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Danish trimaran Flying Dragon on record course at MidsummerSail!
Experience the exciting events of MidsummerSail 2025, a major sailing regatta from Wismar to Sweden that promises new records.
Danish trimaran Flying Dragon on record course at MidsummerSail!
On June 21, 2025, the starting signal was given for an extraordinary sailing event in the heart of the Baltic Sea: The MidsummerSail brought together a record number of 86 boats from five nations in the Bay of Wismar. This marks the tenth anniversary of the regatta known as the ultimate offshore challenge. The race takes participants over a distance of 900 nautical miles to Töre, the northernmost port on the Baltic Sea.
The Danish trimaran “Flying Dragon” is currently ahead and is already four hours ahead of the previous best time in its category. However, due to the unsettled weather, everything is still open. A low pressure area ensures high speeds, but the forecast promises persistently changeable weather, making the plan to break the record for all boat classes a real challenge. In order to achieve this, the first participant is expected to arrive in Töre on Thursday morning around 8 a.m., reports NDR.
A look at the regatta
The MidsummerSail event, which began at approximately 1 p.m. on June 21, 2025, is a non-stop offshore regatta that attracts those seeking adventure and exciting competition on the water. What's new this year is the variety of boat classes, from high performance craft to family crews, sailing either alone or in a team. The event not only promotes the competitive spirit, but also creates a sense of solidarity between participants from different countries around the Baltic Sea, such as Sail World notes.
Currently, around 20 of the 60 active participants are waiting in various ports for better weather conditions so that they can set their sails. An unfortunate incident occurred on Sunday when a boat capsized north of Rügen. Fortunately, the skipper, who was taken to hospital by helicopter, was uninjured.
The rest in competition
The fascination with sailing lies not only in the competition itself, but also in the logistics and the adventure that it brings. Shorthanded sailing, i.e. sailing with a reduced crew, is becoming increasingly popular. This season there are a total of 26 regattas for single-handed and two-handed sailors in the Baltic Sea. You not only benefit from the simplified planning, but also from the special dynamics that arise in this form of competition. Other events are listed.
The MidsummerSail is more than just a regatta; it is a celebration of seafaring and a meeting place for like-minded people who seek the challenge and excitement of sailing over 900 miles. The regatta ends at the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea and remains a young, exciting highlight in the calendar regatta year.