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

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

Kiel, Deutschland - Kiel is going and a lot is going on in the sailing world! From August 6th to 10th, 2025, the city will act as the starting harbor for The Ocean Race Europe for the first time. An exciting event that not only inspires 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 already numerous events and attractions.

For everyone who wants to experience the events up close: On August 9, 2025, there will be a live podcast recording in the clubhouse of the Segel Club Baltic. From 6 p.m. the spectators can actively participate, ask questions and learn more about the big race. Entry costs 15 euros and helps to cover the sound technology costs. If you have the opportunity, you should quickly secure a ticket, because the places are limited! A special offshore racing yacht will also be on site and can be visited. A big thank you goes to the organizers Markus and Axel and the Segel Club Baltic, which enable this event. More information about the event can be found on Sourge Reporter .

a full program for all

The five days in Kiel are packed with various activities that offer something for all age groups and interests. The Ocean Live Park will be opened on August 6th, followed by a fan day on August 7, which attracts with a wide variety of attractions. The following days, Pro-AM Races with Speed Runs take place, and on the last day, August 10, the big LEG start will take place. The entire event is free of charge and accessible outdoors, which makes it particularly inviting. Details on the program items can be found on the page of Kiel Sailing City

But Kiel has more ambitions. The city is applying for the expiry of the Olympic sailing competitions 2040. The sailing center in the Schilksee district is to become the central venue. Mayor Ulf Fighters and Sports Director Gerwin Stöcken emphasize the great enthusiasm of the Kiel population for the Olympic Games, which was already recorded in a citizens' decision in 2015. Kiel has already organized Olympic sailing twice, 1972 and 1988, and now wants to move back to the Olympic light. However, there is competition in the region, since Warnemünde is also brought into play as a possible location. Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania President Manuela Schwesig plans to present Warnemünde in Paris as part of the 2024 Olympic Games, such as KN-Online reported.

A look into the future

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

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 snap a ticket for the live podcast on August 9th. The Kiel sailing scene and their fans will make this event unforgettable.