Photo essay: Historical pictures show operations at Kiel Yacht School after the First World War

In the spring of 1910, the "KYS" was entered in the register of associations as the Imperial Yacht School with its own assets. The spiritus rector was the then almost 70-year-old Admiral Barandon, who from then on went on training voyages with "his" yachting students on the ketch "Zukunft", which was donated by the Kaiser.

Since then, the basic principles of the KYS have been preserved: The young people manage the yacht school themselves, the boats are sailed and maintained on their own responsibility. Beginners learn from experienced sailors, and alumni provide moral and material support. Today, girls and boys are on board together. The yacht school runs daily on small and large boats. More information: kyc.de/home/education/kiel-yacht-school

The photo essay about the Kiel Yacht School in the 1920s has been published in the current issue of YACHT classic, which went on sale on 21 May (available here). YACHT subscribers get the magazine delivered to their door for free. You can also read the portrait of shipyard founder Henry Rasmussen, the history of the "Nordwest" and look back on Classic Week 2024 in photos by Nico Krauss.