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So you would like to try water-skiing?
Here is the answer
The club open to all BFG personnel, families and friends.
Every Sunday from Mid May to Mid September
We run the club every Sunday morning, from mid May until mid September at the cable ski lake at Stemmen between Rinteln and Vlotho. Start time is usually 10.00 during May and September and 09.30 in June, July and August - telephone for details:
Phone Bryan on;
Rinteln (05751 917567)
or 0171 7989841
We can provide instruction and almost guarantee success!!!
It is open to all ages and children as young as eight have taken to it like ducks to water and mothers and grandmothers have been known to star.
You do need to be able to swim, but don't need to be a Michael Phelps as the buoyancy aid will have you bobbing around like a cork.
You don't need to be a German speaker.
The session is run exclusively for us but if you wish to bring your German friend along you are welcome to do so.
What does it cost?
15 Euros for
two hours skiing
(plus 3 Euros for a wetsuit- optional)
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT IF THE CLUB IS GOING TO SURVIVE
To ski in a public session would cost you more and there could be a lot more people around.
We have a number of pieces of equipment that belong to the club and the centre has a variety of skis and equipment for our use. We have a selection of club shirts, sweatshirts and caps for sale (see Club Gear)
So if you fancy having a go at wakeboarding or just fancy trying something new, we are the people to see.
We recommend that you use a wetsuit and you can either bring your own or hire one from the centre for €3.
In the summer the place is ideal for a day out, with a cafe, a Schnell Imbiss, crazy Golf and a children's playground.
If you want to make a weekend of it there is a campsite with good facilities nearby as well. (see Links and FAQs)
We are a non-profit making club of like minded enthusiasts who would like to encourage and help others to participate and learn the sport.
Any money we make gets ploughed back into the club to buy equipment, (we have purchased numerous club kneeboards and wakeboards).
The centre was rebuilt a few years ago after a serious fire and boasts a good shop and snack bar. The centre also welcomes units/squadrons during the week as well but do let them know if you want to bring a large group. The contact phone number for the centre is 05755 444
The Water Ski Centre
How to find us
The easiest way is:
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Bad Eilsen exit on A2
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Right at the lights towards Rinteln
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Right at the lights onto 238 to Rinteln
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Stay on 238 sign posted to Lemgo
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Over River Weser, Rinteln on the right
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Follow road into Möllenbeck
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Go past Shell garage on right
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Immediately after pedestrian crossing lights, turn at junction towards Vlotho
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Follow road to Stemmen village
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Through village to signed turn on right to WESER FRIEZEIT CENTRUM
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Follow signs to water ski lake (through the gap in the chained off road), not campsite
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You can see the lakes from the car park
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Map (see below)
Alternatively if you are coming from the Osnabruck or Gutersloh direction:
Vlotho / Bad Oeynhausen exit of A2 direction Vlotho on the B514
Follow Road with River Weser on your left until road does a large Z bend
Follow road direction Niedernmühle and Varenholz
Through Varenholz village to signed turn on left to WESER FRIEZEIT CENTRUM
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Follow signs to water ski lake (through the gap in the chained off road), not campsite
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You can see the lakes from the car park
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Map (see below)
Water-skiers do it at at least 30kph, if you can't beat us join us
For e-mail contact