The coast of Schleswig-Holstein has a well-developed sailing infrastructure for Yachtcharter. There are a number of modern, well equipped marinas and harbors, many berths and a wide range of charter yachts. The small distances between piers allow for relaxed sailing in short stages. The Kiel Fjord has ports and investors in: Stickenhoern, Schwentine fleet / Plueschowbecken, Wik, Holtenau Schwentine, Moenkeberg, Moeltenort, Laboe, Schilksee, Damp, Wendtorf. In Eckernfoerde there is the port town Kranzfelder, two marinas, a pier, the pier in Surendorf and the natural harbor in the Aschauer lagoon. The loop has marinas and harbors in: Schleswig, Missunde, Lindaunis, Arnis, Kappeln and Schleimuende. In the close loop entrance it is particularly necessary to pay attention, because of the strong east wind and standing waves, which can make the passage quite problematic. In addition, the bridge crossings at Lindaunis Kappeln should be treated with caution.
The sailing area is fairly easy and offers relaxed sailing. There are no tides and the currents are low. The lake area has a comprehensive system of buoys and lights. In the fjords, the water levels depend on the strength and direction of the wind. Easterly winds drive water into the bay and westerly winds push the water out. In the narrow entrance of the loop, sailors should be especially careful.