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Pinar Coşkuner Genç: New leader of Warnemünde Week 2026!
Pınar Coşkuner Genç will be the overall race director of the Warnemünde Week 2026 and will strengthen sailing in Rostock.
Pinar Coşkuner Genç: New leader of Warnemünde Week 2026!
In an exciting turn of events for Warnemünde Week, Pinar Coşkuner Genç has been appointed as the new overall race director. This decision marks a significant step towards the professionalization of the renowned regatta week, which will take place from July 4th to 12th, 2026. Coşkuner Genç brings not only her passion for sailing, but also an impressive range of experience as a sailor, race director, referee and official. Her expertise was already demonstrated last year at the Olympic sailing competitions in Marseille, where she played a prominent role. Rostock.de reports that…
Another plus: Coşkuner Genç not only has an excellent reputation as a referee, but was also active on the jury of all three German sailing weeks. In April 2023, she was also unanimously elected President of the European Sailing Federation (EUROSAF), where she is particularly committed to supporting athletes and the development of sailing in Europe. This could put Warnemünde Week in an even better light internationally. Sailing.org reported that…
A strong career
Coşkuner Genç's path to success began at the tender age of five when she started sailing. Over the years she has sailed in various classes including youth and Olympic dinghies. She demonstrated her skills as a race director at the 2012 Paralympic competitions in the sonar class. She also led the 470 class at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. These experiences make her a pioneer in the sailing competition scene. Her commitment to the sport is also evident in her role as a member of World Sailing's Growth of Sailing Committee and Race Management Sub-Committee. Rostock.de highlights that…
What else speaks in favor of Coşkuner Genç's return to Warnemünde? She was already on the jury ten years ago and emphasizes that she remembers the region very well. Ralf Bergel, the chairman of Warnemünder Woche, is also enthusiastic and sees the commitment of Coşkuner Genç as strengthening the international reputation of the event.
A new milestone in sailing
Quanhai Li, President of World Sailing, congratulated Coşkuner Genç on her new role and described her as a talented official and pioneer. This remarkable career is underpinned by her successes to date. She will serve as Principal Race Officer for the first time at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris in 2024, marking another milestone in her impressive career. This is the first time a woman will act in this role and is certainly another sign of the ongoing change in sailing. Sailing.org is sure that…
All in all, the appointment of Pinar Coşkuner Genç as overall race director for Warnemünde Week promises a lot. Your expertise can bring a breath of fresh air into the event and further strengthen the international flair. We can look forward to the developments that summer 2026 will bring to Warnemünde!