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JOY Motor yacht for charter

• Length: 70m (229.7ft)
• 12 guests in 7 cabins
• Built: 2016, Feadship, Royal Van Lent, The Netherlands

A rare addition to the charter market, JOY is a masterful collaboration of two yachting powerhouses; Bannenberg and Rowell for her exquisite exterior lines and Dutch pedigree yard Feadship realised her. Covering five decks, her expansive outdoor space goes unrivalled and adds to her appeal as a luxury charter yacht. Beautiful concave lines and the artistic use of glass creates perfect harmony between the exterior and interior making her an ideal yacht for summertime cruising. Specifically, pockets of air conditioned indoor/outdoor zones known as 'winter gardens' were created to further enhance this feeling of space.

EXQUISITE PEDIGREE. UNRIVALLED DESIGN. INTIMATE NOOKS, GENEROUS SPACES.

• Excellent wellness facilities including a large fully equipped gym with fitness instructor, spa room and on board masseuse
• Beach club/disco
• Large games deck forward
• Carefully selected young and talented crew of 19
• Sun deck BBQ and pool
• Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor

A rare addition to the charter market, JOY is a masterful collaboration of two yachting powerhouses; Bannenberg and Rowell for her exquisite exterior lines and Dutch pedigree yard Feadship realised her. Covering five decks, her expansive outdoor space goes unrivalled and adds to her appeal as a luxury charter yacht. Beautiful concave lines and the artistic use of glass creates perfect harmony between the exterior and interior making her an ideal yacht for summertime cruising. Specifically, pockets of air conditioned indoor/outdoor zones known as 'winter gardens' were created to further enhance this feeling of space.

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Inside, Studio Indigo was responsible for her vibrant interior that includes an extremely flexible cabin layout sure to sleep 12 guests comfortably. With eight cabins, an elevator servicing three of the five decks plus an array of facilities dedicated to wellness (expect a large gym, spa room and on board masseuse), JOY has quickly established herself as a popular yacht on the charter scene.

With a highly experienced and talented crew of 19, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious yacht.

Tenders & toys

• 1 × Towed tender
• 2 × Tenders
• Inflatable platform
• RYA training centre for jetskis & waverunners
• 2 × Waverunners
• 4 × SeaBobs
• 1 × Jetsurf
• 2 × eFoils
• 4 × Kayaks
• 4 × Stand up paddleboards
• Inflatable tows
• Fishing gear
• Snorkelling gear

Please note that tenders and toys are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Fitness equipment

• Basketball court
• Boxing equipment
• Cross trainer
• Free weights
• Kinesis machine
• Personal trainer
• Plyometrics box
• Resistance trainer
• Suspension trainer
• Training bench
• Upright stationary bike
• Beauty salon
• Hammam/Steam room
• Massage room
• On board masseuse

Please note that fitness equipment and wellness facilities are subject to regular upgrades and changes. Contact a Burgess broker for the latest information.

Charter offer

JOY is offering a 15% discount on low season charters this summer.

Testimonials

‘I am happy to report that the charter was nothing short of extraordinary. We had an amazing time aboard JOY thanks to captain and crew.’

‘My great thanks to all of the truly excellent crew aboard JOY for a wonderful charter in all respects! The captain was pleasure to work with. Particular thanks to Burgess for making this charter happen.’

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First time offshore: Sailing the Baltic to Kiel.

• October 10th, 2015
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It´s just four weeks since we have bought our sailing yacht. SY OLIVIA is a long wanted and now very warm welcomed new family member. From the first day on it was clear that we´d have to take her to Hamburg where I live because despite the fact that we´ve bought “much ship for the money” there´s still plenty of work to do. So, having her current port of registry on the Schlei – one of the most beautiful spots here in Germany – I´ve planned the transfer cruise well ahead (you may read the article on sailing cruise-planning here ) and I was full of joy when my first day off arrived and we drove some 2 hours to the Schlei the evening before casting off. Ready for the big trip home.

My plan: Bringing the ship to Hamburg in 3 to 5 days.

Just setting sails and away we are … well, not quite so. A multi-day sailing cruise is a complex thing to plan: Apart from the fact that I had prepared a 7 waypoint-timetable, gathered all information on how and when to sail along the Kiel Canal and of course the data on the tidal times on the River Elbe there was much more to be thought of. We would be a party of 4 people on board OLIVIA, 3 adults and an infant. Three full meals a day of which one had to be as easy as nothing to be prepared when underway, enough to drink and the “sweet stuff for the brains” had to be stored on board. Clothing: What would the weather forecast for our cruising time? All that kind of thinking was occupying my head all of the past week.

Now, it is well before 7 o´clock on day 1, I´m standing on deck, breathing the clean, fresh but icy-cold air. Waves of humid fog are taking any views waterside. Still nobody on land to be seen. It´s just a few hours until we cast off. I can´t keep my eyes off the beautiful sight – we have to return here! It would be perfect to have a berth for OLIVIA here at the Schlei during the sailing season, but mooring is strictly limited here, expensive and very scarce. We will see.

We´ve spent a cold but happy first night on board. Even if this morning would be perfect for a long, voluptuous breakfast I have no time at all – there´s still one crew member missing. Since my wife and me are absolute beginners in sailing and OLIVIA is a big 33 feet-cruiser with some 60 square metres of canvas (apart from our son, barely able to walk) I am very lucky and a bit proud having won the company and help of an old friend.

Sailing for the first time? Don´t panic: Pilot on board.

He is the married husband of one of my oldest friends from Kindergarten. A classic seafarer – the perfect companion for our cruise. He has every certification you may think of, the captain´s patent and is a well experienced boatmaster. Ranging from classic regatta sailing in his teenager-time to years at the helm of a classic tall ship, First Officer and Captain on fast ferries in the Baltic Sea and Mediterranean and – the most important – his spontaneous “Yes, of course!” without hesitating or thinking it over just when I phoned him. Yeah, he is just the best choice for this job – taking a freshmen crew over 130 miles home safely.

Let´s call him “the Pilot”.

He visited OLIVIA just 4 days prior to sailing. Wanting to get familiar with her, keen on seeing which kind of ship she would be, inspecting her mechanical and technical equipment it was his approach to this trip. When we met on this cold icy morning, he had read nearly everything available on the Fiskars King´s Cruise 33 on the internet. A true pro.

Farewell to the Schlei.

After a brief breakfast at her previous owner´s house boat we prepared the boat, stored everything away, put on our lifevests and the Pilot´s wife helped to cast off the ropes. Freefloating and under engine OLIVIA slowly left her berth. I couldn´t really grasp the whole situation: Have we really set sails on our trip? Unbelievable!

Weather forecast promised some perfect days ahead: Warm, dry and – best for sailing – with a steady, not so strong westerly wind. OLIVIA´s Diesel was running smoothly as we approached Kappeln, our first waypoint. Here a bridge for cars and land traffic blocks every ship. Waterborne traffic has to wait for a quarter to full when the bridge opens up for boats and ships. We were the first to arrive and had some 15 minutes in holding stacks until just in time the bridge slowly opened up.

“Thank you, bridge master”, we finally greated to old man at the control levers as we gave flank speed and steamed toward the Baltic. The Schlei is not a river, many people think so, it´s a firth. A very rare thing in Germany. As far as I know, the one and only real firth we have here. As beautiful as the Schlei may be, it´s a dangerous water as well. It has a very narrow waterway, beyond the tight line of buoys shallows of less than 50 cm and big rocks are grimly awaiting the all too risky sailors to ground their boats or damage their keels.

So I was strictly steering inside the waterway, keeping the green buoys right at my port side. The closer we got to Schleimünde – entry to the open sea – the narrower the waterway got. As we had two or three boats incoming I experienced some swell, having to work hard at the tiller to steer the boat clear from the waves but keeping her on course as well. Passing Schleimünde at around 10 o´clock it was nothing like the blue sea ahead of us – most of the other sailing vessels changed course to their starboard side immediately after leaving the Schlei. We´ve had other plans.

