Yacht Club Bregenz: General renovation instead of new building - one step into the future!

Yacht Club Bregenz: General renovation instead of new building - one step into the future!

on Monday, January 15, 2025, the demolition work was started on the construction site of the Yacht Club. According to reports from Vol.at, it is already dusting and knocking vigorously, while parts of the ceiling are torn down and holes are visible in the walls. Instead of a new building, comprehensive general renovation is now being carried out after the drastically increased construction costs have destroy the original plans. "The costs went out of hand during the planning phase," said club president Oliver Böhler. This is not only a problem for the Yacht Club, other sports clubs such as the Bregenz tennis club also fight with similar financial challenges.

The total costs for the renovation of the club house, which is over 70 years old, are estimated at around 2.1 million euros. The city of Bregenz and the state of Vorarlberg support the project, which includes the complete refusal of the building, the renewal of the roof and the installation of a heat pump. The kitchen remains unchanged because it is sufficiently modernized. The renovation for sailing is particularly important, since facilities are needed where the athletes can stay and prepare for sailing regattas while waiting for the often unpredictable wind conditions on Lake Constance.

anniversary and future prospects

The year 2025 marks a special anniversary for the yacht club, which celebrates its 100th anniversary, and a timely completion of the renovations is considered to be a anniversary gift to the members. Böhler looks optimistically into the future: "Our great hope is that we will be ready by the end of summer." After the renovation, the club house would reduce operating costs and at the same time offer members and athletes a modern infrastructure. Renewed windows and an improved outer shell should ensure that fewer heating costs are incurred in the future.

The history of Böhler, which Böhler refers to, shows the development and progress in the field of high -performance metals, which are also used in the construction industry. The company has always adapted to the growing requirements of the market, which also applies to the Yacht Club Bregenz, which is now responding to the increasing costs with innovative solutions. This sets a strong sign in a time when small clubs like this often struggle with financial hurdles. Further details on the exciting history of Böhler and their influence can be found in their chronicle.