MidsummerSail 2025: Record races from Wismar started to Sweden!

MidsummerSail 2025: Record races from Wismar started to Sweden!

Wismar, Deutschland - An exciting adventure is imminent, because the midsummer sail 2025 his tenth anniversary. At 1:00 p.m. the starting signal in the picturesque bay of Wismar is given. With 86 participating boats from five nations, this regatta has set a record that reflects the sailing euphoria in the region.

This race was launched in 2016 and is now one of the most challenging offshore regattas in the Baltic Sea. The route extends over 900 nautical miles (approx. 1670 km) to the northern Swedish harbor Töre, the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea. In fact, the participants not only experience an exciting race, but also the breathtaking backdrop of the midnight sun, which also enchants the adventure.

a unique event for all

are involved in the MidsummerSail different types of boats-from high-tech racers to traditional family boats. The diversity of the participants is not only exciting for the competitors themselves, but also promotes international connections between the residents of the Baltic Sea. The event offers an excellent opportunity to close international friendships and to strengthen the community of sailors.

The start takes place with a special bang: The cannon of the Hansekogge Wissemara gives the signal for the start of the race. The regatta is divided into four starting groups that sting into the lake at the same time. The participants are required to face the challenges of the High Lake, which are often unpredictable and thick.

competition duration and prices

The competition duration extends until July 5, 2025, 1:00 p.m. when the time limit for the return of the boats. Each team not only fights for victory, but also for various prizes. Among other things, the honors include two trophies for the first monohull and multihull crew, each endowed with 1000 euros. There are also prices for the smallest crew and the smallest boat that successfully complete the race.

But the MidsummerSail is not just a competition. It also presents the fascination of regatta sailing, a sport that is characterized by different formats. This makes the competition very varied - from short races to months of challenges. Regardless of the boat class, the thrill and the atmosphere on the water are unmistakable at every event, as well as the many important regattas in Germany and Scandinavia who regularly attract sailors from all over the world, such as the Kiel Week or the Baltic Match Race, to name just a few.

For the MidsummerSail 2025 there is an exciting event that not only puts the skill of the sailors to the test, but also celebrates the community spirit and the joy of sailing. Be there when it says: Linen!