The world and vice world champions of this year's 18-meter class gliding world championships, Stefan Langer and Simon Schröder, have chosen Bitterwasser as their next destination. Following their successes in Uvalde, Texas, they are now taking on a special mission: as part of Wilfried Grosskinsky's 1000 km camp, they are passing on their knowledge to young up-and-coming pilots.
At the invitation of Bitterwasser and Wilfried Grosskinsky, the two top pilots are currently in Bitterwasser, where they are coaching young, talented pilots as part of the renowned 1000 km camp. With their experience from international competitions and their successes at world-class level, they offer the participants valuable insights into flight tactics, route planning and performance optimization.
Wilfried Grosskinsky's 1000 km camp is known for promoting ambitious young talent and giving them the opportunity to learn from the best. The exceptional conditions in Bitterwasser provide the perfect backdrop to put what has been learned directly into practice.
The winner of the Bitterwasser Cup, 19-year-old Benedikt Waegele, who has already flown over 1200 km in the Alps in Germany, was selected for this coaching. Here in Bitterwasser he has the opportunity to prove his talent in Namibia and learn from the best.
Stefan Langer and Simon Schröder inspire not only through their successes, but also through their passion and desire to share their knowledge with the next generation. We are excited to see what success stories will emerge from this special collaboration!
By Luc Stalman, Team Captain representing the Wilfried Grosskinsky Foundation The second half of our 1000 km training camp has begun, and with the arrival of Felix Herold and Andreas Weitz, a new chapter unfolds.
By Luc Stalman, Team Captain on behalf of the Wilfried Grosskinsky Foundation The annual 1000 km training camp in Bitterwasser has once again started exceptionally well.