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100 years of the North Sea WeekChronicle of the only German ocean-going regatta series

Lasse Johannsen

 · 30.05.2022

100 years of the North Sea Week: Chronicle of the only German ocean-going regatta seriesPhoto: unbekannt
Initially, gaff sails dominated the scene: North Sea Week in the second half of the 1920s
In 1922, yachts started the North Sea Week for the first time. That was a hundred years ago. Time for a look back

This rough-and-tumble event has never experienced the sailing splendour of the imperial era. Since its first edition in 1922, however, it has reflected the times, and not just on the water.

We tell the history and stories of the only German ocean-going regatta series.

Read the chronicle in our new issue, issue 12/2022. Click here to find out all the ways you can obtain it.

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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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