Water sport
Fresh, salty air and lots of wind – where is sailing more beautiful than in Schleswig-Holstein? Cast off and explore the coasts of the North and Baltic seas in full sail as well as the rivers and lakes of the inland. With close to 300 sports boat harbours, its major sailing events and maritime flair, the land between the seas is a paradise for all seafarers.
May 2010 Rum Regatta in Flensburg
Once a year, the ‘historic professional boats’ come together in Flensburg to commemorate the old sea trading tradition with a harbour festival and a regatta.
May - June 2010 North Sea Week
The Whitsun Regatta on Helgoland with a tradition dating back to 1925 is one of Europe’s largest sailing events.
May - June 2010 Eel Regatta in Eckernförde
The race from Kiel to Eckernförde and back is regarded as the opening of the competitive sailing element of Kiel Week.
18. June - 27. June 2010 Kiel Week
The capital of Schleswig-Holstein plays host to the world’s largest sailing event for the 127th time.
July 2010 Westerland German Windsurfing Cup
Germany's windsurfing elite will be going head to head in the disciplines of Slalom, Wave and Freestyle in Westerland.
July 2010 50th Ratzeburg Rowing Regatta
Each year, Ratzeburg Rowing Club organises the Ratzeburg International Rowing Regatta and 8-person sprint cup on the Great Küchen Lake.
July 2010 Friedrichskoog Cutter Regatta
The magnificently decorated cutter fleet sets out onto the North Sea from the great summer festival around Friedrichskoog harbour.
July - August 2010 Travemünde Week
The world’s second largest sailing event in the glamorous spa town of Travemünde offers a varied programme for landlubbers as well as top-class racing.
July 2010 Rolex Baltic Week
The Farr 40 class will find its European Champion at this year's Rolex Baltic Week. Alongside world-class regattas, the organisers are planning various events on dry land.
August 2010 Büsum Cutter Regatta
The Büsum cutter ships vie for the ‘Blue Band’. Guests can experience the spectacle in person on board the ships or from the dockside.

