Classics: Classic Yacht Symposium and Winter Meeting on 7 February in Hamburg

Traditionally on the first weekend in February, the Friends of Classic Yachts the season, which begins with a lot of work for owners of traditionally built boats and yachts. And so, for the 12th time, the day's programme also revolves around the preservation of maritime cultural assets, before the evening is all about exchanging ideas in a relaxed atmosphere and, above all, whetting the appetite for the summer.

From construction to restoration

The organisers of the symposium, which will take place during the day, want to compare two yacht designs in the yacht construction block and discuss the transition from classic yacht building to the modern age. The aim is to work out how yachts have developed and changed and what characterises a classic yacht.

In the technology block, a hot topic will be discussed: antifouling for classic boats - what is the status of product development and official regulations and what can be expected in the future. Finally, two very interesting restoration projects will be presented to us.

Participation is also possible online. The fee is discounted for FKY members and free for boatbuilding apprentices and under 25-year-olds.

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Colourful evening

An entertaining yet exciting programme is promised from 19:00. With contributions about shipyards on the American East Coast, the European tour of an 8mR yacht and a report by a young enthusiastic couple who have bought a 10-sail Max-Oertz yacht built in 1901 to restore it and reintroduce it to the circle of classic racing yachts. Plus, of course, awards, cultural events, film and pictures.

Winter meeting: Free admission

Neither registration nor membership of the Circle of Friends is required for the evening winter meeting. Admission is free. During the break there will be snacks, drinks at 2 bars and plenty of space and time to chat in the large foyer.

The venue for everything is the Catholic Academy, Herrengraben 6, diagonally opposite St. Michael's Church on Ludwig Erhard-Straße, just 2 S-Bahn stops from Hamburg Central Station (S-Stadthausbrücke or U-Bahn Rödingsmarkt), bus 16 and 17 St. Michael's Church and only a 10-minute walk to the harbour. Public transport is recommended for the journey, for car drivers the nearby car parks.