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Aalregatta 2025: Sailing fun for everyone in Eckernförde on the weekend!
Find out everything about the Aal Regatta 2025: An exciting sailing event between Kiel and Eckernförde on June 21st and 22nd.
Aalregatta 2025: Sailing fun for everyone in Eckernförde on the weekend!
Next week it's time to cast off again for the sailing-loving community: the traditional eel regatta will take place on June 21st and 22nd, 2025, which marks the start of this year's Kiel Week. More than 200 sailing yachts have already registered to sail the route from Kiel to Eckernförde and back. [kn-online.de]. It starts at 9.30 a.m. in Kiel. The fastest yachts are expected in Eckernförde between 1 and 3 p.m.
Eckernförde is known as the largest venue for the eel regatta, great! As in previous years, the spectacle can be clearly seen by spectators from the beautiful Eckernförde Bay. If you want something a little more comfortable, you can also sit down in the catering area at ACE, Am Ort 2, and watch the regatta in a cozy atmosphere.
Tradition and conviviality
The Eel Regatta has a long tradition that dates back to 1906, when it was integrated as the opening regatta of the Kiel Week. Until 2005 it was part of the Kiel Week, before it took place as an independent event during Pentecost between 2005 and 2016. Since 2017, the eel regatta has been part of the Kiel Week again. ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de emphasizes that the official sailing celebration including the award ceremony will take place on the sailing club grounds. This year the program around the event will be held as a private celebration for the captains and club members.
Another highlight of the regatta: Traditionally, the winner is presented with a smoked eel from a support boat at sea! The popular handmade market also takes place at the harbor at the same time, where visitors can discover handicrafts and culinary offerings.
Kiel Week in its entire context
The Kiel Week itself is one of the largest sailing events in the world and attracts several million guests every year. wikipedia.org reports that the event will be accompanied by a large summer festival that will spread across Kiel's city center. Every year the cultural program includes more than 2,000 events, including around 500 concerts on numerous stages.
The first Kiel Week took place in 1882 and is celebrating its 143rd anniversary this year. From the traditional regattas to lively cultural performances – Kiel Week is a festival whose diversity and joy of life conjures up even the most beautiful summer mood.