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- The Vorarlberg Museum is hosting the exhibition ‘The Atlantic Dream’, which explores Franz Plunder’s life’s work, until 6 January 2027.
- Over a weekend in June, two of Plunder’s sailing boats, the “Sowitasgoht”, will be on display at Marina Bregenz, with opportunities to speak to the owners.
- At the same time, Bregenz will host the 8mR World Championships featuring the “Elfe II” – which was refitted by Plunder – as well as the subsequent launch of the “Porcupine II”.

A classic: the Plunder boats are moored in Bregenz!

- On 20 June, during Kiel Week, the ‘Rendezvous der Klassiker’ will take place on the Kiel Fjord, featuring a regatta and a harbour show.
- Major classic yachts such as the Zwölfer class boats ‘Flica II’, ‘Jenetta’, ‘Vim’, ‘Trivia’ and ‘Heti’, as well as ‘Germania VI’, ‘Gudrun’ and ‘Peter von Seestermühe’ are expected to take part.
- The race starts at 11.30 am in front of the Düsternbrook starting house, with the course running through the entire fjord to Strander Bay and back; the start time may be subject to slight changes.

A classic: A date during Kiel Week

- Before the First World War, Kaiser Wilhelm II and Gustav Krupp engaged in a prestigious racing yacht duel with the ‘Meteor’ and the ‘Germania’.
- From 1909 onwards, the ‘Germania’ and ‘Meteor IV’ dominated the A-class, symbolising Germany’s rise in yacht building and defeating the Anglo-Saxon elite.
- After the outbreak of war, the era of the imperial ‘Meteor’ yachts came to an end, whilst the Krupp tradition lived on with modern ‘Germania’ yachts well into the 1960s.

History: ‘Germania’ and ‘Meteor’ – racing schooners in the service of the Kaiser and Krupp

- The Lindau Sailing Club organises the Werni Hemmeter Cup for 8mR, 45er National Cruisers and Lacustre as classic Lake Constance yachts.
- The regatta honours Werni Hemmeter, an honorary member who passed away in 2023, and thrives on the mix of historic and modern boats across three classes.
- The cup forms part of a packed 2026 classic regatta calendar, featuring the Lake Constance Week in Konstanz and the 8mR World Championship in Bregenz.

A classic: photos from the Werni Hemmeter Cup on Lake Constance

- The night-time regatta “The Run” saw classic yachts set sail from four different starting points on a 55-nautical-mile course to Ærøskøbing, accompanied by a cool, at times strong wind.  
- Although the Fehmarn group opted out of the competition, crews enjoyed the onshore programme featuring breakfast, ice cream, live music, a party and a barbecue in the harbour.  
- Class winners: “Sjöraet” (Flensburg), “Hamburg V” (Schlei), “Peter von Seestermühe” and “Momo” in the Kiel groups.

“The Run” Classic Regatta: A breathless race through the night

- The wooden yacht “Argo”, built in 1932, has been extensively restored following decades of use in regattas and 30 years in storage.  
- The family and regatta yacht has been transformed into a safe, minimalist training boat with a shortened mast, electric propulsion and a spartan interior.  
- Today, the “Argo” serves as an experiential learning project for 14- to 25-year-olds on Lake Constance; clubs can book sailing trips with young people who have sailing experience.

“Argo: The Schärenkreuzer transforms from a regatta star into a youth project”

- The International 110 is a 7.32 metre long, narrow double-ender from 1939, designed as an inexpensive, simple performance sailing boat for broad use.  
- Around 750 boats were built in wood and GRP, around 75 are still active; second-hand prices range up to around 10,000 US dollars, depending on condition.  
- A group led by Burzycki and Mackey is revitalising the class on the US West Coast, focusing on used boats, restoration and new kits instead of series production.

International 110: A historic class makes a comeback with modern model kits

- The Cowes Classics Regatta in the Solent combines around 70 classic keelboats, a family atmosphere and shared organisation between the RLYC and RTYC.  
- The "Corinthian Spirit" takes centre stage: amateur sailing without professionals, relaxed rules and consideration to protect the classic yachts.  
- Demanding Solent conditions with strong currents and chop lead to cancellations; the "Overlord" sails calmly despite a DNF after missing the finish time.