Offshore in the Baltic Sea: A perfect sailing day

“Reduce speed and put her into the wind“, came the Pilot´s order. “Go midship and hoist mainsail at my command.” I responded, grabbed the crank handle and worked my way forward. There was no sea-movement worth calling it this way, but the boat was giving me quite a ride – one hand for the ship. Always! “Ready to set mainsail”, I yelled into the wind. The Pilot nodded, I began shoot. Slowly the canvas came up, first at no counterforce but the more I set the sail, the heavier it got to set the remaining rest. After one or two minutes and an aching arm later the sail was fully set.

Back into the cockpit the Pilot was trimming the sail, pulling the tiller and OLIVIA slowly turned away from the wind, bringing the blowing force along her port side. The sail went bulgy and I could feel her accepting the push from mother nature.

“Ready to set Genoa sail”, another command from the Pilot. I let loose the Furlex return rope and the port side-sheet rope as I pulled the starboard-sheet as hard as I could. The jib furling-system worked so precise and nicely that it took just seconds to uncover all of the big Genoa. Two pulls by the Pilot and the sail was also trimmed – just instantly OLIVIA leaned over to her starboard side and gained speed.

“Stop the engine”. This time it was me giving the command.

As the rumbling of the Volvo Penta-Engine died away it was just the splash of the waves and this very particular sound of material being pushed through the water by the not-quite-so-quiet force of the wind. Wiping away some drops of sweat off my forehead I looked to the Pilot. He smiled: “Look at the sails, Lars.”, he said full of joy, pointing his eyes back up the mast: “They´re standing in the wind all tarted up. It´s sheer pleasure.” I nodded. Looking at my wife and son, I realised there was no place on earth where we rather would be instead being here now. A perfect moment.

Military restricted areas, fairwater buoys und land cover.

Where all of our accompanying boats turned southwards right after clearing Schleimünde we were holding our easterly course steadily. Getting away from land meant two things: We assumed we´d get more and steady winds by clearing the land coverage and second – more important – we would have no trouble negotiating all the shallows near the coastline. After all, our course would put us therefore nearer to the multiple military zones off Eckernförde, Germany´s submarine base and testing ground. But a good chance to exercise navigation by buoys: Restricted areas are clearly marked by yellow buoys and it took us no ten minutes to spot the first, the northernmost buoy marking the no-sail-zone.

We´ve had some commercial traffic astern but it was far off. Looking at the sea around us it was (close to) nothing but just us. OLIVIA was making steady progress and we had some time for contemplation, talk and letting loose our thoughts.

Steady winds at 10 knots: Easy sailing.

The Pilot was right: Just as predicted we managed to catch a steady wind. But as evenly as it was blowing, the cushy it was. We had only about 10 to 14 knots in the mast-top, pushing our boat not faster than 5 knots through the water. Which was welcomed: Remember, we were the freshmen and these conditions just perfect for a first sailing trip on our own. I took my chance to ask every question that came to my mind whilst having the Pilot on board. He, uncomplaining as he was, answered each and every one of them.

I explored every line and rope, tested reactions of the boat by either luffing her or falling off wind. Easy sailing as it was, it was as perfect as it can be for a rookie sailor. The Pilot sat in the cockpit, letting the sun touch his head, dreaming away every now and then. My son closed his eyes as soon as the engine started his work, he barely opened them up until we finally moored in Kiel.

I went down to the pantry, prepared a drink for everyone (non-alc, of course) and after being relieved from helm positioned myself on the foredeck leaning at the mast, letting my thought cast off. The constant blurring of the sea, the beams of the sun, fresh air and light breeze. OLIVIA´s rolling in the slight waves, every now and then a splash of water hitting our freeboard. The hours went by, we passed another buoy and changed course to Kiel Approach – 3 hours into the cruise I was fully disconnected from land, my job, my previous life …

I loved it. I really loved it.

Kiel Approach and so much traffic.

Back to reality. We approached the Kieler Förde, the big horn funneling all the traffic to Kiel or – as we were part of – to the entrance to the Kiel Canal, connection between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. “Steer her right into Kiel Lighthouse”, the Pilot commanded. “Aye.” Holding her sturdily on course. Wind freshed up a bit, but not too much.

“I would eat a broomstick if we could sail all the way right in front of the Holtenau locks!”, the Pilot said, full of joy over this happy sailing day. He was giving the boat compliments all the time for her sailing qualities (which really calmed myself because I feared having bought a piece of junk), her fine sails and most of all her quick response to the slightest increase of wind. “She´s a fine boat”, he asserted me for the tenth time. I was so happy.

Getting way to the big commercial boats I steered her well on the right side of the green buoys. So did many other sailing vessels. “What´s that?”, my wife asked, pointing to a big, big grey shadow on the horizon. It was certainly a ship, but which one? The nearer we´ve got, the clearer the impression, that this may be a sailing vessel too. “Oh my, that´s the famous BLACK PEARL”, the Pilot said. “She´s probably on test trial here and currently being built by HDW.” Yeah, now I could see her very clear: Fully rigged but under engine she was performing some engine tests, as we could hear by listening to her master´s radio conversation with Kiel Control.

Not being able to catch her, we changed course well before reaching Kiel Lighthouse to due south and sailed right into the Förde. Some more traffic, which we kept well away on our port side, the sun was entering her descent. This perfect first cruise day neared end as I hurled in the Genoa and took down the mainsail, under engine we slowly approached the famous Tiessen-Kai where we would spend the night.

Mooring in Holtenau at the famous Tiessen-Kai.

„What a day!“, the Pilot rhapsodized as we neared the quay. “What a fine, perfect day! We sailed all time, no engine! Do you know just how much luck we´ve had?” I nodded. Yeah, could be raining or blowing hard – but this time. “Maybe we were lucky to catch the last few warm nice days of 2015 on our cruise?”, I answered. Could be.

Sailing yachts are allowed to sail the Kiel Canal only during daylight-time, so it was clear that arriving after 4 o´clock P.M. would mean to stay overnight outside the channel. Which was absolutely perfect since the famous Tiessen-Kai is a maritime classic and a must-see. During it´s Golden Ages this quay was a regular destination for small freighters and fishermen, some of Kiel´s most famous ship chandlers had their headquarters along the waterfront. Nowadays it´s a nostalgic place, one or two small restaurants and a famous Tango dancing-bar holding up the name. And yachties of course: A lot of sailing cruises start and end here at Tiessen-Kai.

Just as OLIVIA was moored along the small marina where about 20 yachts could spend the overnight, we got ready to celebrate our first day at sea. “I´ll take you all to the best restaurant”, I promised. We were in a good mood, all the strain and stress of the past days fell off and I was in party-mode.

We´ve managed to sail all the way from the Schlei to Kiel, had favourable winds all the time in a smooth manor. There was virtually no traffic and I was able to apply my knowledge in navigating and steering the boat. The Pilot was of great help – had fun by himself, which is great. It was a pleasure to see OLIVIA flying full canvas – although the wind was of the weaker kind. Feeling her prowling the waves, producing neither sound nor exhaust fumes triggered a deep feeling of satisfaction. This first day brought everything I was seeking in sailing on a yacht: Being outdoors with my family and friends, tasting the salty water on my lips and experiencing “travel” of a different – a special – kind.

Having moored OLIVIA alongside Tiessen-Kai was a great moment for me: This was the first ever cruise in my life with that boat.

After clearing the ship we proceeded. Having invited the whole crew to eat out was a bit hasty since I didn´t check my cash in the first place. We´ve had different plates of fresh fish and big pints of beer. A nice chatter about sailing, weather and what to do the next day let the hours fly by. It grew darker outside and slowly fatigue began to grab us. I was able to pay the restaurant with virtually my last cash money and as we headed back the day was crowned by a fantastic sunset with colours ranging from deep blue to bright pink and rosy tunes. A harbinger for a good second cruise day?

