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- Despite concerns about the North Sea and the ebb and flow of the tides, the Netherlands offers ideal, comfortable sailing areas for motorised inland boats, with the tides acting as an advantage.  
- Regattas make clever use of the tides: relay sailing with lock clearances and ‘fox hunts’ in branching waterways.  
- There is a contrast between light one-design dinghies for racing and heavy, luxurious cruising yachts such as the ‘Brandaris’, which serves as a floating summer home.

100 years ago: YACHT 24/1926 – A visit to our Dutch sporting colleagues

- The ‘Thor Heyerdahl’ is a three-masted topsail schooner, built in 1930 and run by volunteers, with 14 sails and a sail area of 830 m².  
- The ship has served as a training vessel for over 40 years, running projects such as ‘Classroom Under Sail’, and trains the next generation of seafarers.  
- Rising costs, stricter regulations and the founder’s retirement are jeopardising the project; a foundation is to be set up to ensure its long-term survival.

“Thor Heyerdahl”: How volunteers keep the tall ship afloat

- The “Gorch Fock” returns to Kiel after 165 days and over 14,000 nautical miles on a training voyage to North America.
- In New York, she was the star of the windjammer parade marking the 250th anniversary of US Independence and went on to win the Five Sisters Trophy.
- The voyage included demanding training in the North Atlantic and a crossing of the Arctic Circle amidst icebergs, confirming her role as a training ship and ambassador.

“Gorch Fock”: Back in Kiel under full sail

- The wooden yacht ‘Pavane’, designed by Olin Stephens and built in 1965, was thoroughly restored by boatbuilder Kyrell Becker over a period of three years.  
- Among other things, Becker replaced the stern, frames, bonded joints, engine and electrical system, whilst consistently preserving the yacht’s original racing character.  
- Plans are in place for a more modern 9/10 rig with a taller carbon mast and a new set of sails to significantly boost performance in light and moderate winds.

‘Pavane’: How details and materials were harmoniously incorporated into the restoration of this classic car

- In Hamburg, alongside the national 30-square-metre cruiser class, a 35-square-metre dinghy cruiser class emerged, with its own construction regulations and around 7–8 boats built.  
- The 35-square-metre dinghy cruisers proved to be very fast, comfortable and dry; their times were generally better than those of the national 30-square-metre cruisers.  
- Ott’s design emphasises solid construction, a new interior layout with a centreboard case positioned far aft, a high rig and suitability for shallow waters with short swells.

100 years ago: YACHT 4/1926 – 35-square-metre dinghy cruiser

- In 1902, the imperial yacht ‘Meteor III’ was christened in New York by Alice Roosevelt; it was a political symbol of German-American friendship.  
- The Rheingold sparkling wine intended for the christening was secretly replaced by Moët & Chandon champagne, sparking a ‘champagne war’ and causing outrage.  
- Moët & Chandon’s multi-million lawsuit against Söhnlein & Co. fails; nevertheless, both brands gain worldwide attention as a result of the scandal.

History: How the christening of the imperial ‘Meteor III’ sparked a champagne war

- Gustaf Estlander designs a 40-square-metre archipelago cruiser as a prize boat for the Royal Swedish Sailing Society, in accordance with new building regulations.
- Due to the economic depression, Swedish yacht clubs are promoting sailing by raffling high-quality class yachts amongst their members.
- In Germany, the North German Regatta Association and the Hamburg Yacht Club introduce raffles for 30-square-metre archipelago cruisers; greater involvement is called for.

100 years ago: YACHT 26/1926 – The Royal Swedish Sailing Society’s raffle prize boat

- In 2013, Britt Lange and Robert Schmidbauer discovered the neglected Laurin-Koster ‘Nautical’ in Gothenburg and bought it despite its dilapidated condition.
- Over the course of ten years, extensive structural work, a new interior, rigging and electrical systems transformed the classic wooden yacht into the restored ‘Solberta’.
- Today, the ‘Solberta’ is once again sailing as a seaworthy Laurin-Koster in the Baltic Sea; she is moored in Flensburg and combines classic lines with modern comfort.

“Solberta”: Ten years spent trying to save a Laurin-Koster

- From 24 to 26 September 2026, classic GFK boats will gather in Maasholm harbour for the annual event.
- On Friday, participants will arrive at the municipal harbour from 3 pm for check-in and a group dinner.
- On Saturday, there will be a regatta on an offshore course around the Schönhagen restricted area; on Sunday, there will be breakfast and an awards ceremony for the winners.

