Aalregatta 2025: Sailing fun for everyone in Eckernförde on weekends!

Aalregatta 2025: Sailing fun for everyone in Eckernförde on weekends!

Eckernförde, Deutschland - In the coming week it will be "linen" for the sailing -loving community: On June 21 and 22, 2025, the traditional Aalregatta will take place, which is the start of this year's Kiel Week. More than 200 sailing yachts have already registered to contest the route from Kiel to Eckernförde and back. [KN-ONLINE.de] (https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/rendsburg-eckernfoerde/aalregatta-zur-kielerwoche-2025 wo-man-ganz-dran-sein-ls3yxz5pcfdbhnb2ofqd7ovt64.hml) reported that the regatta Of 27 nautical miles, starts in Kiel on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The fastest yachts are expected in Eckernförde between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Eckernförde is known as the largest venue for the Aalregatta, Pipifein! As in previous years, the spectacle for spectators from the fantastic Eckernförder Bay is very visible. If you want it a little wardrobe, you can also settle in the catering sector at ACE, on site 2, and follow the regatta in a cozy atmosphere.

tradition and conviviality

The Aalregatta has a long tradition that extends until 1906 when it was integrated as the opening regatta of the Kiel Week. Until 2005 it belonged to the Kiel Week before it took place between 2005 and 2016 as an independent event during Pentecost. However, the Aalregatta has been part of the Kiel Week since 2017. Ostseebad-eckernfoerde.de emphasizes that the official sailing celebration including the award ceremony will take place on the site of the sailing club. This year the program around the event will be carried out as a private celebration for the captains and club members.

Another highlight of the regatta: Traditionally, the winner is awarded a smoked eel by an accompanying boat at sea! In addition, the popular handmade market takes place at the port at the same time, where visitors can discover handicrafts and culinary offers.

Kiel Week in the 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 is accompanied by a large summer party that spreads across the city center of Kiel. Every year the cultural program comprises more than 2,000 events, including around 500 concerts on numerous stages.

The first Kiel Week took place in 1882 and celebrates its 143rd anniversary this year. From the traditional regattas to living cultural performances - the Kiel Week is a festival, the diversity of which even conjures up the most beautiful summer mood.