Sailgp in Sassnitz: Historical premiere for Germany's sailing elite!

Sailgp in Sassnitz: Historical premiere for Germany's sailing elite!

A historical sailing spectacle announces itself: The first Sailgp regatta on German soil will be held on Rügen on August 16 and 17, 2025 in Sassnitz. The fast-paced F50 catamarans, which can reach speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour, will come together for an international show of strength on the Baltic Sea. Erik Heil, the helmsman of the Germany Sailgp team, was enthusiastic: "It is a great honor to represent the team at our first home event."

The ticket sales for this unique event have already started. Two types of tickets are offered: seats for 75 euros, which also include food and drinks, as well as an exclusive "Byob" program for 475 euros, which enables boat gifts to be carried directly to the action. This offer is the ideal opportunity for water sports fans to experience world-class sailing up close. According to yacht.de , the Sailgp season 2024/25 will be the largest in the history of the competition. With a total prize money of $ 12.8 million, the teams have to compete in up to 14 regattas on global renowned locations.

an extra class event

The Mayor of Sassnitz, Leon Kräusche, welcomes the international sports community and sees this event an excellent way to welcome "many international guests in the port city on Rügen". Sebastian Vettel, the four-time Formula 1 world champion, also described the event as "milestone for sailing in Germany". The Sailgp has established itself for one of the most important sailing competitions worldwide in the shortest possible time and promises to increase the interest of the viewers enormously. Ruegen.de reports that the positive expectation that Sassnitz can now proudly become part of this global series of sailing events. A true highlight for both sailing fans and German sailing!