First day done: A résumé.

Wife and son quickly disappeared in the forecastle berth just minutes after we arrived back on board. Me and the Pilot kept on talking a while tomorrow´s plans for the locking into the Kiel Canal and what to expect. “I hope that there won´t be fog too long – If we pass the lock after 11 o´clock we won´t make it through the whole channel in one day.”, the Pilot was calculating. “Then it´s another hour later in the tide of the Elbe which makes it even more complicated for the third day to reach Hamburg in time.” Everything is connected to everything …

“Well, we will see.”, I said, not fully aware of all the implications. Yet. The Pilot wrote an SMS home and we switched off lights, let the day fade away by recapping the pictures of this wonderful, wonderful first cruise day on our fine King´s Cruiser OLIVIA.

When I finally fell asleep I tried to visualize the pictures of this wonderful day. I dreamt of sailing boats, the kraken and Cape Horn, slept a nearly sleepless night, listening to the squeeking and clanking of the masts and rigging in the wind … the ever so slowly but steady rolling of our boat … the smell of salty water and Diesel fumes.

Wonderful …

Upcoming Article: Day 2: Sailing the Kiel Canal.

In which the author will get to experience the race of 40 yachts into the Holtenau lock and a speedy regatta under engine and full throttle through Kiel Canal to reach Elbe River/North Sea and a perfect solitary place called Gieselaukanal. Stay tuned for another day on board SY OLIVIA on her transfer to Hamburg.

This is how our first day under sail began, unfolded and ended. We´ve had everything a rookie sailor can think of and wish for. I got to know OLIVIA ever more under sail and was happy to have the Pilot with all his passion, his vast experience and his joy on board. Seeing this seafarer who he has seen the whole world and has steered every kind of ship one could think of having so much fun with OLIVIA makes my heart warming up and me happy. So I dreamt away, couldn´t wait see the sun come up again tomorrow. Ready for stage 2.

What was your first ever cruise on your own sailing yacht like? I´m looking forward to your comments & thoughts.

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JOY YACHT CHARTER

70m  /  229'8   feadship   2016.

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Special Features:

• Bannenberg & Rowell exterior
• Vast abundance of dedicated outdoor spaces
• Beach club with cinema screen
• Basketball court on foredeck
• Two winter gardens
• Glass-enclosed gym
• Wellness facilities
• Flexible cabin layout

Joy offers guests ample areas to unwind and kick back, as well as 4 generous suites, perfect for relaxing yacht charters

The 70m/229'8" 'Joy' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 7 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer Studio Indigo.

Built in 2016, Joy is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. Her features include an elevator and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Joy offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 7 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 9 beds in total, including 7 doubles and 2 singles. A crew of nineteen, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Joy including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to or guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 100,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Joy has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. Also there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Joy also features fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and snorkelling equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Joy has you covered - with three tenders, including a 8.5m/27'11" Novurania Chase Tender.

Joy and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean.

Luxury motor yacht Joy is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Joy has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Joy is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 8.5m  /  27'11 Novurania Chase Tender 300 HP engine
• 6.2m  /  20'4 Pascoe Rescue Boat 180 HP engine
• 2 x 3m  /  9'10 Williams Jet Tender 100 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Joy Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 Best Exterior Design & Styling – Motor Yacht Above 48m Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2017 Best Interior Layout & Design – Motor Yacht Above 500GT Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2017 Displacement Motor Yachts Between 500GT and 1,499GT Winner
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2017 Best Power 65m+ Nomination
• Asia Boating Award 2017 Best Custom Built Yacht Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'Joy' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€650,000 p/week + expenses Approx $697,000

High Season

€780,000 p/week + expenses Approx $836,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, France, Italy, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Sardinia, The Balearics

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October - April

$650,000 p/week + expenses

$780,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts

HOT SPOTS:   Virgin Islands

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Sleek and unique, the 70m/230ft motor yacht JOY inspired an incredible wave of intrigue following her delivery from Feadship.

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The Joy of Sailing

Welcome to the Kieler Yacht-Club! Since 1887 we made it our task to propagate the joy of sailing. Learn more about our diverse offer.

With the aim already formulated by the founders of the Kieler Yacht-Club in 1887 "to propagate the joy of sailing", the Kieler Yacht-Club stands for a long tradition in regatta sailing at the highest sportive level and in demanding cruising.

Tradition and future of sailing determine all the activities in the club.

Focus areas of Kieler Yacht-Club are the sail training for children, adolescents and adults as well as the organization of high-level racing events like the Kieler Woche, MAIOR, YES and World and European Championships in various classes.

With 1,400 members, the Kieler Yacht-Club is one of the largest and established in 1887 also one of the most historic sailing clubs in Germany.

The members of the Kieler Yacht-Club include multiple World and European Champions as well as Olympic Medalists in different sailing classes.

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Würden Sie gerne mal eine Segelyacht für

einen Ostsee -Törn mit Ihrer Familie oder

Ihren Freunden chartern?

Dann kommen Sie an Bord!

Und wenn Sie keinen Segelschein haben, dann chartern Sie doch einfach unser Schiff

mit einem erfahrenen Skipper!

Denn auch dann sind Sie bei uns richtig !

Kiel Yachtcharter bietet seinen Kunden flexible Buchungsmöglichkeiten an.  Buchen Sie uns einen einzelnen Tag - oder auch gerne 3 Wochen. Verbringen Sie Ihren Jahresurlaub auf der schönen Ostsee.  

Segeln Sie  auf unserer Jeanneau Su n Odysse y 35   durch das unendliche Seegebiet der Ostsee.

Sie übernachten jeden Abend an einem anderen Ort, in kleinen romantischen Häfen oder einsamen Ankerbuchten.

Auf Wunsch begleitet Sie ein erfahrener Skipper. Lernen Sie unterwegs alle erforderlichen und wichtigen Grundfertigkeiten des Segelns kennen.

Lassen Sie sich von der Schönheit und Freiheit des Segelsports inspirieren und kommen Sie an Bord. Wir freuen uns auf Sie.

Bei Tagesbeginn bespricht der Skipper mit der gesamten Crew den bevorstehenden Törn.

Unter Berücksichtung des aktuellen Wetters planen wir mit Ihnen, incl. der Navigation, den Weg zu Ihrem nächsten Zielhafen.

Selbst Ihr Wunsch einer Nachtfahrt kann als besonderes Ereignis mit eingeplant werden.

Unser Ausgangshafen ist der Olympiahafen Schilksee.

Aber natürlich ist es auch möglich das Schiff ohne Skipper zu chartern.

Voraussetzungen dafür sind:

Ein gültiger SKS -Schein sowie

das SRC - Funksprechzeugnis !

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Why the Kiel Canal, shortcut to the Baltic, is a fascinating mini cruise all of its own

• isobel-smith
• January 30, 2015

The Kiel Canal can be a fascinating voyage in a yacht, as Detlef Jens reports

More than once I’ve sworn never to cruise through the Kiel Canal again, always after a seemingly endless stretch negotiated in foul weather or in an underpowered yacht. But when the weather plays ball and if time is on your side, a passage through the Kiel Canal can be one of the most interesting parts of a voyage to or from the Baltic.

Moored in front of the Gieselau-side lock gates or at anchor in the idyllic lake of Flemhude before Kiel, it is hard to believe the Kiel Canal – aka the North Sea-Baltic-Canal or Nord-Ostsee-Kanal (NOK) in German – is the world’s busiest shipping route. In total some 43,000 ships and around 20,000 or so private yachts go through the canal every year.

