Breeger Saalhundregatta

A Sailing Tradition on the Bodden

The Saalhundregatta has been held in Breege for over two decades and is one of the best-known Bodden regattas in northern Rügen. The name refers to the Saalhund, a historical boat type and nickname for the small, often wooden boats of the Bodden fishermen. Today, yachts, dinghies, and smaller keelboats start according to Yardstick rating, allowing dissimilar boats to compete fairly.

Breege Harbour as a Backdrop

The small, sheltered Breege Harbour is located on the Wittow peninsula, at the northern end of Rügen, and opens onto the Breeger Bodden. With south-westerly winds, it offers ideal conditions for a short, fast regatta — the course runs along the Bodden and island shorelines. Spectators have a good view of the entire event from the harbour.

More Than Just a Regatta

The Saalhundregatta is part of a whole weekend programme of Breege Harbour Days and the Day of the Sea Rescue Services with the DGzRS. There is a festival tent area at the harbour, live music, market stalls with regional smoked fish, sea buckthorn products, and crafts from the island, as well as demonstrations by the rescue services. Breege belongs to the municipality of Breege in the district of Vorpommern-Rügen (state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) and thrives on gentle tourism around Juliusruh beach and Cape Arkona.