Emden Sailing Club Aalregatta (Uphuser Meer)
Traditional autumn closing regatta on the Uphuser Meer in Emden
About Aalregatta Uphuser Meer
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Season Finale on the Uphuser Meer
The Uphuser Meer is one of the most attractive inland waters for sailing in East Frisia. The lake in Emden's Uphusen district offers ideal conditions for club regattas and is home to the Wassersportverein Uphuser Meer e.V. (WSU). The Aalregatta is traditionally the last major club regatta of the season — and at the same time the convivial highlight of the club year.
Tradition with an East Frisian Touch
The name "Aalregatta" refers to the East Frisian tradition of celebrating the season's end with a communal eel dinner. Smoked eel has long been a specialty in East Frisia and in the Dutch-North German coastal regions, served on festive occasions. The combination of a sporting regatta and a culinary club festival is what gives this event its special charm.
Races and Boat Classes
Sailing takes place in several boat classes — typically dinghies such as Pirat, Conger, Optimist (youth), as well as open classes. The races are held on the Uphuser Meer, with the start and finish at the club grounds. The exact number of races and classes will be adjusted depending on the weather and entries.
Club Life by the Water
The Wassersportverein Uphuser Meer e.V. is a classic East Frisian sports and leisure club focusing on sailing, windsurfing, and boating. Members volunteer their time for the clubhouse, jetty, youth work, and regatta organization. The Aalregatta is one of the club's most important showcases and traditionally attracts guests from neighboring clubs as well.
Date 2026
The Aalregatta 2026 will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Registration and detailed notice of race via the website of the Emden Sailing Club or the WSU.
Aalregatta Uphuser Meer — edition 2026
The 2026 Aalregatta combines a sporting season finale with a communal club celebration. Races will be held in multiple boat classes — the exact number of races depends on the weather conditions and the number of entries. Afterwards, the social part takes center stage: smoked eel, beer, and conversations by the lake.
Programme Aalregatta Uphuser Meer 2026
Program Structure (Expectations 2026)
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organizer in advance. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Morning: Registration at the clubhouse, skippers' meeting, class lineup
- Midday: First race — start on the Uphuser Meer in the registered classes
- Afternoon: Further races (usually 2–3 races per class, depending on weather)
- Late Afternoon: Results and award ceremony at the clubhouse
- Evening: Traditional eel dinner in the clubhouse — smoked eel with side dishes, convivial end to the day
Boat Classes (Typical)
- Pirat, Conger, and other dinghy classes
- Optimist (youth), Yardstick rating for open classes
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Practical information — Aalregatta Uphuser Meer
Location
Uphuser Meer, club grounds of the Wassersportverein Uphuser Meer e.V., Emden-Uphusen.
Date 2026
Saturday, October 17, 2026. Skippers' meeting and start times according to the club's notice of race.
Participation
Registration via the organizing club. The respective class rules and the local notice of race apply.
Eel Dinner
Following the regatta, a traditional eel dinner will be held in the clubhouse — advance booking recommended.
Spectators
Spectators are welcome on the shores of the Uphuser Meer. Admission to the club grounds is free; food and drinks are charged according to the club's price list.
Getting There
Uphusen is a northern district of Emden; travel by car via the B210 and local connecting roads.
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