Founded in 1989, S.A.L.T. Yacht GmbH is one of the largest companies of its kind in Germany, with numerous corporate divisions in the inland and abroad.

Company history

1988
Foundation of the Saarbrücken OHG yacht school by Charly Russ
Foundation of the yacht sailing division on Lake Constance
1989
Foundation of S.A.L.T. GmbH (Sea Air Land Travel) by Charly Russ
Chartering of sailing and motor yachts, organization of sailing trips worldwide
1991
Foundation of SALT water sports for students
Several collaborations in the context of university sports
1992
Foundation of the exclusive yacht travel division
Mexico, Seychelles, Caribbean, Maldives, Tonga, New Zealand, etc..
1993
Merger of Saarbrücken OHG and SALT GmbH to
S.A.L.T. Yacht GmbH
1994
Foundation of the division / training center S.A.L.T. Yacht Luxembourg
1996
Christian Russ takes over the management
Foundation of the S.A.L.T. IT services
Creation of software and internet solutions for the tourism industry
1999
Foundation of the division Sunsail Sailing School at Bostalsee
with school yacht on Lake Constance, skipper training
2001
Construction of the charter harbor and marina Saartropez Saarbrücken
Houseboat base, moorings
2005
Foundation of the divison and training center sailing school on Bostalsee
2006
Foundation of the S.A.L.T. Yacht Rhein-Main
based in Mainz-Kastel
Training in Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, Darmstadt
2010
Takeover of the Bostalsee surfing school
Training center, rental station and event location
2013
Foundation of the SALT Stand Up Paddling division
Opening of the SUP station at Bostalsee
Training center, rental station, event location
2015
Foundation of the SALT Skippertraining Motor division
with maneuver / lock training and sailing trips
2019
Foundation of S.A.L.T. Italy
based in Cannero Riviera / Lago Maggiore
Training center, rental, waterfun
Acquisition of Costa Maritim GmbH based in Wiesbaden
Training center Rhein-Main
2020
Foundation of S.A.L.T. France based in Paris / France.
Exclusive trips, tours, programs, incentives

Projects in progress
Foundation of the SALT SUP Lounge division
mobile SUP station and event location
Foundation of SALT passenger shipping
Construction and operation of a passenger ferry on the Bostalsee