From Kiel to the World
In its 140th year, Kieler Woche will take place from 4 to 12 September, with more ease and spontaneity. Free, outside and for everyone - that's how Kieler Woche wants to present itself again this year.
An extraordinary, international atmosphere. One of the largest sailing events in the world. Regatta sailing at the highest level. Unbeatable class diversity. This is Kiel Week.
From Kiel to the World
In its 139th year, Kieler Woche will focus on its roots again. From 5 to 13 September, the sport of sailing - and with it the historical foundation of Kieler Woche - moves into the centre of attention. And if possible, just a little more.
We are looking forward to the times, when - hopefully next year - around 2.000 events in areas of culture, sailing, summer festival, entertainment, science, politics, industry and sport will come together again to form a maritime symphony.
World's biggest Sailing Event
„The great response from sailors underlines that the sailing world trusts us to host Kiel Week in June after last year's successful event. But the Corona situation makes it much more difficult to safely realize an event of this internationality. And a separation of sailing week and festival cannot be an alternative“, says Dirk Ramhorst, Head of Organization of Organizations of the Kiel Week regattas.
With this rescheduling, the information of the active sailors who have already registered and the intensive exchange with the classes that were announced for June will now begin. „We don't know if all classes will be able to move with us in terms of scheduling, although we have taken into account the very busy regatta calendar of course,“says Ramhorst. By mid-April, the adjusted class concept is planned.
In preparing Kiel Week 2021, the city and all partners will constantly monitor the development of the infection situation and modify the plans accordingly.
