Yachts

Classics

- ‘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”: How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

- In 1925, the Brunsviken Sailing Club in Stockholm filmed its year’s activities, recording around 1,600 metres of footage.  
- The film shows winter activities, boat-building, launchings, regattas, clubhouse life and the end of the short sailing season.  
- The film was very well received, is due to be screened publicly in an abridged version, and is regarded as an important historical document of the sport of sailing.

100 years ago: YACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

- Artur Tiller developed a robust ‘compromise cruiser for inland waterways and the sea’, three new builds of which were successfully tested.
- The yachts combine the characteristics of a sea cruiser with the elegance of an inland cruiser, featuring spacious but not luxurious interiors with four berths.
- The hulls are made of oak and mahogany; Siemens 2-cylinder engines with approx. 4 PS enable speeds of 8–9 km/h; the cockpit is watertight and self-draining, and the engine can be operated from the helm.

100 years ago: YACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

- The ASV Berlin weathered the World War, losses and inflation thanks to its remaining members and strong support from the Wichards.
- The new yacht ‘Prosit III’, completed in 1919, became the centrepiece of sailing training and enabled extensive voyages at sea.
- Despite financial hardship, the club achieved sporting success in regattas and strengthened its pool of young talent through regular training voyages.

100 years ago: YACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

- Pieter van der Aa single-handedly built the 17-metre-long yawl ‘Scarabee’ as a modern replica of the S&S/Herreshoff yacht ‘Avanti’ over a period of seven years.  
- The hull is of strip-built construction using red cedar, fibreglass and epoxy, reinforced with mahogany; the fit-out features various fine woods and a modernised interior.  
- The “Scarabee” is suitable for single-handed sailing, reaches speeds of around eight knots, won the Classic Boat Award and is intended for use on longer voyages and in classic yacht regattas.

‘Scarabee’: The construction of a new yawl in the spirit of Herreshoff and S&S

- New BMVI funding guidelines provide support for heritage vessels covering up to 90 per cent of eligible costs, with a focus on safety-related registration measures.
- The aim of the funding is to increase the number of registered heritage vessels flying the German flag to at least 86 by 2029.
- Only owners of historic vessels are eligible to apply; applications must be submitted to the BAV by 31 December 2026, with funding allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Traditional sailing ships: New funding guidelines come into force – the federal government releases 10 million euros

- The museum ship ‘Viking’, built in 1897, will set sail on 21 August for a one-month voyage calling at seven Danish port cities.
- Under the motto ‘I SAMME BÅD’, the voyage serves as a platform for maritime culture, youth engagement and exchange in coastal communities.
- The crew and visitors will discuss recruitment of young people and the educational role of historic ships; the expedition will be documented in a book, a film and a podcast.

Traditional sailing ship: the customs cruiser “Viking” on the move as a floating museum

- Built in 1932, the “Argo” underwent several radical refits, made its mark as a regatta yacht in the Blue Ribbon regatta on Lake Constance, and spent 30 years in a barn.  
- Between 2022 and 2023, the “Argo” was restored at the Michelsen shipyard, modernised with safety in mind and fitted with, amongst other things, a shorter mast and an electric motor.  
- Today, the “Argo” serves as an experiential education project for young people; clubs on Lake Constance can book trips for 14- to 25-year-olds with sailing experience.

The 1975 ‘Argo’ archipelago cruiser: a Lake Constance classic is back on the water for young people

- A 30-square-metre dinghy cruiser on the Rhine offers plenty of space; it is fast when sailing downstream, but is at a disadvantage when sailing upstream due to its unfavourable proportions.  
- A new design from 1926 improved the lines, freeboard, rigging and colour scheme to suit Rhineland tastes and the clipper model.  
- The interior layout focuses on good ventilation, three berths, a functional galley, storage space and a folding mast with a ‘Schrenkel’ for handling.

100 years ago: YACHT 7/1926 – 30-square-metre dinghy cruiser for the Rhine

- Die Wohnung soll Charakter, Lebensstellung und Umfeld der Bewohner widerspiegeln und in Proportion, Einfachheit und Ausstattung harmonisch sein.  
- Für Vereins- und Klubhäuser werden aus altem Schiffbauholz gestaltete Räume wie Kaminnische, Vorstands- und Vereinszimmer mit maritimen Details entworfen.  
- Eine als Kajüte inszenierte Trinkecke mit Schiffslampe, Bleiverglasung, Bibliothek und großem Sofa soll Gemütlichkeit und geselligen Charakter betonen.

