International regatta across Berlin: a spectacle at the north harbor!

International regatta across Berlin: a spectacle at the north harbor!

Nordhafen, Berlin, Deutschland - The 95th international long -distance regatta "across Berlin" took place on October 12, 2024, but with a modified route. Due to planned state visits, the original goal of replacing the House of Cultures in the World, was replaced by the Nordhafen. Despite this change, the rowers, a total of 800 from different regions, were enthusiastic that the regatta could be carried out at all. Numerous spectators gathered on the banks who cheered on the athletes and enjoyed the unique atmosphere of the event.

At 1 p.m. the starting signal for the 127 boats on the Mörschbrücke, which set off behind Charlottenburg Castle. The route exciting for the rowers was 7,000 meters, with first rowing on the Spree and then reaching the Charlottenburg connecting channel and the western port canal to the bank park at the north harbor. There the Sir Gusche Band provided musical entertainment, an element that has been part of the tradition of this event for many years.

a historical sporting event

The regatta has a special place in the Berlin sports calendar and always takes place in October. It is one of the oldest and most traditional sporting events in the city, since rowing through the city center is usually not permitted. "Wide and competitive athletes come together here again before going to winter training," said Thomas Haun, the President of the State Rudder Association. He emphasized the support of the waterway and shipping office as well as the water protection police and the Senate Department for Interior and Sport, which played an important role in organizing the regatta.

Thomas Haun personally congratulated the winners during the medal award. The Rowing Association of Preussen-Saffonia e.V. secured third place in the special race gig double-tunter. The racing community, consisting of members of several clubs, received special applause, which won the challenge cup. The Men's Eachter Cup, donated by RG Wiking, went to another racing community, while a rowing gauge was raffled among the most successful clubs for child and youth work- luck fell on the Landshut rowing club from 1952.

positive response from participants

The participants consistently expressed positive about their experiences during the regatta. "It was a gift to be able to drive through the city. Great atmosphere, great experience. Really mega," many of them reported. The enthusiasm was also noticeable on social media such as Facebook, where comments such as "Beautiful Regatta in the best weather" were shared. The event once again demonstrated that Berlin is a lively metropolis for water sports that offers a unique experience for both active and viewers.

The complete results and detailed information on the competitions are available, www.rudern.de .