Welcome to DeafVentures
Your inclusive kitesurfing school and your provider of watersports events
Kitesurfing
Want to learn this popular sport as a beginner, with full accessibility and using sign language?
SUP & Wing
First-time experience with stand-up paddleboarding? Or learning to fly with the wing?
Wakeboarding & Water-skiing
Do you prefer being towed by a cable? We’ll help you take your first steps on a wakeboard and water skis.
Individual camps
Would you like to book a bespoke camp for yourself and your group? Then have a look here.
For beginners and those simply curious
Our most popular packages
10 years of DeafVentures
- Søndervig / Denmark
- 7 days
- 17.07. - 24.07.2027
Beginners’ kitesurfing course in June
- Suhrendorf / Ummanz
- 5 days
- 21.06 - 25.06.27
Beginners’ kitesurfing course in September
- Suhrendorf / Ummanz
- 5 days
- 13.09 - 17.09.27
Deafventures
About us
Our kitesurfing school, DeafVentures, specialises in providing you with the very best kitesurfing training. With our experienced kitesurfing instructors, you’ll learn the basics of kitesurfing as well as advanced techniques in safe and professional kitesurfing courses. We also offer water sports camps and exciting adventure events that promise unforgettable experiences. All our courses and events are inclusive and are conducted in sign language or using accessible communication methods to meet the needs of deaf people.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, at DeafVentures we offer specialised courses for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Our instructors communicate in sign language and design lessons to be visually oriented in order to cater for specific needs. We adapt to your communication needs.
Our lessons are visually oriented, which means we rely heavily on visual cues, clear demonstrations and visual instructions. Our instructors are trained to understand the individual needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing people and to respond accordingly.
Our instructors communicate mainly in German Sign Language (DGS) and sign-supported spoken language (LBG). We also use facial expressions, gestures and other non-verbal signals to support the lessons as effectively as possible.
Yes, at DeafVentures we warmly welcome people with cochlear implants (CI) and those with other forms of hearing impairment. Our courses are designed to be flexible so that we can cater to the specific needs of each participant.
Yes, we offer specialised courses tailored to the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. These courses place particular emphasis on visual learning experiences and provide more intensive support.
Safety is our top priority at DeafVentures. We use special visual signals and methods to ensure that all water sports participants, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing, are safe at all times. Our instructors are trained to watch out for visual emergency signals.
Yes, our courses are suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners. We offer tailor-made courses that are adapted to the participants’ individual skills and experience.
You are welcome to bring your own equipment, but we also provide all the necessary gear, including a kite, board, wetsuit and safety equipment.
The duration of the courses may vary. A typical course lasts 5 days, with around 2–3 hours of tuition per day. We adapt the lesson times flexibly to suit your needs. Wind and weather also play a part.
Our groups are small to ensure personalised attention. As a rule, there are a maximum of 3 people per group on the water, and a maximum of 6 people in the theory session. We also offer one-to-one lessons for deaf and hard-of-hearing participants.
Booking can be made online via our website or by email. We accept PayPal and bank transfers. If you have any special requirements, please let us know so that we can tailor your course accordingly.
At the Surfhostel, you can rent the main house, the bungalows and special tiny houses such as the treehouse.
The bungalows have 6- or 8-bed rooms, each separated from the others by a small corridor. They are functionally furnished, ideal for groups or families who wish to travel together.
Yes, for more privacy, you can stay in one of the Tiny Houses or the treehouse. The Tiny Houses are stylishly fitted out, featuring a small kitchen, a double bed and a sunset terrace with sea views. The treehouse offers a unique experience of sleeping high up in the trees.
The Tiny Houses are converted site huts with cosy, sustainable interiors. They feature a double bed, pull-out beds, a kitchen, heating, a shower and toilet, and a terrace with a view of the sunset. The second Tiny House even has an additional guest room with a panoramic view.
Yes, breakfast is included with most accommodation options at the Ummaii Surf Hostel, except for the Tiny Houses, where breakfast is optional. A bread roll delivery service is available, and nearby is the Tiki Bar & Pizzeria, which also delivers pizza and cocktails directly to your accommodation.
Yes, Ummaii offers special surfing packages that combine accommodation and surfing lessons. There is also an on-site surf centre where you can hire everything you need for your surfing trip.
Yes, the Ummaii Surf Hostel is family-friendly. There are various accommodation options that are well suited to families, as well as special activities designed with families in mind.
The Ummaii Surf Hostel is situated right next to the beach. Depending on your accommodation, you’ll be just a few minutes’ walk from the best surf spots.
As well as breakfast, the Tiki Bar & Pizzeria offers a small but excellent selection of food. For groups of 10 or more, a hot dinner can also be booked.
You can book your accommodation directly via the enquiry form on the Ummaii website. Online booking is deliberately not available to save you unnecessary platform fees. You can pay on arrival or by bank transfer once your booking has been confirmed.
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