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Kieler Woche125 years of the Aalregatta: Classics sail and celebrate with us

Lasse Johannsen

 · 22.04.2018

Kieler Woche: 125 years of the Aalregatta: Classics sail and celebrate with usPhoto: YACHT/N. Krauss
125 years of the Aalregatta: Classics sail and celebrate with us
The organisers of the traditional race, which runs from Kiel to Eckernförde at the start of Kiel Week, are expecting up to 100 veterans at the start on 16 June

On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the Aalregatta, the Friends of Classic Yachts the programme of his event "Rendezvous of the classics" for participation in the traditional race.

The imperial "Meteor IV" and ThyssenKrupp's first "Germania" in a duel. When "Willem Zwo" was at the helm, his rivals gave way at every buoy.Photo: siehe Angabe wenn bekannt The imperial "Meteor IV" and ThyssenKrupp's first "Germania" in a duel. When "Willem Zwo" was at the helm, his rivals gave way at every buoy.

Because the large racing yachts were able to prove their speed potential above all on long-distance races, a regatta was started for them on the first Kiel Week weekend in 1893, which led from Kiel to Eckernförde, the fishing village from which most of the yacht sailors came.

Crew of the "Meteor IV" - fishermen from Eckernförde, who enjoyed the highest favour as the best in their guild.Photo: YACHT-Archiv Crew of the "Meteor IV" - fishermen from Eckernförde, who enjoyed the highest favour as the best in their guild.

These "Eel Regatta" has become an integral part of the "biggest sailing event in the world". After a break, it has been back as the opening event since 2017 and the field of participants for the upcoming anniversary will be somewhat reminiscent of days gone by. The organisers are expecting 50 to 100 classics at the start.

Spinnaker start for the eel regatta in the 1980s Spinnaker start for the eel regatta in the 1980s

They will meet on Thursday at the Henningsen & Steckmest shipyard in Grauhöft near Kappeln on the Schlei. A cosy evening with food, drinks and live music is on the programme here. The regatta from Kappeln to Möltenort follows on Friday, where more classic friends will join the fleet.

Premiere for the freshly restored twelve-seater "Blue Marlin"

Schedule of the Rendezvous of the Classics:

Thursday, 14 Junefrom midday: Arrival of the first participants at the Classic Rendezvous in Kappeln/Grauhöft at the Henningsen & Steckmest yacht and boatyard. A cosy evening with a chat, food, drinks and live band is planned. Prior booking is required for the dinner.

Friday, 15 June7 am: breakfast together; 8 am: opening of the regatta offices; 9 am: helmsmen's briefing; 11 am: start of the sea race from Schleimünde to Kiel, Möltenort pier; from 6 pm: opening of the regatta offices in Möltenort; from 7 pm: dinner followed by live music MS DANA / old lightship; 9 pm: award ceremony for the sea race; 10.30 pm: helmsmen's briefing for the eel regatta.

Saturday, 16 Junefrom 7 a.m.: plate breakfast in the Galerie-Café Röhrskroog; 10.45 a.m.: start of the first classics for the eel regatta. The starting line will be between the harbour master's tower of the Olympic harbour Düsternbrook and a starting buoy. The starting order can be found in the sailing instructions; until 7 p.m.: Finish in front of Eckernförde town harbour. The finish line is formed by a target ship (presumably a V-boat of the German Navy) and a target pier. An attempt will be made to reserve a berth area behind the bascule bridge for the classic boats. The bascule bridge will open frequently. Please also observe the corresponding marshalling boats. 9 pm: Award ceremony for the Aalregatta participants on the stage at the harbour tip.

Sunday, 17 Junefrom 8 a.m.: Breakfast buffet in the "Luzifer". Registration is required. 11.40 am: 1st start for the return race to Kiel. The award ceremony for the return regatta will take place during the 2019 winter meeting in Hamburg.

The twelve-oared "Anita", which has been sailing again since last summer, is still a ketch after extensive refurbishment, but now without the distinctive doghouse.
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Lasse Johannsen

Lasse Johannsen

Deputy Editor in Chief YACHT

Born in Kiel, grew up on the water and on board, trained as a sailor in the club and sailing on the North and Baltic Seas. After school, navy and legal training, he worked as a trainee at YACHT from 2007-2009 in the Panorama department, which he now heads. He is also responsible for the special edition of YACHT classic, has published several books with Delius-Klasing and is deputy editor-in-chief of YACHT. Johannsen is an enthusiastic cruising sailor on his own keel and an active supporter of the German classic boat scene.

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