Segelschule Neusiedl

What Segelschule Neusiedl does

Segelschule Neusiedl GmbH is a privately-held family-operated sailing and water sports school headquartered at Seegelände 13, 7100 Neusiedl am See, Austria, on the northern shore of Lake Neusiedl. Founded around 1997 and operating for over 30 years under Managing Director Elvira Horvath and Senior Partner Willy Herold, the company delivers seasonal instruction from April to October across sailing, windsurfing, and wingsurfing/wingfoiling, with formal certification pathways through ÖSV (BFA-Binnen, Grundschein), VDWS (catamaran licence), and WSVO/ASV instructor credentials. The product portfolio spans introductory taster courses through intensive one-week "0-100" and All Inclusive Packages, plus specialized RS Quest, catamaran, Sprinto, and C-Licence instructor training, alongside youth programs (ages 6-17) and a full-day summer camp.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with multi-channel booking — a Stripe-integrated website offering online checkout, phone/email inquiries, and on-site sales. Revenue is diversified across course fees (€48-€885 per program), equipment rental (hourly rates plus seasonal Rent Cards at €430-€990), yacht charter and training trips on the Croatian/Slovenian coast, and events such as Sundown Sailing & Wine experiences, weekly Wednesday regattas, corporate incentives, and school sports weeks. Its technical stack is light: a real-time open-source wind monitoring service (Thomas Ederer's windsensor on GitHub), Stripe payments, GA4 analytics, YouTube video embeds, and Google Maps integration — no AI/ML, app, or proprietary platform. Customer segments are split between tourists/holidaymakers, children and youth, intermediate-to-advanced sailors seeking licensing, and smaller B2B flows from schools (HTL Mödling, HS Sechshauserstrasse) and corporate clients (Borealis, Eskimo Iglo).

Name

Segelschule Neusiedl

Legal name

Segelschule Neusiedl GmbH

Website

https://segelschule-neusiedl.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Segelschule Neusiedl is a family-operated Austrian water sports school on Lake Neusiedl delivering seasonal sailing, windsurfing, and wingsurfing instruction, equipment rental, and certification courses for tourists, youth, and schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing and Water Sports School

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures (THAJABAK)

Keywords

• Sailing instruction courses
• Windsurfing lessons
• Wingsurfing courses
• Boat rental services
• Water sports school

Headquarters

HQ city

Neusiedl Am See

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Sailing, Surfing, and Wingsurfing Courses: Structured courses from trial/taster courses to advanced training including basic courses, BFA-Binnen licensing courses, private lessons, and instructor certification training. Revenue generated through course fees, examination fees, and licensing fees.
2. Equipment Rental: Hourly, daily, and seasonal rental of boats (Optimist, Laser, Zugvogel, RS Quest, Hobbie 15, h26) and surf equipment (standard and PRO). Includes Rent Cards (seasonal passes) for boats and surfing gear.
3. Charter Services: Yacht charter services for seafaring trips along Croatian and Slovenian coast. Sailing yachts provided through carefully selected partner network.
4. Events and Corporate Incentives: Corporate team-building events, regatta competitions, Sundown Sailing & Wine experiences, and school sports weeks.
5. Vouchers and Gift Cards: Sale of gift vouchers for courses, Sundown experiences, or monetary amounts. Valid for one year from date of issue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Segelschule Neusiedl is a sailing and water sports school located at Lake Neusiedl in Neusiedl am See, Austria, offering structured sailing courses (Basic, BFA-Binnen inland licensing, catamaran, private lessons, instructor certification), wingsurfing and windsurfing lessons, equipment and boat rentals, seasonal Rent Card subscriptions, seafaring trips along the Croatian and Slovenian coast, corporate team-building events, school sports weeks, regattas, and gift vouchers.

