Traditional Haikutter-Regatta: starting shot in front of the Hanse Sail!

Traditional Haikutter-Regatta: starting shot in front of the Hanse Sail!

Rostock, Deutschland - The anticipation for the traditional Hanse Sail in Rostock is already noticeable. The annual Haikutter regatta from Nysted to Rostock takes place on the day before the big event, which takes place from August 7th to 10th, 2025. As expected, six historical haikutter, including the venerable ship "Hansine", will again plow through the waves. According to Rathaus Rostock the ships also take part in the traditional competition this year, which lasts about six hours to the Rostock port.

The "Hansine" brings a proud story. This impressive copy is 125 years old, 25 meters long and was painstakingly reconstructed by Markus Köhler and a partner over 20 years ago. Originally bought in Denmark for a symbolic euro, the ship has been on the waters again since 2009. As the first sharkutter with drive machine, it is one of the largest and fastest of its kind.

a festival of maritime tradition

haikutter are not just old ships; They stand for a glorious time of the Danish fishing around 1900. Today, only over 6,500 haikuters are only a maximum of 25. The association "Friends of the Hansine", who takes care of the ship, already has 115 members and offers exciting podcasts around the Maritime Cultural Heritage. The regatta is also the result of a long -term idea of Köhler and Holger Bellgardt, which was launched over 15 years ago.

The accompanying ships Landrath Küster and Sarpen, which offer spectators and sailing places for fellow sailors, are particularly interesting. Here everyone finds the opportunity to be up close and to experience the adventure on the waves. If you are interested in the regatta, you can inform yourself in more detail on the website Hansesail.com

The Hanse Sail: A highlight for the region

The Hanse Sail itself is one of the largest maritime events in Europe and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from Germany and abroad every year. As the Ostsee-Magazin , the event not only celebrates maritime history and culture, but also focuses on the preservation of historical ships. The next Hanse Sail will take place every year on the second weekend in August and expect numerous highlights again this year.

For the little visitors, an exciting entertainment program is offered, ranging from maritime markets, music performances to special children's programs. Traditionally, the event ends with an imposing fireworks that will illuminate the sky over Rostock. The view of being on board a historic ship and enjoying the maritime atmosphere makes the Hanse Sail an experience that should not be missed.