The idea for a canal to link the North and Baltic Seas came up in the Danish-German war of 1864. Otto von Bismarck recognised that a waterway would allow German ships to slip between seas undisturbed by Danish cannons. However, his contemporaries were not quite so visionary and planning did not begin in earnest until 1878, when Emperor Wilhelm I finally approved a vast budget of 156 million Goldmark. Just as impressive is that the huge project came in within budget.

In the end, it was Wilhelm II who finally opened the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Kanal, as it was then called, in 1895. The second Wilhelm (half-English, incidentally) was partial to his racing yachts, so the canal was useful for more than warships. It helped establish Kiel Week, also founded by Wilhelm II, by considerably improving access to the Baltic for international yachts.

Indeed, the Kiel Canal has always been a door to the east for foreign sailors. Frank Mulville transited with his family on Transcur in 1967. As he writes in his book Terschelling Sands : ‘We started motoring down the canal after a very expensive lunch at a restaurant near the jetty, keeping well into the side out of the way of the stream of ships. The banks of the canal soon became wooded and rural, with occasional vistas over the countryside of Schleswig-Holstein, which was a pleasant agricultural land – not unlike parts of Essex.

‘The volume and diversity of the shipping was extraordinary. The boys soon devised a game of guessing the nationality of passing ships and Patrick drew up a complicated scoring sheet. There were tankers and freighters from 20,000 tons downwards as well as small German, Dutch and Danish coasters. Sometimes we were unable to identify the ensigns even with the aid of the almanac – countries like Kathiri, Gabon, Dahomey and Chad defied identification.’

It can seem like nothing has changed. I have been through the canal many times, but the transits that linger in my mind are those slow passages made on hot summer days. Once or twice I have dropped anchor at a wider section and dived overboard to cool off in the peculiar, brackish water. Much of the canal is too narrow for this and sailing is not allowed, but you can motorsail if there is a good following breeze.

Given the canal’s length of just over 50 nautical miles, you can cover it in a long day of motoring; yachts are restricted to daylight hours only. But it is better to split up the trip and stop for a night at one of the permitted berths. The most peaceful are: off the Gieselau Lock at 40.5km; in Lake Obereider (entrance off 66km); Lake Borgstedt (67.5km and 70km); and in Lake Flemhude (85.4km). Kilometres are counted from west to east, from Brunsbüttel to Kiel and clearly marked ashore.

An extract from a Yachting World feature, May 2014

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This North German city has a unique atmosphere. If you like spending time outdoors, Kiel is the best place for you. But Kiel has more to offer you than just the sea. Kiel is an important base for the German navy and is known for its international sailing event - Kieler Woche, which takes place once a year and includes an extensive program full of concerts and various presentations. During the festival, you can also taste regional specialties, a fish specialty known as the Kieler Sprotten.

To rent a yacht in Kiel , use the capabilities of our website: leave a request for rent, discuss the details with the manager. You can choose from a variety of offers on the 2yachts website based on cost and many other criteria.

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Kiel is very popular among yacht renters as a port of departure. Kiel offers good maritime infrastructure, charming scenery and the hospitality of the locals. Kiel guarantees you and your yachting team a pleasant climate and good weather conditions combined with beautiful secluded bays on the coast.

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Keep in mind that even in the midst of summer, a regular check of the weather forecast is mandatory before the trip. Skippers must have sufficient experience: due to the extensive transport, transportation routes and often unstable weather conditions, this port is not very suitable for beginners. Maneuvering in often narrow and crowded harbors requires knowledge, but recently many new large marinas have been built, ideal for yacht charter .

Welcome to kiel

Seagulls fly high - a gentle breeze blows, bringing fresh sea air into the city. This North German city has a unique atmosphere. If you enjoy spending time outdoors, Kiel is the best place for you. But Kiel can offer you more than just the sea.

Kiel is Germany's northernmost city. Located right on the Baltic Sea, it serves as the last stop on one of the busiest man-made waterways in the world - the Kiel Canal. Kiel is an important naval base in Germany and is known for its international sailing event, "Kieler Woche".

Kieler Woche is held once a year and includes an extensive support program full of concerts and various presentations . During the festival, you can also try regional specialties, a fish specialty known as "Kieler Sprotten".

The capital of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel, is located near the Danish border. Kiel is a Hanseatic city. You can say this by looking at the typical Gothic brick architecture of buildings. Directly near Kiel, you can visit the Laboe Navy Memorial and see one of the five remaining submarines of World War II, U 995.

The sea city, of course, needs a harbor. And it is located right behind the railway station, so the Baltic Sea will immediately meet you as soon as you arrive in the city. Navigating the Baltic Sea is very simple, there are no tides, the fairways are clearly marked, and swimming at night is also possible without problems thanks to an experienced crew. The distances between the ports are usually very short, which allows you to plan long or short stages at your discretion.

The road along Kieler Förde, Kiellinie, takes you to the seal pool and aquarium , which belongs to the Geomar Institute. The location of the city on the Baltic Sea also gives you the advantage that after the lectures you can ride a bicycle and go cycling to one of the many beaches located in the immediate vicinity of the city.

Kiel's sights include the Old Botanical Garden , the 106-meter Rathausturm, Germany's oldest student theater, Schechsekbau and Schrevenpark, which attracts a lot of people during the summer months.

As one of the most popular and recommended agencies, we will help you find the most suitable yacht for your holiday on the Baltic Sea. All our yachts are owned by private owners who either service their ship or have a service contract with a specialized company. Yachts can be rented on a weekly basis, usually starting on Saturday.

All rented yachts in Germany must have the German “Bootszeugnis”, which is the official certificate for charter boats without a crew in accordance with German law. This certificate is issued every two years by a German institution after checking the safety of the ship and its equipment.

All our boats are rented without crew. This means that as a skipper, you need the appropriate qualifications. Legally, a license to sail from your country of origin is required. In accordance with European law, if you have the right to operate a similar yacht in your country, you also have this right in any other EU country.

Since 2019, our company has been working for you, sharing your passion for sailing, the sea, wind and waves. Contact us to organize the perfect holiday on the water. In addition to our own experience, we also benefit from the experience of our clients that we have been accompanying for the last time. No matter where you travel - in Croatia or in the Bahamas. From a rich offer to find the right yacht for you and a reliable rental company , this is what we see as our mission.

We find the right yachts for you - by phone or online, when registering on Saturday or when refunding. Your time spent aboard the yacht will inevitably be your best experience.

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Welcome to Kiel.Sailing.City.

"Moin!", that's how briefly and succinctly we greet each other here in the north, because as you may know, we are sometimes said to be a little short of words. That's not always true, of course, because we do like to have a chat or two. But let's be honest: Who needs big words when he or she is at, in or on the sea? There's nothing better than sitting on the beach or harbour , enjoying the peace and quiet, and watching the ships go by. Soak up the whole Kiel feeling during your stay!

Big city flair and maritime lifestyle. What must you have seen and done in Kiel?

Signposts and a sense of home - lighthouses exert a fascination. The perfect place to watch ships!

The bottom rocks, a fresh breeze blows, the view over the horizon. A boat trip on the fjord is an experience!

An extended shopping trip, an inspiring visit to the theater or experiences for your palate?

Kiel knows service! The Service Award Kiel regularly honors Kiel's service quality. 

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30.08. - 01.09.2024

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Farmers' and regional market

02. - 03.11.2024

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13.11.23 - 12.01.24

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21.11. - 23.12.2024

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There's always something going on here! Check the calendar to see what awaits you. 

I FEEL KIEL! Shopping with a sea breeze and the sound of seagulls.

Choose your personal cultural highlight from over 30 museums, galleries and much more.

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City tours, walks or watching ships and lighthouses. So many possibilities.

Kieler Woche sailing trips

Rough sea, the sound of waves and a fresh breeze - the beaches on the Kiel Fjord are also worth a visit in winter!

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Attention foodies and gourmets! Our restaurateurs are waiting for you!

