Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen
Over 20 historic wooden boats under red-brown sails on the Bodden
About Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen
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The red-brown sails of the Zeesboote
The Zeesboote are the historic sailing boats of the Bodden fishermen on the southern Baltic Sea coast. With their characteristic red-brown sails — dyed with ox blood and birch bark for waterproofing — and their low hull, they are perfectly suited for the shallow, protected Bodden waters. Today, the lovingly preserved wooden boats — most of them over a hundred years old — are maintained as regatta and family boats. The Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen is one of the biggest opportunities to see them all together in action.
Harbor Days and Water Sports Harbor
The regatta starts from the Water Sports Harbor Dierhagen Dorf and is held as part of the Dierhagen Harbor Days. Over twenty Zeesboote set off every year, with the course running on the Saaler Bodden off the coast. Both the start and finish can be well observed from the jetty — the red-brown sails in the Bodden wind are a photographic motif that graces entire annual calendars.
Accompanying Program on the Shore
While the regatta is underway on the water, a classic harbor festival takes place on the shore: Pirate Festival and Children's Barrel-Stave-Knocking for the little ones, Food Mile with regional specialties, Market Stalls with arts and crafts and souvenirs, a model boat course for hobby model builders, and live broadcast of the regatta on a screen from the water. The moderation is traditionally hosted by Beate Kollhoff. The award ceremony takes place in the late afternoon.
Dierhagen and Fischland-Darß-Zingst
Dierhagen is located at the western entrance to the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula in the Vorpommern-Rügen district (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern). The region is the traditional home of the Zeesboote — in addition to Dierhagen, Zeesboot regattas also take place in Ahrenshoop, Bodstedt, and Wieck. A whole season of Bodden regattas attracts tradition-conscious sailing friends to the coast.
Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen — edition 2026
The 2026 edition follows the proven program structure: 12:00 PM Helmsmen's Briefing, 1:00 PM Regatta Start. Over twenty Zeesboote will set sail with their red-brown sails on the Saaler Bodden; most are over a hundred years old and are lovingly maintained by their owners.
On the shore, a classic harbor festival runs in parallel: Pirate Festival with Children's Barrel-Stave-Knocking for the little ones, Food Mile, Market and Fairground Stalls, Model Boat Course. From 2:00 PM, a screen will broadcast the regatta from the water, with moderation traditionally by Beate Kollhoff. The Award Ceremony will take place around 5:00 PM — the ranking depends on the start mode and finish and will be announced during the event.
Programme Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen 2026
Saturday, July 18, 2026 — Water Sports Harbor Dierhagen Dorf
- 12:00 PM — Helmsmen's Briefing at the Water Sports Harbor
- 12:00 PM–6:30 PM — Moderation by Beate Kollhoff
- 1:00 PM — Regatta Start on the Saaler Bodden
- from 2:00 PM — Live broadcast of the regatta from the water on the shore screen
- during the day — Pirate Festival and Children's Barrel-Stave-Knocking for children
- during the day — Food Mile with regional specialties
- during the day — Fairground and Market Stalls
- during the day — Model Boat Course
- approx. 5:00 PM — Award Ceremony of the Zeesenbootregatta
Detailed program: ostseebad-dierhagen.de and wassersportdierhagen.de.
Highlights Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen 2026
- Over 20 historic Zeesboote with red-brown sails
- Live broadcast of the regatta from the water
- Pirate Festival and Children's Barrel-Stave-Knocking on the shore
- Food Mile with regional specialties
- Free admission — one of the most beautiful maritime festivals in the region
Prices Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen 2026
Admission to the festival grounds at the Water Sports Harbor is free. Food and drinks at the Food Mile and stalls are paid for individually. Inquiries about participation as an active boat owner to Wassersport Dierhagen e.V. (wassersportdierhagen.de) or directly to Ostseebad Dierhagen at 038226 201 or [email protected].
Practical information — Zeesenbootregatta Dierhagen
Getting There
By car via the B105 and L21 to Dierhagen Dorf, parking near the harbor. By train to Ribnitz-Damgarten West, then by bus or taxi.
Admission
Admission to the festival grounds and for observing the regatta on the shore is free. Food and drinks at the stalls are paid for individually.
Tip
If you are a boat photographer, arrive early — the best spots on the jetty are quickly occupied. Recommended: be on site from 12:00 PM for the helmsmen's briefing, then follow the regatta from the beginning.
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