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Tenth Midsummersail: 80 boats start the Baltic Sea Challenge in Wismar!
On June 20, 2025, the tenth Midsummersail, a coveted sailing race over 900 nautical miles to Sweden, begins in the Bay of Wismar.
Tenth Midsummersail: 80 boats start the Baltic Sea Challenge in Wismar!
In just a few days, a maritime tradition will be continued in the idyllic Wismar Bay, which will not only make the hearts of sailors beat faster. On June 20, 2025, the starting signal will be fired for the tenth edition of the Midsummersail, one of the most demanding sailing races on the Baltic Sea. The participants travel over 900 nautical miles, or around 1,670 kilometers, from Germany to Törehamn in Sweden. The regatta has become a popular event in recent years, attracting amateur sailors from several countries. Loud NDR There are around 80 boats from Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands at the start.
What makes Midsummersail so special? In addition to the breathtaking backdrop of the Baltic Sea, the regatta offers favorable conditions for participants as the tides are low compared to other racing areas and the days are light almost around the clock. The target time for the boats is July 5, 2025, with the average race duration varying between 7 and 8 days.
Regatta with history
The Midsummersail has only been held since 2016, and the numbers speak for themselves: with an initial participation of just one yacht, the event has steadily developed. In 2021, 44 yachts already took part. The regatta is run independently and self-organized, making it a unique experience for those who love speed and adventure. Participants are sailing not only to win, but also to beat the impressive record time set in 2022 of 4 days, 19 hours, 7 minutes and 46 seconds by the yacht RED (Class 40). A nice incentive for everyone who likes to sail for fast times!
The list of participant and finish times shows the impressive development of the race:
| Year | Number of yachts | Yachts at the finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 20 | 9 |
| 2020 | 24 | 18 |
| 2021 | 44 | 29 |
| 2022 | 60 | 55 |
| 2023 | 63 | 39 |
| 2024 (planned) | 80 | 52 |
Sailing together
For everyone who doesn't just watch but is looking for a sailing adventure themselves, there are also offers for individual sailing trips. The platform Sailing with friends has been organizing relaxed sailing trips in the Baltic Sea, especially in the Danish South Sea, since 2010. Here participants have the opportunity to actively participate by setting and trimming sails or even taking the helm themselves. The focus on small crews of 3-4 people who ensure a personal sailing experience is particularly popular.
The tenth edition of the Midsummersail promises not only exciting competitions, but also a large gathering of sailing enthusiasts and a wonderful opportunity to experience the beauty of the Baltic Sea. The anticipation is great! If you are enthusiastic about sailing or just want to accompany friends, you should mark June 20, 2025 in your calendar - the regatta is calling!