June 08, 2024 Marine Conservation City Day  

Right on the Kiellinie and for sea fans of all ages, Kiel is celebrating the third Marine Conservation City Day - a day full of sea love, sea knowledge, sea action, sea culture and sea views. There's lots to discover! Colorful, outdoors and free of charge.

Holstein Kiel has been promoted! The whole of Kiel celebrates the storks!

A dream has come true for Kiel: Holstein Kiel has made it into the 1st Bundesliga! All of Kiel congratulates and is happy for the Storks! Fan merchandise is available in our online store.

June 22-30, 2024 Kieler Woche

No week is like this one! Celebrate with us and experience the world's biggest sailing event up close! With a range of attractive sailing trips, Kieler Woche has a lot in store for you. You can enjoy live concerts and stage programs at various venues and stages around the Kiel Fjord - free of charge and outdoors. Be part of it!

June 22-30, 2024 Cruises during Kieler Woche

Experience Kieler Woche from the water! In Schilksee you can follow the action on the water and the sailing regattas live. 

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June 22-30, 2024 Glamping at the Kieler Woche

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The time has finally come! The Segelcamp Kiel offers children, young people and families the perfect introduction to sailing as well as fun and enjoyment of water sports. Let's set sail together and set course for unforgettable experiences!

August 06-10, 2025 The Ocean Race Europe

On August 10, 2025, The Ocean Race Europe can be experienced up close in Kiel. In 2025, Kiel will play an even more significant role than in the Fly-By: The Ocean Race Europe is coming to Kiel for the first time and we are proud to be the starting port of this exciting, challenging regatta. 

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On board with Bill Joy, owner of 58m sailing yacht Ethereal

“A boat is a finite universe and we have to live with our resources,” says the computer software pioneer Bill Joy, as he talks fuel cells, decarbonising energy and designing and building his Royal Huisman ketch with Marilyn Mower

Bill Joy never set out to change the world – but that’s exactly what this unassuming Midwesterner did in the late 1970s when he turned the world of software development on its head. Armed with an electrical engineering degree from the University of Michigan, he was accepted to graduate programmes at Caltech and the University of California at Berkeley. Despite Caltech offering a teaching fellowship, he chose free-wheeling Berkeley and that made all the difference. “Reagan was the governor of  California  then and there had been massive budget cuts to education in the state. The campus computer facilities were decimated,” he recalls. “It was like a forest fire; everything is gone and then new green shoots start coming up.”

One of those new green shoots was Berkeley’s Computer Systems Research Group, which had managed to attract some money undertaking contract work for government agencies and corporations. One such contract given to Joy was to work with third-party software to run programs for an arm of the US Defense Department. Joy refused, saying he didn’t trust the third party’s code. Rather than risk a program failure, he went home and rewrote it. Hauled in to explain why he didn’t follow instructions, and asked how he thought he could rejig the software that keeps millions of bits of data moving in the right direction, he replied: “It’s simple – you read the protocol and write the language.” In a stroke, he had solved a significant instability problem and set the world of coding on a new course.

Forty years later, he remains every bit the soft- spoken pragmatist. Already a legend in software after his work at Berkeley, he was invited to join startup Sun Microsystems in the early 1980s to invent a smaller, simpler workstation and the enabling microprocessor that would take computing out of the realm of universities and governments and put it into industries. Soon, as a full partner, he led a team that invented Java, one of the most popular programming languages. This boosted Sun Microsystems into the stratosphere and put Joy into contact with other entrepreneurs such as Bruce Katz, the man behind the famous Rockport shoe brand of Massachusetts and owner of the 43.5-metre Royal Huisman sailing yacht Juliet . Their chance meeting during a business conference led first to a friendship and then directly to Joy building 58-metre sailing yacht Ethereal .

“It was sailing with Bruce aboard his Juliet ; such a great experience. I actually met Bruce before he built Juliet . He had a lifelong dream of building [his own boat to sail around the world] and because we both like design, we talked a lot about it. I inherited that dream,” says Joy.

After 21 years at Sun Microsystems, Joy made a huge career shift, becoming a venture capitalist with the Silicon Valley firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) in 2005. He put his analytical ability into identifying and investing in disruptive early-stage “green” technologies, notably wind, solar, energy storage and semiconductor technologies for mobile devices. The late Tom Perkins, an avid sailor, nurtured Joy’s nascent interest in sailing while former US vice president Al Gore, a KPCB senior partner, influenced him to build the most efficient, eco-friendly yacht possible.

When the time came to fulfil his sailing dream, Joy wanted the same team that created Juliet : Ron Holland as naval architect with the late Pieter Beeldsnijder for the interior and Royal Huisman to build it. “I really wanted to do a project with Pieter,” says Joy. “Bruce’s description of working with him was just so great.” Beeldsnijder and Joy hit it off. “It was such a pleasure to watch him work. He was very much an old-school person. He wouldn’t sit at a computer, he would sketch with pencil. He could freehand perspective drawings. He was a wizard and he could make you understand how things were going to feel. He was such a joy to be around. His effervescent happiness in doing the design was infectious,” Joy recalls.

While Katz’s project was driven by emotion, Joy approached the build of his family-focused yacht with the mind of an engineer. “I’m not a sailor; I don’t sail the boat. I’m an engineer,” he admits. He and wife Shannon wanted everyone involved with the project to think outside of the box. Every system was challenged and optimised. At one point, Royal Huisman set up five tents in the yard as workshops so that the scientists, engineers and technicians the Joys brought into the project could be developing on site in immediate proximity to each other. The yacht, launched in 2009, was a living laboratory, with efficiency woven into every corner and system on board.

Ethereal features the first true hybrid solution installed on a yacht, with its 500kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery bank (chosen for its safety) resting under the corridor to the aft cabins. It is a system that still works as planned and some of the batteries, charged and discharged thousands of times, are original. In the boat’s 10-year survey completed last year, no changes were made to the propulsion or the batteries, which can either be used for silent operation of the vessel, a generator-free night at anchor or for peak shaving.

The boat’s energy grid is remarkably flexible and can charge batteries three ways – from shaft generators when the props are freewheeling under sail, turning under power of the main engines or via one of three relatively small gensets. Reducing the production of heat of everything from light bulbs and air conditioning to glass in portlights and deck hatches that reflects outdoor heat combined with substantial insulation means the boat’s hotel load is much less than others its size and volume.

“A boat is a finite universe and we have to live with our resources. We have to be conscious of how much power we can generate, how much water we can make and how much food we can carry in our self-contained world,” Joy notes firmly.

Living within limits is a key philosophy for both husband and wife. Shannon is a producer of documentary films such as Chasing Coral, Ghost Fleet, Mission Blue and her latest, Anote’s Ark . She’s also on the board of Mission Blue, Oceans 5, Wild Aid and EarthSense Foundation. Ethereal , Joy tells me, has been on many dive trips while videographers and scientists worked on the films. “Most of our sailing has been in the South Pacific , Palau and Raja Ampat , Melanesia, Micronesia, Indonesia , Polynesia – all the ‘nesias’ – and Tahiti . I like the diving and Shannon is working on a lot of conservation issues in those areas.”

It evidently irritates him that governments and corporations don’t seem to have grasped the urgency of the world’s environmental challenges. “People hear that CO2 is going up so many parts per year and it seems like they still have time. The funny thing is, there are tipping points. There is a point at which things are barely in balance and then you add a stressor and the forest that has become drier every year for 10 years because of climate change suddenly becomes a massive fire. The polluted water run-off in Florida becomes a catastrophic amount of red tide and blue- green algae. People ask ‘what happened?’, and it probably wasn’t very much, but there was a tipping point. The systems have lost their resilience. Along comes a stressor and they have nothing left to give,” he says.