Vor 100 Jahren: YACHT 13/2026 - Klubhäuser im Innern

- The 100-m² ocean-going cruiser ‘Königin’ (built in 1935) is a rare, seaworthy, one-of-a-kind composite wood-and-steel vessel built by Abeking & Rasmussen, and is still actively sailed.
- Composite construction, ongoing maintenance at the shipyard and, in some cases, faithful restoration ensure the structural integrity, rigging, interior layout and long-term preservation of this 17-metre long-keel yacht.
- Seagoing cruisers combine speed and comfort; they shaped German yacht building in the 1930s and are regarded as the final major chapter in the history of classic wooden boat classes.

The “Königin” cruise ship: a 90-year-old classic stays on course

- Die 29-Meter-Yacht „Ouzel“ erreichte bei Tests in Maine bis zu 13 Knoten und zeigte unter 90 Grad Wendewinkel bei 15 Knoten Wind 10 Knoten Fahrt.
- Holz-Verbundbauweise, 3,7 m Festkiel mit als Zusatztank genutzter Stahlfinne und über 420 qm Segelfläche verbinden klassische Optik mit Leistungsfähigkeit.
- Einfacher Segelplan für kleine Crew, Fokus auf Langfahrt in höhere Breiten und entlegene Inseln, ohne Regatta-Optimierung, betont Sicherheit durch Geschwindigkeit.

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Yacht classics: Good by tradition

“Germania III”
How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

100 years ago
YACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

100 years ago
YACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

100 years ago
YACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

‘Scarabee’
The construction of a new yawl in the spirit of Herreshoff and S&S

Traditional sailing ships
New funding guidelines come into force – the federal government releases 10 million euros

Traditional sailing ship
The customs cruiser “Viking” on the move as a floating museum

The 1975 ‘Argo’ archipelago cruiser
A Lake Constance classic is back on the water for young people

100 years ago
YACHT 7/1926 – 30-square-metre dinghy cruiser for the Rhine

Vor 100 Jahren
YACHT 13/2026 - Klubhäuser im Innern

The “Königin” cruise ship
A 90-year-old classic stays on course

„Ouzel“
Probeschlag für 29 Meter langen Neoklassiker

Yacht classics: Good by tradition

“Germania III”How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

100 years agoYACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

100 years agoYACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

100 years agoYACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

‘Scarabee’The construction of a new yawl in the spirit of Herreshoff and S&S

Traditional sailing shipsNew funding guidelines come into force – the federal government releases 10 million euros

Traditional sailing shipThe customs cruiser “Viking” on the move as a floating museum

The 1975 ‘Argo’ archipelago cruiserA Lake Constance classic is back on the water for young people

100 years agoYACHT 7/1926 – 30-square-metre dinghy cruiser for the Rhine

Vor 100 JahrenYACHT 13/2026 - Klubhäuser im Innern

The “Königin” cruise shipA 90-year-old classic stays on course

„Ouzel“Probeschlag für 29 Meter langen Neoklassiker

“Germania III”
How a 1936 Olympic yacht regained its speed

100 years ago
YACHT 2/1926 – The first Swedish sailing film

100 years ago
YACHT 1/1926 – 10.50-metre cruising yacht for inland waters and the open sea

100 years ago
YACHT 7/1926 – 40 years of the Berlin Academic Sailing Club

‘Scarabee’
The construction of a new yawl in the spirit of Herreshoff and S&S

Traditional sailing ships
New funding guidelines come into force – the federal government releases 10 million euros

Traditional sailing ship
The customs cruiser “Viking” on the move as a floating museum

The 1975 ‘Argo’ archipelago cruiser
A Lake Constance classic is back on the water for young people

100 years ago
YACHT 7/1926 – 30-square-metre dinghy cruiser for the Rhine

Vor 100 Jahren
YACHT 13/2026 - Klubhäuser im Innern

The “Königin” cruise ship
A 90-year-old classic stays on course

„Ouzel“
Probeschlag für 29 Meter langen Neoklassiker