Product overview

Segelschule Neusiedl operates as a comprehensive water sports school and rental service at Lake Neusiedl, Austria. The core offering centers on sailing instruction (basic courses, BFA-Binnen certification, specialized training like RS Quest and catamaran), windsurfing lessons (beginner through advanced), and wingsurfing courses. Youth programming includes dedicated children's sailing and surfing courses plus summer camps. Professional instructor certification (C-License) is available. The rental division provides boats (Optimist, Laser, Zugvogel, RS Quest, Hobie Cat 15, h26), surf equipment (standard and PRO grade), and wingsurfing gear through hourly rental or seasonal Rent Cards. Seafaring services encompass training trips and individual cruises along the Croatian/Slovenian coast, FB-2 seminars, and yacht charter. Additional offerings include corporate team building events, school sports weeks, regatta competitions, and gift vouchers. The business is structured as a sailing school with interconnected course, rental, and events divisions serving beginners through professional certification seekers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basic Sailing Course Entry-level sailing course teaching fundamental boat handling, basic maneuvers, and theoretical knowledge on Zugvogel boats. Course runs 18-20 hours and awards the basic sailing license upon completion. A PLUS variant includes free boat rental until season end. Priced at €380 (basic) or €495 (PLUS).
• BFA Binnen Course Intermediate sailing course building on basic knowledge to master challenging maneuvers and earn the inland navigation license (BFA-Binnen) recognized for operating vessels on Austrian and European inland waterways. A PLUS variant includes free boat rental until season end. Priced at €420 (basic) or €535 (PLUS).
• 0 to 100 Course Intensive one-week course that takes complete beginners to BFA-Binnen certification in a single season. Includes 7 days of intensive training with both practical sailing and comprehensive theoretical instruction, ending with the BFA-Binnen exam. Priced at €640 (basic) or €755 (PLUS with season boat hire).
• All Inclusive Package Combined package offering both Basic Course and BFA-Binnen Course at a reduced bundle price. Includes course materials, boat rental during courses, life jackets, and oilskins. The PLUS variant adds season boat hire from end of basic course. Priced at €770 or €885 for PLUS.
• Private Sailing Lessons One-on-one sailing instruction with a professional instructor, customized to individual learning goals and schedules. Priced at €75 per hour plus optional boat rental if needed. Available for individuals of all levels from beginners to advanced.
• Individual Coaching Package of 10 private sailing lessons on Zugvogel boats, tailored to individual level and goals for time-constrained participants. Available for 1-3 persons with tiered pricing from €790 for solo to €290 per person for groups of three.
• RS Quest Training Specialized 3-hour training for the RS Quest sailing dinghy covering sail setting, reefing, trim, maneuvers, capsize recovery, trapeze sailing, and gennaker handling. Conducted with minimum 2 participants. Priced at €140 including boat, wetsuit, and life jacket.
• Sprinto Training Training for the Sprinto, one of the fastest monohull boats on Lake Neusiedl. Covers sail setting, trimming, maneuver training, and trapeze sailing. Minimum 2 participants required.
• Catamaran Course High-speed catamaran sailing course covering tacking, gybing, buoy maneuvers, trapeze sailing, and flyer techniques. Awards International VDWS Catamaran License upon completion. Priced from €850 for one person to €405 per person for groups of three, with VDWS Cat licence issue fee of €35.
• Sailing Refresher Course Two-day intensive sailing refresher for former students seeking to regain confidence after a break. Practiced maneuvers include mooring, tacking, mooring procedures, gybing, person overboard, reefing, and collision avoidance. Priced at €210 for 2 days on freely selectable weekends.
• Ladies Sailing Women-only sailing re-entry course in a relaxed atmosphere, designed for those who have previously completed basic or BFA courses and want to refresh their skills. Small groups with individual support. Priced at €115 per person for one course day.
• Trial Sailing Course (Schnupperkurs) Introductory 1.5-hour sailing experience on a Zugvogel dinghy with an instructor, designed for first-timers seeking an initial taste of the sport. Priced at €75 for solo participants or €48 per person for groups of 2 or more. Includes equipment and life jackets.
• Basic Windsurfing Course Entry-level windsurfing course teaching basic maneuvers and awarding the basic surfing license. Minimum age 12 years. PLUS variant includes board rental until season end. Priced from €350.
• Advanced Windsurfing Course Advanced windsurfing course covering high-speed techniques, beachstart, harness surfing, and trim technique. Requires basic license knowledge. Priced at €365 with equipment, wetsuit, and harness included. Minimum 3 participants.
• Windsurfing Taster Course