He won’t be drawn on politics, stating plainly: “Biology and chemistry have no politics. We have assumed we could stay colouring within the margins by putting little restrictions on things but the cumulative overpressure is quite large. It offends a few people a lot if you try to stop it and it offends a lot of people a little if you don’t, until it becomes a catastrophe, at which point your choices may be limited.”

Today sees Joy still actively engaged in the investment sector, acting as principal and chief scientist of Water Street Capital, based in Jacksonville, Florida , in between his stints on board Ethereal , on which he spends around three months a year. The firm’s investment model is less quick-hit and more agent of change. Not surprisingly, Joy is focused on batteries and reformulating the energy grid. He has personally led financing for Ionic Materials, developer of a solid polymer to replace the liquid electrolyte in rechargeable batteries. “A lot of the materials you would like to use in a battery because they have good voltage potential and are light and cheap tend to not be materials that work well with a liquid [electrolyte],” he explains.

“For example, sulphur is something you would love to use in a battery. It’s light and almost free but when you put it with a liquid you get reactions creating all sorts of impurities that cause it to fail. If you use a polymer electrolyte, then you don’t have these reactions and you aren’t restricted on materials... we open up the whole periodic table. It could make radically better batteries. You don’t have to mine the deep ocean or the Congo for materials like cobalt and nickel. You could completely eliminate toxic lead acid batteries.”

After nearly two hours in Ethereal’s beautiful deck saloon, we’ve covered topics as diverse as fuel cells, decarbonising energy, a meat replacement made mostly out of peas, and why he’s still dubious about artificial intelligence and . We haven’t quite solved all the world’s problems, but I walk off the passarelle knowing there is a good man on the case.

First published in the May 2019 issue of BOAT International

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Kiel Week is back and feels right

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After the two September editions of 2020 and 2021, which brought the Kiel Week Regatta a lot of international recognition in the grip of the pandemic, the traditional date at the end of June feels right again. Head of Organization Dirk Ramhorst: “We live from the proximity to the many guests and want to enjoy the new, old freedom with them.”

This also includes the summer festival in the city center, which was sorely missed twice. The regatta at the Schilksee Olympic Center is emerging stronger. A separate opening ceremony on event area and, for the first time, the hosting of the welcome evening of the Minister President of Schleswig-Holstein are proof of the high status of the sailing sport also among politicians.

The period between two Kiel Weeks has never been shorter than from 2021 to 22 – a challenge for the entire organizing team. The number of participants proved once again that Kiel is on the wish list of many crews from Germany and abroad, whether with or without World Cup status in the Olympic disciplines. Some classes are experiencing a run. “This is a maximum recognition for the performance and commitment of the volunteers,” said Ramhorst, who also senses as DSV Vice President: “Kiel remains a milestone on the way to the Olympic Games.”

When a red line appears in the Manage2Sail registration system, the capacity limit has been reached. For the 49ers, the maximum number of participants in both classes was raised significantly, so great was the rush for the Olympic skiffs. Nearly 100 men’s crews covet admission to Kiel Week.

“We’ve also increased to three racing courses for the dinghies,” explains Principal Race Officer Fabian Bach, “because there were quickly 75 on the list for the women’s 49erFX as well.” Just as with the Nacra 17 catamarans, which have been increased to 40, the subsequent European Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, are exerting a pull.

For the German silver medalists from Japan last year, the first appearance after the victory in Enoshima will also be a very special one emotionally. “Yes, it will be our last regatta together in the 49erFX,” revealed Susann Beucke from Strande at the pre-event press conference in the Komodoresaal of the Kieler Yacht Club.

After careful consideration with helm Tina Lutz, the decision was made against another Olympic campaign. Beucke will from now on dedicate herself to offshore sailing, and will announce details of her Figaro project on Tuesday during Kiel Week. Lutz has gained a professional foothold in human resources management for a major Swiss corporation in Austria.

“We had a wonderful time together with many highs and leave the lows behind,” said Susann Beucke four days before her 31st birthday, “when it’s at its best, you should set off for new shores.” Those who know her have faith that she will one day win a world race. But before that, they both want to “enjoy our favorite regatta to the fullest.” At Kiel Week, Lutz/Beucke will compete once again in their Olympic boat.

They will be recognizable by transparent sails, because the South-North combination is already not making the switch to the new FX rig with black sails. Says Beucke, “That’s why we have no expectations in terms of sport, we just want to have fun.” At the class premiere in 2013, Tina Lutz and Susann Beucke, who once met at a press conference at Kiel Week, won just as they did in 2016 and most recently two years ago, so they are returning as defending champions.

The 49er Vice World Champions Tim Fischer and Fabian Graf will start for the Kiel Week co-organizers Norddeutscher Regatta Verein and Verein Seglerhaus am Wannsee. The Kiel duo dominated the world elite at the World Championships in November in the Sultanate of Oman before robbing themselves of the gold medal with an early start in the final.

On their home turf, it comes to revenge with the world champions Bart Lambriex and Floris van de Werken from the Netherlands. “Whether we’re the hunter or the hunted doesn’t matter to us at all,” says the helmsman, “we’re not putting ourselves under any pressure at all.”

Relaxation with an intelligent sailing style is the recipe for success, just don’t tense up. In their seventh year together in the boat, Fischer/Graf have learned from past mistakes when they overperformed. This season, Tim Fischer is focusing on his master’s thesis in business administration at the University of Kiel, while his crewmate is now a sports soldier. Together with Jakob Meggendorfer and Andreas Spranger from the Bavarian Yacht Club and Max Stingele and Linov Scheel from the Kieler Yacht Club, they form a strong training team under coach Max Groy.

And where are the two-time bronze medalists from the 2016 and 21 Olympics? “We won’t be back until the World Championships in the fall,” explains Thomas Plößel. After completing his studies as a mechanical engineer, he works at the Reckmann company on roller furling systems for large yachts. Helmsman Erik Heil is continuing his medical studies.

After winning their first medal in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil, the two had already impressively demonstrated that a longer break from training and competition need not mean an interruption in their success story.

Heil/Plößl will come to Schilksee anyway. They will open the Kiel Week Regatta 2022 on Saturday (June 18) together with Lutz/Beucke as well as Paul Kohlhoff and Alica Stuhlemmer (Nacra 17) and the Kieler double leader Ulf Kämpfer/Hans-Werner Tovar (Lord Mayor/City President). “At 1300 hrs. parallel to the first races on the triangular courses, we will give a joint start signal on the event stage,” explains Dirk Ramhorst.

Kohlhoff/Stuhlemmer have also set their sights high on the foiling twin hull boat on their own doorstep. For the team from the north, it was already clear immediately after the Olympic bronze medal: “We’re going full throttle until 2024. World Championship bronze, also in Oman, was the first strong sign. Meanwhile, there is also a new focus at the ambitious helmsman. In May, Paul Kohlhoff became a father for the first time and now also enjoys “every free minute that we’re not on the water.”

On the final day of the Medal Races (June 26), he will celebrate his 27th birthday, and with his current foreshearer, perhaps even the third overall victory after 2015 and 16 (then with Carolina Werner). However, the competition will be tough. Italian rivals Ruggero Tita and Caterina Banti are in the mix, as are John Gimson and Anna Burnet from Great Britain and Argentina’s sailing legend Santiago Lange with Victoria Travascio.

Kiel Week sees a premiere return in the 470 dinghy. It features the second mixed discipline after the Nacras at the Olympic sailing events. Anastasiya Winkel, Olympic sixth on Luise Wanser’s boat, now trims aboard her husband Malte. The Ukrainian-born sailor has been braving a double burden since the start of the war, as she is heavily involved in helping refugees. “Among them are some sailors, some of whom have come with their families,” the 28-year-old reports. The Kieler Yacht Club and the Norddeutsche Regatta Verein also help with training opportunities.

