Traditional shark cutter regatta: starting signal in front of the Hanse Sail!

Traditional shark cutter regatta: starting signal in front of the Hanse Sail!

The anticipation of the traditionalHanse Sailis already noticeable in Rostock. The day before the big event, which takes place from August 7th to 10th, 2025, the annual shark cutter regatta from Nysted to Rostock will take place. Six historic shark cutters, including the venerable ship “Hansine,” are expected to plow the waves again. Loud Rostock town hall This year the ships will once again take part in the traditional competition, which takes around six hours to reach the port of Rostock.

The “Hansine” has a proud history. This impressive specimen is 125 years old, 25 meters long and was painstakingly reconstructed over 20 years ago by Markus Köhler and a partner. Originally purchased in Denmark for a symbolic euro, the ship has been sailing the waters again since 2009. As the first shark cutter with a propulsion engine, it is considered one of the largest and fastest of its kind.

A celebration of maritime tradition

Shark cutters are not just old ships; They represent a glorious time in Danish fishing around 1900. Of the 6,500 shark cutters that once existed, only a maximum of 25 are still in operation today. The “Friends of the Hansine” association, which looks after the ship, already has 115 members and offers exciting podcasts about maritime cultural heritage. The regatta is also the result of a long-standing idea by Köhler and Holger Bellgardt, which was brought to life over 15 years ago.

The accompanying ships LANDRATH KÜSTER and SARPEN are particularly interesting, as they offer seats for fellow sailors for spectators and those interested in sailing. Here everyone has the opportunity to get up close and experience the adventure on the waves. Anyone interested in the regatta can visit the website hansesail.com Find out more and make the appropriate bookings.

The Hanse Sail: A highlight for the region

TheHanse Sailitself is one of the largest maritime events in Europe and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from Germany and abroad every year. Like that Baltic Sea Magazine reports, the event not only celebrates maritime history and culture, but also places an important emphasis on the preservation of historic ships. The next Hanse Sail will take place annually on the second weekend in August and expects numerous highlights again this year.

An exciting entertainment program is offered for younger visitors, ranging from maritime markets and musical performances to special children's programs. Traditionally, the event ends with an impressive fireworks display that will light up the sky over Rostock. The prospect of being on board a historic ship and enjoying the maritime atmosphere makes the Hanse Sail an experience not to be missed.

Given all these exciting events, August is a very special month for Rostock and its guests. All that remains to be said is: Raise the sails and off to the Hanse Sail!