Wassersportverein Wangen - Bodensee e.V.
Wassersportverein Wangen - Bodensee e.V. is a non-profit watersports club based in Oehningen-Wangen on Lake Constance, where it operates a clubhouse and a harbor area. According to the website, the club focuses on promoting watersports and runs a clearly defined season from April 1 to October 31. Its facilities and services include guest berths, sanitary amenities for visitors, and club boats for youth activities, including Optimist, Teeny, and 420er classes. The club serves members, juniors, and visiting sailors, offering regular youth training with instructors as well as events such as the Pfannkuchencup and documented club regattas. Founded in 1969, the association now has around 140 members and is affiliated with key regional and national sailing organizations.
History
According to the website, Wassersportverein Wangen - Bodensee e.V. was founded in 1969 and is registered as a non-profit association at the district court in Freiburg under number VR 550067. The club is based in 78337 Oehningen-Wangen, and its clubhouse and harbor are located at Zur Laende 2a. The club statutes dated 02 March 2012 define the core objective as the maintenance and promotion of watersports. Over time, the organization established an active club life with a seasonal operating period from April 1 to October 31, complemented by archived reports and event records since 2009. A notable infrastructure milestone for guest sailors was the new sanitary facility completed at the start of the 2010 season, including shower, washroom, toilet, and dishwashing option. In sporting terms, the club regularly documents regattas and youth activities, including club regattas, Hobie 16 events, and the youth Opti-C regatta.
Information
Youth section
Children and teenagers from age 8 train with instructors Jeannette and Franziska, usually on Wednesdays or Thursdays, and also join the annual Pfannkuchencup plus beginner sailing certification training.
Parking
Yes, parking at the harbor
Guest berths
Yes, eight guest berths available