In addition, Anastasiya Winkel keeps in daily contact with her mother and 90-year-old grandmother, who can no longer leave Old Shevsk due to old age. The industrial city is located in the Luhansk region only about 50 kilometers from the embattled metropolis of Sjewjerodonezk. Of what used to be more than 100,000 inhabitants, only about a third are still there. Winkel: “So far, at least, my home has not been bombed. I sincerely hope it stays that way.”

Given these circumstances, it is difficult to concentrate on competitive sports. A 20-day training camp in Marseille provided a welcome change before Kiel Week. Anastasiya Winkel’s Olympic coxswain Luise Wanser (Hamburg), who was one of the few women to remain at the tiller in the new discipline, was also there, now with Philipp Autenrieth in the trapeze.

“Exchange and comparison within the national team and with other countries are the only way to establish ourselves among the world’s best,” says Malte Winkel, “so we’ll play with our cards on the table as long as we can.” The Winkels won one of the training regattas in the south of France and gained self-confidence on the way to their dream of representing the German colors “in Paris” the year after next.

“Due to Tokyo 2021, we are basically just at the beginning of the Olympics, which have been shortened by one year, but we are already intensively preparing,” said DSV Sports Director Nadine Stegenwalner, who would like to fill all ten sailing disciplines and sees “the potential for it everywhere.” However, the qualification of nations will already be a higher hurdle than before, because the total number of athletes in sailing has been further reduced by the IOC.

In the international boat classes, the 11th ACO Musto Skiff World Championship and the Nordic Folkboat Gold Cup stand out this year with around 50 starters each. Of the single-handed sailors, Iver Ahlmann has a double home game. The 2011 European Championship runner-up comes as the 2020 Kiel Week winner and managing partner of the Büdelsdorf-based ACO Group, a leading international company for drainage technology and wastewater treatment.

After ten years of ACO Musto Skiff World Championships, the company is also a sponsor of Kiel Week. “Our claim has recently been ‘we care for water’, which fits very well with sailing,” explains Iver Ahlmann, “and sustainability, which is also emphasized by Kiel Week, has always been ideal for our values.”

In sporting terms, he will probably have to bake smaller rolls, fears the KiWo defending champion. “My preparation was more like damage limitation,” says the 39-year-old, house building and the fourth child have demanded other priorities. Ahlmann names Britain’s Jamie Hilton, Dan Vincent and Robbie Wilson alongside sailing pro Peter Greenhalgh and South African Andy Tarboton, international class president, as World Cup favorites. In light winds, he himself, weighing only 68 kilograms, could perhaps put individual exclamation marks.

In addition, the 29ers are once again calling for the Euro Cup in Kiel. With around 150 youth skiffs, they provide the largest field of participants at Kiel Week. After the sensational win in 2021, the junior team of the year comes from the East Holstein village of Zarnekau. Helmsman Anton Sach with his brother Johann is one of last year’s youngest ever winners as a 14-year-old.

The top talents also won the YES regatta (Young Europeans Sailing) of the KYC at Whitsun as a dress rehearsal in a superior manner and are thus entitled to claim the only German starting place at the Youth Worlds, the youth world championships in the Netherlands (July 8 to 15).

With already more than 160 registrations also the offshore sailing registers a stately popularity. The opener on Saturday morning (June 18) to Eckernförde, which from now on is only traditionally called Aalregatta, enjoys the greatest popularity. At the Kiel Cup (Monday to Wednesday) the organization goes new ways and opens the classical short races also for yachts of the Yardstick rating; a comparison calculation with ORC inclusive.

In addition to the daily up-and-downs, middle distances around fixed sea marks will also be held. The Senatspreis on Thursday and Friday has again been explicitly tailored to two-person crews (double-handed), while the Silbernes Band one day later will go around the northern tip of Langeland overnight.

Racing days Kiel Week 2022

Part 1 – Saturday, June 18 to Tuesday, June 21 2.4mR, 29er Euro Cup, Contender, Europe, Flying Dutchman (FD), ILCA 4, ILCA 6, Gold Cup Nordische Folkeboote, OK-Jollen & Waszp (international classes)

Part 2 – Wednesday, June 22 to Sunday, June 26 11. ACO Musto Skiff World Championhsip ILCA 7, ILCA 6 (Frauen), 49er, 49er FX, 470er Mixed, Nacra 17 Mixed & iQFoil (olympische Disziplinen) 420er, J/24 & J/70 (international classes / starting Thursday, 23 June) Offshore – Saturday, June 18 to Saturday, June 25 Aalregatta Kiel-Eckernförde (Saturday, 18 June) Aalregatta Eckernförde-Kiel (Sunday, 19 June) Kiel-Cup (Monday, 20 June until Wednesday 22 June) Senatspreis (Thursday, 23 June) Silbernes Band (Friday, 24 June until Saturday, 25 June)

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Sailing from the Netherland coast to the Baltic, the Kiel Canal is the most frequented route by pleasure yachts. Via the safe harbours Borkum , Helgoland , Cuxhaven , the canal begins in Brunsbuttel , Elbe river and goes to Kiel-Holtenau , Baltic.

The Kiel Canal (German: Nord-Ostsee-Kanal ), until 1948 known as the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Kanal , is a 61 miles (98 kilometres) long canal in the German Bundesland Schleswig-Holstein that links the North Sea at Brunsbüttel to the Baltic Sea at Kiel-Holtenau . An average of 280 nautical miles (519 kilometers) is saved by using the Kiel Canal instead of going around the Jutland Peninsula. This not only saves time but also avoids potentially dangerous storm-prone seas. It is considered to be the most heavily used artificial seaway in the world; over 43,000 ships passed through in 2007, excluding small craft.

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VHF Channel 13 (Call Kiel-Kanal I) Lockarea Brunsbüttel

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Closely east of the entrance basins you find the "waiting area" for small pleasure craft intending to enter the canal. Under certain wind and tide conditions the waiting can be quite unpleasant. Beware of tidal currents setting in this area. The waiting area is camera surveilled and the lockmaster will see waiting yachts. Please do not wait in the entrance areas or even the entrance basins of the locks - pilot boats are leaving and entering these easterly basins constantly at great speed.

Yachts are allowed to enter the lock, if a single white occulting light is shown on the signalmast. Most times this will happen on the easterly signal mast, managing the easterly (older and smaller)lock system. Very seldom entrance permission is given for the western (and bigger locks , that are heavily used for the commercial shipping.)All other light combinations do not affect pleasure boats. Please be patient, sometimes it can take some time, until permission to enter is given.

Once in the entrance basin you go straight forward into the open lock - the lock signal mast will also tell you by a single white occulting light, which lock to enter.

In the lock you tie up to the rings on the floating pontoons (wooden logs with an anti-skid rubber surface). Do not tie up to the rings in the wall, depending on the tidal situation the water level will rise more or less.

If you choose to stay in Brunsbuttel just turn to port - the pleasure boat harbour is situated close west of the new locks. Leaving the yacht there has to be negotiated with the harbour master.

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Approach is best on the eastern side of the Kiel Fjord, after you have passed the narrows of the Friedrichsort-Lighthouse. But be aware of the small prohibited area closely southwest of the lighthouse - it is clearly marked. Continue your way into the Fjord towards Kiel until you see the signal masts of the channel entrance on starboard. The waiting area is on the northern side of the locks, just in front of the Kiel-Holtenau pleasure boat harbour in the entrance area of the (older and smaller) northern locks, which normally manages the pleasure boat traffic. The same entrance procedure as in Brunsbuttel applies: single white occulting light shows permission to enter the locks. Tie up to the rings on the wooden pontoons.

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If travelling the entire canal all fees are paid in the lock master's tower in Kiel-Holtenau - this applies to both directions. You only pay to the lockmaster in Brunsbuttel , if you intend to leave the canal at the Giselau Lock (to continue down the river Eider back to the North Sea ) or if you enter the canal here with the destination as Brunsbuttel .

