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Licenses and permissions

The new water sports season is expected to start from April 19, 2022.


The basic prerequisite for rental is a corresponding rental authorization in the respective sport. These can be obtained in part through different course offerings. The courses teach theoretical & practical basics as well as the experienced & careful handling of the water sports equipment. Furthermore, they include the basic boathouse rules as well as nature conservation regulations.

Those who have obtained a rental authorization are then allowed to rent the boating equipment. A regular refresher course is not mandatory, but in case of a longer water sports break or uncertainty it is advisable to attend a refresher course or an introductory course.

In addition, further licenses can be acquired, e.g. VDWS licenses (Association of German Water Sports Schools) or the official sport boat license (SBF) Binnen/ See.

The rental rules for canoes, sailboats, rowing boats, windsurfing and stand-up paddling must be observed!

Canoe borrowing authorization

Borrowing privileges can be obtained by successfully completing a basic course.

Rowing loan authorization-Skiff (single)

Skiff borrowing privileges can be obtained by successfully completing a basic course or by attending an instruction session.

Rowing crew boat skipper crew boat

Sailing rental authorization beginner boats

The basic requirement for the rental of sailboats is the sport boat license (SBF) inland sailing. We have compiled detailed information on obtaining the license on the page "Information on the sport boat license" (please be sure to note!).

Sport boat license Binnen - motor boat

The sport boat license Binnen (only motor) is a prerequisite for motor boats from 15 hp.

Sport boat license Binnen- sailboat

The sport boat license inland is a prerequisite for sailboats from 3 m² sail area on federal waterways.

Sailing rental authorization advanced boats

To be allowed to sail the advanced boats, you must successfully complete an advanced course. The basic requirement for booking is the sport boat license Binnen (sailing).

Sport boat license sea

The SBF See-Schein includes only motorboat driving, no sailboat!

Catamaran borrowing authorization

Prerequisite for booking the Cat courses is the sport boat license Binnen (sailing).

Catamaran-VDWS-License

As an authorized VDWS water sports school, the VDWS basic certificate cat sailing (worldwide recognized training certificate) can be acquired with us.

Stand-Up Paddling Rental Authorization

The loan authorization can be obtained by successfully attending a basic course.

Windsurfing rental authorization

The prerequisite for obtaining the borrowing authorization is the successful completion of a basic or advanced course or an instruction session.

Windsurfing VDWS license

As an authorized VDWS water sports school, the VDWS basic windsurfing certificate (worldwide recognized training certificate) can be acquired.