The purpose of the association is to practice water sports, promote water sports and recreational shipping, especially among young members, and maintain sporting and camaraderie relationships at home and abroad. To achieve this purpose, the organization of an orderly sports, training and course operation is included. Including leisure and mass sports. Implementation of sports and sporting or non-sporting events for members and non-members. Training and further education of instructors, trainers and helpers. Talent scouting and talent promotion, especially in the youth sector. Development of motor skills, reduction of aggression through sports activities and meaningful activities with others to learn consideration and teamwork. Creation of movement-oriented youth work and youth social work offers. In addition, the association wants to convey to all members and interested parties the protection and care of the environment. Here, of course, especially in the shore and water area. Sensitization to the handling of resources and the responsibility for the care of lakes and seas. Various programs should be developed that can be applied in a practical way, including assistance in emergency situations. Cooperation with international organizations that also strive for a conscious, healthy and safety-oriented lifestyle and work style is desired. The association opens doors, builds bridges and removes obstacles, especially through public relations and lobbying, education and counseling, but also through individual, personal counseling and promotion. Within the framework of its purpose, the association can create national and international institutions, participate in other profit or non-profit institutions nationally and internationally, engage auxiliary persons, found organizations or support them through donations.