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NOTE on Lake Flemhude: This is a marked anchorage

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• At about Km 66 (north side) you can leave the Kiel Canal into the Ober-Eider, continuing to Rendsburg.

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• At Km 67,5 (on the north side) another small marina is situated in the Borgdtedter Enge . Also fuel on the pontoon, shops are in the small village of Borgstedt .

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Kieler Woche : Start, appearance and farewell - the Olympic team comes to Kieler Woche

Tatjana Pokorny

 ·  17.06.2024

Top act in Kiel: the aces of the Ilca-7 class

Around 3000 activists set sail for kiel week, flags from 53 nations fly in kiel, the daily tv programme for kiel week.

"Kieler Woche is a welcome home match and remains a fixture for us. Even shortly before the Olympics, a top competition is more valuable than training on the water," says DSV coach Alex Schlonski. The coach of Germany's best Ilca 7 helmsman Philipp Buhl and his team-mates in the German Sailing Team knows what he is talking about. Alex Schlonski is at the Allgäu native's side as coach for the second time during Philipp Buhl's third Olympic summit attempt.

Kiel Weeks are usually nice. Everyone wants to win." Philipp Buhl

The training group led by 2020 world champion Philipp Buhl, his younger compatriot Nik Aaron Willim, French 2022 world champion Jean-Baptiste Bernaz and Norwegian Olympic bronze medallist Hermann Tomasgaard made a conscious decision to compete at Kieler Woche, while other international Olympic participants decided to forgo further regatta practice.

Philipp Buhl wants to make the most of the last test of strength before the Olympic showdown in the Bay of Marseille on 28 July. The 34-year-old said: "Kiel Weeks are usually nice. Everyone wants to win. In this phase before the Olympic Games, I always find new motivation every week for the big goal in Marseille and I also want to savour Kiel Week." Buhl, Bernaz, Tomasgaard, Willim, other strong German and international players and a total of 120 starters make the Ilca 7 class the top act among the Olympic disciplines at this Kiel Week.

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Saying yes to another Olympic campaign, Nik Aaron Willim was a guest at the pre-event press conference in the Schleswig-Holstein state capital on Monday ahead of Kiel Week. There, the 27-year-old Ilca-7 helmsman, who after an excellent start to the national Olympic qualifiers ultimately had to admit defeat to his champion Philipp Buhl in the battle for just one Olympic ticket, said: "I thought long and hard about whether I should continue for another four years. But stopping now, when I'm knocking on the door of the world's top ten, is out of the question."

After completing his bachelor's thesis, Nik Willim wants to go to Belgium for ten months to study for a master's degree in sustainable innovation. Before that, however, there is the home match starting on Saturday. "I want to enjoy Kiel Week first, it's always a great highlight," said Nik Willim.

A total of around 3000 participants are expected from Saturday in 16 Olympic and international dinghy and smaller keelboat classes as well as on the sea courses of the larger yachts and in naval cutter competitions. The Kiel Week will be opened with the traditional eel regatta of the larger boats to Eckernförde and the Olympics. In the Olympic field, however, Kiel Week pays tribute to its proximity to the Olympic regatta in the Bay of Marseille. Most of the Olympic starters will refrain from starting in Kiel just a few weeks before their summit attempt. Only five of the ten Olympic sailing disciplines will be held on the Kiel Fjord.

The tight schedule around a month before the Olympic sailing competitions is also a challenge for us, but we are able to stand up to it with a very impressive number of entries." Dirk Ramhorst

With a view to the better-filled fields in other areas, Kieler Woche Sports Director Dirk Ramhorst said: "The tight schedule around a month before the Olympic sailing competitions also means a challenge for us, but we are able to stand up to it with a very impressive number of entries." A number of names prove that Kiel Week remains a magnet for top sailing in many areas. Even if the start of the reigning world champion and Olympic champion Anne-Marie Rindom (Denmark) was still in doubt in the week before the regatta started, Maud Jayet, the Swiss runner-up in the 2023 World Championship, will be coming. Julia Büsselberg from Berlin, who is still hoping for an Olympic starting place via an individual application after successfully qualifying for the nations but narrowly missing out on an individual qualification, will also be starting in Kiel.

In the field in the inclusive 2.4mR class, Paralympics winner, world champion and title holder Heiko Kröger from Ammersbek, his runner-up Meagan Pascoe from Great Britain and other strong starters can be expected to deliver another thrilling battle at the World Championships off Schilksee in August.

One of the favourites in the 29er Eurocup, for which 140 crews are on the entry list, is Ewa Lewandowska, the Polish girls' youth world champion. She will be racing with foresailor Krzysztof Królik. The Youth World Championship bronze medallists Boróka and Szonja Fehér from Hungary also want to attack at Kieler Woche. Their compatriots, the FD record world champions and reigning vice world champions Szabolcs Majthenyi/Andras Domokos, are also on the entry list, as are last year's winners: the reigning and 2022 world champions Kay-Uwe Lüdtke and Kai Schäfers.

The rigging master has interesting tasks to solve on the Kieler Woche course, who will have to dig deep into the archives of national flags in view of exotic national abbreviations such as AFG, ESA, LCA or SAM and ZIM. Sailors from 53 nations want to be there when the famous German sailing series challenges its contenders over nine days in a wide variety of classes.

The multinational competition is led by Afghanistan in alphabetical order. Individual entries were received from El Salvador (ESA) and St Lucia (LCA) as well as Guatemala, India, Luxembourg, Morocco, Mexico, Malta, Singapore, Slovenia, Tunisia and, last but not least, Zimbabwe (ZIM). There are even two participants from the Samoa Islands north of New Zealand, one of whom, Vaimo'Oi'a Ripley from the Apia Yacht Club, will be competing twice in the ILCA 6: first in the Olympic and then in the international competition. This makes the long journey twice as worthwhile. Unsurprisingly, the strongest line-up with well over half of all watercraft comes from the host country, traditionally followed by Denmark (85) just ahead of Sweden (82).

KielerWoche.TV will broadcast the races live from the media track every day. The 49er FX women will be in the spotlight to kick things off. This will be followed by the 49er on Sunday, Ilca 7 on Monday, Ilca 6 on Tuesday and the medal races on the final Wednesday of the first half of Kieler Woche. From Thursday, the OK dinghies will be shown with more than 80 boats at the start. On the following days, Ilca 6 (open) and J/70 will take centre stage. The races of the wingfoil coaching and demo event will be broadcast at the end on the second Sunday. The broadcasts will not only be shown on the big screen on the stage of the Audi Sailing Arena and on the video screens throughout the harbour area, but also on the Internet.

As the Kiel-Schilksee Olympic Centre is also the home of the German Sailing Association (DSV) and a national base, the association is planning a presentation and farewell ceremony for its Olympic team for Paris 2024 at the Kiel Week half-time. Before the Kiel Week 2024 champions are honoured on Wednesday afternoon after the medal races, the German athletes for Marseille will be on stage in the Audi Sailing Arena from 4 pm. Afterwards, there will be time for autographs and selfies with the top athletes. German Olympic sailors, surfers and kiters have been nominated by the DOSB in eight out of ten disciplines. The local heroes and Olympic bronze medallists from Japan, Paul Kohlhoff and Alica Stuhlemmer in the Nacra 17, are also among the qualifiers.

Strander Susann Beucke emphasises her close ties to home on the first Saturday of Kiel Week. The 49erFX silver medallist from Japan switched to ocean sailing after her Olympic success with Tina Lutz. Between two Figaro regattas in France, she will give an autograph session in the Helly Hansen tent on the morning of 22 June, sign her autobiography "Against the Wind" and give a talk for the next generation of sailors. In the afternoon, the 33-year-old will take to the water as patron of the inclusive BAT Sailing Team. The latter will once again be competing with visually and hearing impaired sailors in the international J/70 class.

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