Cowes Classics Regatta 2026: Amongst classic yachts, on the Solent

- At the NRV, 28 wooden boats sailed in strongly fluctuating winds; the new race committee made consistent use of the windy Saturday.
- Ganssauge/Kruse/Baur win the Julius Gahde Prize, Keller wins in the Alster Bowl, Korf/Wendt win in the H dinghies.
- There was no stable wind on Sunday, so no further races were held; the regatta ended with an award ceremony and a celebration for the wooden boat sailors.

A classic: Impressions from the NRV wooden boat regatta

- Q7 Yacht Designs is recreating the 1926 Q-Class yacht "Falcon" as a Q7 in a limited series of seven units with modern technology.  
- The 14.2 metre yacht combines traditional long-keel wooden construction with a carbon rig, electric drive, luxurious interior fittings and regatta-compatible equipment.  
- The aim is to revitalise the Q-Class by preserving originals, restoring and building high-quality new boats; price: 3.2-3.6 million euros.

Q7 Falcon: Classic Q-Class yacht brought into the modern age

- The "Eye of the Wind" celebrates 50 years under its current name with an anniversary cruise from Kiel and a subsequent shipyard overhaul lasting several months.
- Built in 1911 as the cargo ship "Friedrich", rebuilt after a fire in 1969, the brig has been travelling the world, on expeditions and as a sailing training ship since 1976.
- The traditional sailing ship has been the backdrop for several Hollywood films and today sails worldwide on hand-operated voyages and charters, including in the North and Baltic Seas.

Historic tall ship: "Eye of the Wind" celebrates its anniversary

- The "Klaus Störtebeker III", which is over 100 years old, is undergoing a thorough restoration in Ditzum and will be moored in Wilhelmshaven as a youth and training ship from 2027.
- Jadewind e.V. and shipyards are taking on the technical, timber and interior work; around 150,000 euros in further donations are still needed before the handover.
- There are plans for training cruises, the acquisition of recreational boating licences, participation in the Tall Ship Race 2028 and a drug and alcohol-free life on board for young people.

A Classic: The Resurrection of ‘Klaus Störtebeker III’

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Yacht classics: Good by tradition

A classic
The Plunder boats are moored in Bregenz!

A classic
A date during Kiel Week

History
‘Germania’ and ‘Meteor’ – racing schooners in the service of the Kaiser and Krupp

A classic
Photos from the Werni Hemmeter Cup on Lake Constance

“The Run” Classic Regatta
A breathless race through the night

“Argo
The Schärenkreuzer transforms from a regatta star into a youth project”

International 110
A historic class makes a comeback with modern model kits

Cowes Classics Regatta 2026
Amongst classic yachts, on the Solent

A classic
Impressions from the NRV wooden boat regatta

Q7 Falcon
Classic Q-Class yacht brought into the modern age

Historic tall ship
"Eye of the Wind" celebrates its anniversary

A Classic
The Resurrection of ‘Klaus Störtebeker III’

Yacht classics: Good by tradition

A classicThe Plunder boats are moored in Bregenz!

A classicA date during Kiel Week

History‘Germania’ and ‘Meteor’ – racing schooners in the service of the Kaiser and Krupp

A classicPhotos from the Werni Hemmeter Cup on Lake Constance

“The Run” Classic RegattaA breathless race through the night

“ArgoThe Schärenkreuzer transforms from a regatta star into a youth project”

International 110A historic class makes a comeback with modern model kits

Cowes Classics Regatta 2026Amongst classic yachts, on the Solent

A classicImpressions from the NRV wooden boat regatta

Q7 FalconClassic Q-Class yacht brought into the modern age

Historic tall ship"Eye of the Wind" celebrates its anniversary

A ClassicThe Resurrection of ‘Klaus Störtebeker III’

A classic
The Plunder boats are moored in Bregenz!

A classic
A date during Kiel Week

History
‘Germania’ and ‘Meteor’ – racing schooners in the service of the Kaiser and Krupp

A classic
Photos from the Werni Hemmeter Cup on Lake Constance

“The Run” Classic Regatta
A breathless race through the night

“Argo
The Schärenkreuzer transforms from a regatta star into a youth project”

International 110
A historic class makes a comeback with modern model kits

Cowes Classics Regatta 2026
Amongst classic yachts, on the Solent

A classic
Impressions from the NRV wooden boat regatta

Q7 Falcon
Classic Q-Class yacht brought into the modern age

Historic tall ship
"Eye of the Wind" celebrates its anniversary

A Classic
The Resurrection of ‘Klaus Störtebeker III’