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Anklamer cutter rowing: Sensational victory at German championships!
Anklam celebrates the triumphant victory of the cutter rowing team “Die Stichlinge” at the German Championships in Greifswald.
Anklamer cutter rowing: Sensational victory at German championships!
The German cutter rowing championship in Greifswald brought an exciting weekend, and the Anklam cutter rowers provided emotional highs. On September 15, 2025, the “Stichlinge”, the cutter rowing team from Anklam, celebrated a brilliant victory over 1000 meters. The athletes prepared with remarkable hard work and ambition and were rewarded for their efforts.
“Surprise is the right word!” said Conny Wehrenberg, one of the successful rowers, who couldn’t believe her great triumph. In a competition that created excitement, the rowers' times were kept secret until the awards ceremony, which further increased the spectators' pulses. The Anklam women finished their race with a strong time of 6.1556 minutes, closely followed by the teams from Ketzin and Rathenow.
A look at the rankings
Here are the rankings at a glance:
| distance | team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 meters | Anklam ladies | 6.1556 minutes |
| 1000 meters | Ketzin | 6,175 minutes |
| 1000 meters | Rathenow | 6.1793 minutes |
| 5000 meters | Rathenow | 32.49 minutes (master) |
| 5000 meters | Ketzin | 33.2657 minutes (runner up) |
| 5000 meters | Wendisch-Rietz | 33.3884 minutes (third) |
The day before, in the 5000 meter competition, the “sticklings” took an impressive fifth place. The result: 34.4811 minutes. Meanwhile, the men from Loitz fought for fourth place in the 1000 meters with 5.5637 minutes, while the men from Greifswald took the dominant role with 5.4620 minutes.
The roots of cutter rowing
Cutter rowing, a sport that is deeply rooted in northern German tradition, is now popular not only as a competition but also as a leisure activity. This discipline, in which ten rowers work simultaneously in 7.50 meter long cutters, requires a high degree of synchronicity and team spirit. “The key to success is that all oars come in at the same time,” explains Uwe Schneider, an experienced helmsman from Berlin who has followed the development of this sport over the years. Cutter rowing used to be part of military training, but today it is a popular popular sport.
Next October 4th, the open state championship over 1000 meters will take place in Anklam, which will bring local athletes and sports fans together. Ronny Neukirch, the head of the Anklam Sea Sports Club, is proud of the achievements of his members and emphasizes the positive impact of sport on the community. Supporters such as Sparkasse Vorpommern and Stadtwerke Greifswald have made a valuable contribution to this.
Overall, the weekend in Greifswald once again proved that cutter rowing is much more than a “forgotten sport”. It promotes team spirit and solidarity and creates unforgettable moments for the athletes and their fans. The Anklamer Seesportclub, which put a lot of commitment and passion into the event, deserves special credit for the upswing in sport. It is now important to use this momentum to successfully master the challenges that lie ahead.