Helga Cup – World's Largest Women's Sailing Regatta
World's largest women's sailing regatta on the Außenalster
About Helga Cup
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The world's largest women's regatta
The Helga Cup has existed since 2017 and has developed into the world's largest women's sailing regatta in just a few years. The event is organized by the association WirsindWir Inclusion in Sailing e.V. – with the aim of bringing more women and girls into competitive sailing, which is often male-dominated. The host and logistical base is the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV) on the banks of the Außenalster, one of Germany's oldest sailing clubs.
Competition Format
Up to 81 crews, around 340 female sailors, four days of competition. Sailing takes place in two boat classes: the J/70 sports boats of the Segelbundesliga and the inclusive RS Venture Connect. The races are deliberately short – 10 to 12 minutes – so that as many starts as possible take place per day. The crews rotate every two to three races, so the boat pairings change and material advantages are minimized.
Inclusion as a Program
The Helga Cup is open to all levels: from beginners, cruising sailors, and students to senior sailors. With the RS Venture Connect class (S/V14), the event also integrates sailors with physical disabilities. A waiting list is common – places are usually quickly filled.
Helga Cup — edition 2026
Four days of competition on the Außenalster
The Helga Cup 2026 takes place from Thursday, June 11th to Sunday, June 14th on Hamburg's Außenalster. The regatta is organized, as always, by WirsindWir Inclusion in Sailing e.V. together with the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), which provides the nautical infrastructure.
Two boat classes
Sailing will take place in two parallel classes: the J/70 sports boats of the German Segelbundesliga and the inclusive RS Venture Connect (S/V14), which also allows sailors with physical disabilities to participate. Up to 81 crews with a total of around 340 female sailors are registered, plus a waiting list.
Programme Helga Cup 2026
Format
- Short races 10–12 minutes
- Crew rotation every 2–3 races for fair boat distribution
- Cumulative scoring over all races
- Final races on Sunday with the top-scoring crews
Daily schedule (typical)
- Thu, June 11 – Registration, skippers' briefing, first races in the afternoon
- Fri, June 12 – Full day of races in both classes
- Sat, June 13 – Full day of races, evening crew dinner at the NRV boathouse
- Sun, June 14 – Final races and award ceremony
Registration
- J/70: Registration link J/70
- RS Venture Connect (S/V14): Registration link S/V14
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Practical information — Helga Cup
Venue
Außenalster, boathouse of the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV), Schöne Aussicht 39, 22085 Hamburg-Uhlenhorst. Also easily visible from Harvestehude-Ufer and Schwanenwik.
Registration
Via helgacup.de: separate registration links for the J/70 and the RS Venture Connect (S/V14) class.
Spectators
The Außenalster is freely accessible all around – every promenade offers views of the competition area. Free admission for spectators.
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Where it takes place Helga Cup
Außenalster / Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV)
Schöne Aussicht 39, 20148 Hamburg