Freie Universität Berlin

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To sail on Berlin’s waterways, the Sport Boat License (SBF) Binnen Sailing is required. It is valid for sailing boats with a sail area of 6 m² or more.
In the Basic Sailing Course, you will learn the essential practical skills: fundamental sailing techniques, maneuvers, safety rules, and first hands-on experience on the water.

The SBF Binnen can be obtained through FU UniSport for sailing boats, motorboats, or both options combined.

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• The SBF Binnen consists of a practical and a theoretical exam
  The practical skills are taught in the Basic Sailing Course. You may take the practical exam if you attend the first two course sessions and participate in at least eight practical sessions. Missed sessions cannot be made up. Each session covers a different topic.
• The topics of the SBF theory exam are not taught in the Basic Sailing Course. Therefore, participation in the FU Theory Course “SBF Binnen” is recommended (theory and practice build on each other). Alternatively, self-study is required.
• Additional costs apply for the theory course, the SBF exam, and the motorboat practice (4 × 60 minutes, from €104). The SBF Binnen exam fees start at approximately €120.The individual dates for the motorboat training can be arranged.

General remarks:
By booking, all participants confirm their swimming ability and acceptance of the boathouse rules.
Participation requirements: German language level B2 and a minimum age of 16.

Further information on exams and dates is available online. Recommended literature is provided for exam preparation.
We recommend taking the FU theory course – those who do not participate must prepare independently.

For questions please contact Per Salzwedel.