GFK Classic: 21st Summit Meeting in Maasholm

- The ‘Pirat’ engine from Hanson & Co. is an advanced small two-stroke engine with counter-rotating cylinders and a reduced-size propeller drive.
- It is characterised by ease of use, high reliability, seawater-resistant materials and easily replaceable wear parts for a long service life.
- It is available in several horsepower classes as an outboard and inboard engine, with a wide range of configurations for dinghies, yachts and small motorboats.

100 years ago: YACHT 15/1926 – German boat engines – the Pirat engine

- The ‘Albert-class’ yacht by Abeking & Rasmussen was based on a 7-metre R-yacht from 1907 and was long regarded as a successful cruising and pleasure craft.
- Built from oak, pitch pine, white pine and mahogany, with a lead keel and copper plating; later fitted with a 5–6 PS 2-cylinder engine, capable of speeds of around 9 km/h.
- More recent examples feature a full rig instead of gaff sails; although measured unfavourably as a 7-metre boat according to the Rasmussen formula, they are competitive in terms of sailing performance.

100 years ago: YACHT 5/1926 – ‘Albert’-class cruising yacht

- ‘Germania III’ won Olympic bronze in the 8mR class off Kiel in 1936 and, following restoration work, still competes successfully in regattas today.
- Following the war and a change of ownership, the yacht underwent extensive restoration from 1990 onwards, with ballast and interior fittings removed and the boat thoroughly optimised for regatta performance.
- Thanks to rig modifications, weight reduction and conversion to the 8mR formula, “Germania III” achieved World Championship successes in 1998, 2018, 2022 and 2025, amongst others.

“Germania III”: This Olympic yacht is still sailing 90 years after winning bronze

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Yacht classics: Good by tradition

100 years ago
YACHT 24/1926 – A visit to our Dutch sporting colleagues

“Thor Heyerdahl”
How volunteers keep the tall ship afloat

“Gorch Fock”
Back in Kiel under full sail

‘Pavane’
How details and materials were harmoniously incorporated into the restoration of this classic car

100 years ago
YACHT 4/1926 – 35-square-metre dinghy cruiser

History
How the christening of the imperial ‘Meteor III’ sparked a champagne war

100 years ago
YACHT 26/1926 – The Royal Swedish Sailing Society’s raffle prize boat

“Solberta”
Ten years spent trying to save a Laurin-Koster

GFK Classic
21st Summit Meeting in Maasholm

100 years ago
YACHT 15/1926 – German boat engines – the Pirat engine

100 years ago
YACHT 5/1926 – ‘Albert’-class cruising yacht

“Germania III”
This Olympic yacht is still sailing 90 years after winning bronze

Yacht classics: Good by tradition

100 years agoYACHT 24/1926 – A visit to our Dutch sporting colleagues

“Thor Heyerdahl”How volunteers keep the tall ship afloat

“Gorch Fock”Back in Kiel under full sail

‘Pavane’How details and materials were harmoniously incorporated into the restoration of this classic car

100 years agoYACHT 4/1926 – 35-square-metre dinghy cruiser

HistoryHow the christening of the imperial ‘Meteor III’ sparked a champagne war

100 years agoYACHT 26/1926 – The Royal Swedish Sailing Society’s raffle prize boat

“Solberta”Ten years spent trying to save a Laurin-Koster

GFK Classic21st Summit Meeting in Maasholm

100 years agoYACHT 15/1926 – German boat engines – the Pirat engine

100 years agoYACHT 5/1926 – ‘Albert’-class cruising yacht

“Germania III”This Olympic yacht is still sailing 90 years after winning bronze

100 years ago
YACHT 24/1926 – A visit to our Dutch sporting colleagues

“Thor Heyerdahl”
How volunteers keep the tall ship afloat

“Gorch Fock”
Back in Kiel under full sail

‘Pavane’
How details and materials were harmoniously incorporated into the restoration of this classic car

100 years ago
YACHT 4/1926 – 35-square-metre dinghy cruiser

History
How the christening of the imperial ‘Meteor III’ sparked a champagne war

100 years ago
YACHT 26/1926 – The Royal Swedish Sailing Society’s raffle prize boat

“Solberta”
Ten years spent trying to save a Laurin-Koster

GFK Classic
21st Summit Meeting in Maasholm

100 years ago
YACHT 15/1926 – German boat engines – the Pirat engine

100 years ago
YACHT 5/1926 – ‘Albert’-class cruising yacht

“Germania III”
This Olympic yacht is still sailing 90 years after winning bronze