Quantifiable outcome

• Participants can obtain official sailing licences (Grundschein, BFA-Binnen) recognized for operating vessels on Austrian and European inland waterways
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hotel WendeminorOthersPartner business listed on the sailing school's partner page. Hotel accommodation recommendation for visiting guests.
• Neusiedler CsardaminorOthersPartner business listed on the sailing school's partner page. Restaurant recommendation for visiting guests.
• Seewinkler Party ServicecoreOthersCatering partner for events including Sundown Sailing & Wine and corporate events. Provides picnic baskets and food services for sailing school events.
• Heuriger StadlerminorOthersPartner business listed on the sailing school's partner page. Wine tavern recommendation for visiting guests.
• Burgenland TourismminorOthersRegional tourism organization for Burgenland state. Listed as partner with logo on website.
• Christoph Hess (Winzer)coreOthersYoung winemaker providing wines for Sundown Sailing & Wine events. Supplies six wines including Pink Princess (Frizzante Rose), white wines (Welschriesling, Grüner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc), and Zweigelt Neusiedlersee DAC.
• European Travel Insurance (Europäische Reiseversicherung)minorOthersRecommended travel insurance provider for course participants. Partner code VS13926 for Segelschule Neusiedl GmbH.
• VDWS (Verband Deutscher Wassersportschulen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for water sports schools. Sailing school is member and issues VDWS licences (catamaran licence). Safety Tool insurance program partner with code VS13926.
• ÖSV (Österreichischer Segel-Verband)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Sailing Federation. Sailing school issues ÖSV licences (BFA-Binnen, Grundschein) and is qualified to conduct ÖSV-recognized instructor training.
• WSVO (Wassersport-Verband Österreich)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Water Sports Association. Instructors are qualified according to WSVO guidelines (C licence, C licence plus, B licence).
• ASV (Austrian Sailing Federation member)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as Verbandsmitglied (association member) alongside ÖSV. Coordinates sailing standards and licensing in Austria.
• WindfinderminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeather forecasting service for wind conditions at Lake Neusiedl. Provides wind forecasts to sailing school website visitors.
• WindguruminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWeather forecasting service for wind conditions at Lake Neusiedl. Provides wind forecasts to sailing school website visitors.
• ZAMG (Zentralanstalt für Meteorologie und Geodynamik)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustria's official meteorological service. Weather data linked on sailing school's partner page.
• Croatian and Slovenian Yacht ChartersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCarefully selected charter partners for sailing yachts along Croatian and Slovenian coast. Used for training trips and seafaring charter services.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boards & More GmbH: Austrian-headquartered boardsports company (fanatic, northwinds, ion) that influences water sports equipment, instructor training, and standards across the sailing/windsurfing/wingsurfing space in which Segelschule Neusiedl operates.
• The Moorings: International yacht charter operator with sailing holidays in Croatia and Slovenia — directly overlapping with Segelschule Neusiedl's seafaring and charter offering, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Sunsail: Global yacht charter and flotilla sailing holiday operator that overlaps with Segelschule Neusiedl's seafaring/charter division (Croatian/Slovenian coast) and corporate/school incentive trips, albeit at much larger scale.
• VDWS (Verband Deutscher Wassersportschulen): Sector-wide association of German and Austrian water sports schools; it is the licensing and curriculum authority that Segelschule Neusiedl operates under, and most other Austrian/German sailing schools are VDWS member-schools competing in the same regulatory framework.

Emerging players

• Sailogy: Online yacht charter marketplace that competes with Segelschule Neusiedl's Croatian/Slovenian charter services by giving consumers a digital-first booking experience for similar sailing holidays.

Direct peers

• Surf & Segelschule Heli's Neusiedl: Direct competitor offering sailing and windsurfing instruction as well as kite and wing courses on Lake Neusiedl, targeting the same tourist and beginner customer segments.
• Segelschule Podersdorf: Direct rival sailing school located on Lake Neusiedl in Podersdorf, offering comparable sailing and windsurfing courses, equipment rental, and licensing (BFA-Binnen) on the same body of water.
• Surfschule und Segelschule am Neusiedler See – Breitenbrunn: Another sailing and surfing school operating on Lake Neusiedl in Breitenbrunn, providing similar courses, rental, and licensing pathways directly competing for the same local demand.

Regional players

• Wingsurfing.at / Wingfoil Center Austria: Austrian wing/wingfoil school network offering the emerging wingsurfing curriculum that Segelschule Neusiedl has just added; comparable in segment focus but operating at different Austrian lake locations.
• Surfcamp Austria: Austrian surf and youth water sports camp operator offering multi-day programs that overlap with Segelschule Neusiedl's Ferienspaß summer camp and Kids Surfing course on Lake Neusiedl and other Austrian waters.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/segelschuleneusiedl
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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