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Boat Schools in Kiel

Kiel is Germany's sailing capital – Kiel Week is the world's largest sailing event. The Kiel Fjord and the Kiel Canal offer ideal conditions for the coastal boat licence. Numerous schools train students for coastal waters here.

Waterways in Kiel

Kiel offers access to: Kiel Fjord, Baltic Sea, Kiel Canal and Kiel Bay.

SBF Coastal
Required for coastal waters (North and Baltic Sea).
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Boat Schools in Kiel

Here are 5 boat schools in Kiel that offer boat licence training.

Sportbootschule Mielke

Kiel

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSKSSRCUBI
Website

Ostseewassersport Poseidon

Kiel

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSRC
Website

Bootsfahrschule Dietz

Kiel

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSKSSRCUBI
Website

Sportbootschule Kiel

Kiel

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSRC
Website

WSS Zwischen den Meeren

Kiel

SBF BinnenSBF SeeSKSSRCUBILRC
Website
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Exams in Kiel

The DMYV offers regular exams in Kiel, both for the coastal boat licence and radio certificates.

Theory exam
30 multiple-choice questions (SBF Inland: 45 min, SBF Coastal: 60 min incl. navigation).
Practical exam
On-water manoeuvres: docking, turning, stopping and man-overboard. Plus knots.
Exam bodies
Exams are administered by the DMYV (German Motor Yacht Association) or the DSV (German Sailing Association).

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Frequently asked questions about Kiel

Which licence do I need for Kiel Fjord?

For Kiel Fjord and the Baltic Sea, you need the SBF Coastal licence. Many boat schools in Kiel also offer the SRC radio certificate as part of their courses.

Further reading

→ All boat school cities → Learn SBF Inland with BoatPass → Learn SBF Coastal with BoatPass → What does the boat licence cost? → SBF exam: how theory and practice work → All German boating licences at a glance

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