - also yachts - on inland waters. Please note that the theoretical part of the BFA exam can only be taken in german.
To guarantee a smooth process, we ask you kindly to register for the classes in advance. Registration is possible via e-mail at abaufswasser@nordstrand.at or by phone/ whatsapp +43 664 2776140. Meeting point is at our Windsurfing- and Sailing school Nordstrand.
May - September
Basic Sailing Course::
You want to learn how to sail?
This course is suited for beginners who want to learn the basics of sailing. It consists of 16 classes and focuses on the practical part, theory is also included. You will learn how to set sails, basic maneuvers as tack and jibe, holding on to a directional course and basic sailing knots. It completes with the basic-sailing license.
Dates:
May- June: on weekends and holidays
July- August: Mon-Thu, or two weekends
Price: € 279,00 including boat rental, without examination fee
Examination fee basic license: € 29
Examination fee junior license: € 25
Dates 2023 on request
BFA- Binnen (A-license)::
Advanced sailing course
The BFA-Binnen license entails the owners to lead sailing yachts on inland waters. The knowledge acquired in the basic course is perfected and extended in 23 classes. In the practical part, maneuvers as the man-overboard-rescue and the yacht jibe are learnt and sail and weight trim are practiced. The theoretical part prepares you for the exam. Reading Peter Günzl’s book ‘Segeln: Der neue Kurs. Zielorientiert zum A-Schein’ is mandatory.
Schedule: Mon- Fri or as an intensive course on two weekends.
Pre-requirements: basic-sailing license, minimum age 14, swimming ability
Minimum of participants required: 4
Price: € 319 (does not include 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: 2 hours practically oriented classes. The course gives you a first insight in what sailing is about. You get familiar with the dinghy and you gain your fist sailing experience. We show you how to jibe and how to hold a directional course.
If you enjoy your class and you want to learn more, you can upgrade to a basic sailing course.
Price: Trial Day € 62
BFA license in 8 days
From Beginner to Advanced::
In only one week
This intensive course prepares you for the BFA license in only one week. No prior knowlede of sailing required! 30 sailing classes and free practice after the classes on course days.
In the first two days the basic skills of sailing are acquired. In the following course days maneuvers as the man-overboard-rescue and the yacht jibe are learnt and sail and weight trim are practiced.
Pre-requirements: minimum age 14, swimming ability.
Minimum of participants required: 4
The theoretical part prepares you for the exam. Reading Peter Günzl’s book ‘Segeln: Der neue Kurs. Zielorientiert zum A-Schein’ is mandatory.
Next dates: TBA
Price: € 479 (does not include literature, examination fee, exhibition fee)
Examination fee € 35
Exhibition fee of the OesV (Austrian Sailing Association) € 30
May - September
Refresher Course::
Refresh and intensify you skills
Refresher Day: 3 hours of practically oriented classes plus one additional hour of free practice with a dinghy
Refresher Weekend: 6 hours of practically oriented classes plus two hours of free practice with a dinghy
Depending on your prior knowledge and wind conditions you practice maneuvers, how to keep a course, weight trim or anything you feel you need to refresh or improve.
Price: Refresher Day € 89
2-Day Course € 159
May - September
Private Class::
Professional one-to-one coaching
If you want to plan your time more flexible or you want to practice particular maneuvers, a private training is a good choice for you. Private classes are possible any time upon request and are suitable for all ages and all sailing skills.
Price: € 74 (60min practically oriented class, including boat rental);
for additional participants we charge a fee of € 12/ person