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VDWS Rescue Training

Goal of the Workshop:

After the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of participation. This serves as proof of the lifesaving qualification required in the VDWS Instructor training. Please note: This is not an official lifesaving certificate! For already licensed VDWS instructors, participation also counts as a license extension.


The seminar consists of two parts:

1. Rescue Part

In this part, you’ll learn and practice how to safely rescue people in distress – whether they’re windsurfers, kitesurfers, sailors, or SUP riders. Different water scenarios are simulated in practice to ensure you can bring both the victim and their equipment safely to shore.

In realistic exercises and practical sessions, you will gain:

  • Practical skills and knowledge for real-life emergencies.
  • Training in rescue, recovery, and transport of victims – by swimming, with a board, or using a motorboat.
  • Guidance on handling various situations, such as cramps, hypothermia, overheating, or unconsciousness.
  • Tips for communication, coordination, and risk management to act as a first responder safely and effectively.

2. Swimming Test

Your swimming ability will be tested. The test consists of:

  • Run-Swim-Run Test: 200 meters of running, 200 meters of swimming, and another 200 meters of running – all within a maximum time of 11 minutes.
  • Polocrawl Test: 50 meters of Polocrawl in calm water, within 50 seconds.

The seminar will prepare you perfectly for emergency situations on the water! 🌊💪

Please bring a wetsuit, shoes, and weather-appropriate warm clothing for both land and water. This will ensure you are fully prepared for all conditions!

After the workshop, participants will receive a certificate of participation. This serves as proof of the lifesaving qualification required in the VDWS Instructor training. However, please note that this is not the official DLRG lifesaving certificate, but rather the VDWS-recognized Rescue training, which includes the swimming test.

  • Duration: 2 days
     
  • Price:
    EUR 185.00 (for VDWS members)
    EUR 235.00 (for non-members)

Dates VDWS Rescue seminars

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Date
Course
Place
Status
Info
Date: 23.03. - 24.03.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Mallorca
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Mallorca
Status:
Date: 26.04. - 27.04.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Norddeich
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Norden, Norddeich
Status:
Date: 02.05. - 03.05.2026
Englisch
Rescue Workshop - Torbole I
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Torbole del Garda
Status:
Date: 18.05. - 19.05.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Wulfen I
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Wulfen, Fehmarn
Status:
Date: 06.06. - 07.06.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Pepelow
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Am Salzhaff
Status:
Date: 17.06. - 18.06.2026
Deutsch Niederländisch
Rescue Workshop - Brouwersdam I
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Ouddorp
Status:
Date: 07.07. - 08.07.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Berlin
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Berlin
Status:
Date: 03.09. - 04.09.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Dranske
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Dranske, Rügen
Status:
Date: 27.09. - 28.09.2026
Deutsch
Rescue Workshop - Wulfen II
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Wulfen, Fehmarn
Status:
Date: 07.10. - 08.10.2026
Deutsch Niederländisch
Rescue Workshop - Brouwersdam II
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Ouddorp
Status:
Date: 12.10. - 13.10.2026
Englisch
Rescue Workshop - Torbole II
Sailing Windsurfing Kitesurfing SUP Wingfoiling / Rescue Seminar
Place:
Torbole del Garda
Status: