Königshörn Regatta Glowe

Kick-off for the Jasmund Cup on Rügen's North Coast

The Tromper Wiek is the large bay between the peninsulas of Jasmund and Wittow, in the north of the island of Rügen. Its wide, even water surface, the reliable summer winds, and the picturesque backdrop of chalk cliffs and sandy beaches make it one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the German Baltic Sea. It is precisely here – off the small Glowe marina at Königshörn – that the Königshörn Regatta has been held for over two decades.

Format and Significance for the Jasmund Cup

The regatta is one of the three stages of the Jasmund Cup, the classic of the North Rügen sailing scene:

• Last Saturday in June – Königshörn Regatta (Glowe, kick-off)
• First Saturday in July – Schwanstein Regatta (Lohme)
• Second Saturday in July – Regatta Klein Helgoland (Sassnitz)

The Königshörn Regatta thus serves as the season opener for ambitious Bodden and Baltic Sea sailors. The 23rd edition will take place in 2026.

The Course and the Participants

The race is sailed on a triangular course of 2×6 nautical miles (12 nm total) in the Tromper Wiek off Glowe. The regatta is open to all boat classes – from small dinghies, Folkboats, and H-Boats to cruising yachts. A Yardstick rating ensures fair comparability between the classes.

Program and Atmosphere

The day begins at 10 a.m. with the skippers' briefing at the harbour, where a joint breakfast is also served. At 11 a.m., the starting signal for the regatta is given. The fleet is expected to return to Glowe around 4 p.m. Afterwards, the results will be announced in the harbour restaurant, with the award ceremony and trophy presentation. For participants, the berth in Glowe is free for one week before and one week after the regatta – a pleasant gesture from the municipality.

Tradition and Identity

The Königshörn Regatta has been organized by the municipality of Ostseebad Glowe and the harbour master's office since the early 2000s. It is not only a competition but also a social meeting point for the Bodden sailing community between Stralsund, Sassnitz, Lohme, Wiek, and Putbus. Many sailors participate every year – some participations date back more than a decade.