Experience The Ocean Race: Live podcast and exciting yachts in Kiel!

Experience The Ocean Race: Live podcast and exciting yachts in Kiel!

Kiel is on the move and a lot is happening in the sailing world! From August 6th to 10th, 2025, the city will serve as the starting port for The Ocean Race Europe for the first time. An exciting event that not only delights professional sailors, but also attracts local fans and visitors. The highlight of these days will be the spectacular start on August 10th, but there are numerous events and attractions to experience before then.

For everyone who wants to experience the action up close: There will be a live podcast recording in the clubhouse of the Baltic Sailing Club on August 9, 2025. From 6 p.m., spectators can actively participate, ask questions and find out more about the big race. Entry costs 15 euros and helps cover the sound technology costs. If you have the opportunity, you should secure a ticket quickly because places are limited! A special offshore racing yacht will also be on site and can be viewed. A big thank you goes to the organizers Markus and Axel as well as the Baltic sailing club for making this event possible. More information about the event can be found at SailingReporter.

A full program for everyone

The five days in Kiel are packed with various activities that offer something for all ages and interests. The OCEAN LIVE PARK opens on August 6th, followed by a Fan Day on August 7th, which offers a wide variety of attractions. Pro-Am races with speed runs will take place on the following days, and the big leg start will take place on the last day, August 10th. The entire event is free and open to the public, making it particularly inviting. Details about the program items can be found on the website Kiel Sailing City to find.

But Kiel has even more ambitions. The city is applying to host the 2040 Olympic sailing competitions. The sailing center in the Schilksee district is to become the central venue. Mayor Ulf Kampf and head of the sports department Gerwin Stöcken emphasize the great enthusiasm of the people of Kiel for the Olympic Games, which was already reflected in a referendum in 2015. Kiel has already hosted Olympic sailing twice, in 1972 and 1988, and would now like to get back into the Olympic spotlight. However, there is competition in the region, as Warnemünde is also being brought into play as a possible location. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Prime Minister Manuela Schwesig plans to present Warnemünde as part of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris kn online reported.

A look into the future

The next few months will be exciting. The people of Kiel are optimistic that their location can score points due to the excellent conditions for sailing competitions and the extensive experience in organizing such events. Sports Minister Sabine Sütterlin-Waack emphasizes Schleswig-Holstein's good conditions and remains optimistic about the application. An official statement from Prime Minister Daniel Günther is expected in calendar week 34 and could bring clarity about Kiel's future Olympic ambitions.

Prepare for an exciting sailing spectacle and be part of these unique events in Kiel! Be there when The Ocean Race Europe starts in Kiel on August 10th and grab a ticket for the live podcast on August 9th. The Kiel sailing scene and its fans will make this event unforgettable.