Let the Sails Unfold at Kiel Week!
Approximately 170,000 individuals attended a windjammer procession in Kiel.
Are you ready to set sail for an unforgettable experience? Kiel Week, with its stunning Windjammer sailing parade, has captivated approximately 170,000 enthusiasts this year! Witnessing sailors glide across the waters under optimal wind conditions is a sight to behold.
As you stroll along the Falckensteiner Strand, join thousands of fellow spectators mesmerized by the Windjammer parade. The German training ship, "Gorch Fock", led the way, sailing boldly at a blistering 6.5 knots – that's about 12 kilometers per hour!
The "Gorch Fock" returned home after an overseas tour, sailing under full sail for the very first time, thanks to Commander Elmar Bornkessel's special permit. Usually, the ship sails at a more leisurely pace, around 3.5 to 4 knots. But not this time – Bornkessel was determined to let off the "handbrake" and make a grand exit from the Kiel Fjord.
Behind the "Gorch Fok", more than 120 ships sailed in formation, including the "Alexander von Humboldt II", "Gulden Leeuw", "Thor Heyerdahl", and "Roald Amundsen". Spend the morning admiring these magnificent vessels from the shore or the water, as hundreds of spectators did on their boats.
Don't miss out on Kiel Week – the perfect maritime spectacle! If you want the lowdown on what's happening in Hamm, check out the news: Hamm-Rhynern's 1025th birthday party, three festivals at the Kurparkfestival800, and why reporting wildlife accidents is crucial.
[1] While the current search results do not provide specific 2022 attendance figures or names of notable ships involved, Kiel Week is recognized as one of the largest sailing events globally, attracting a multitude of sailors and numerous tall ships and yachts each year.
Amidst the bustling crowd along the Falckensteiner Strand, sports enthusiasts can witness a dazzling Windjammer sailing parade during Kiel Week, as over 120 ships glide in unison. The spectacle included the return of the "Gorch Fock" after an overseas tour, which sailed at a record-breaking speed under Commander Elmar Bornkessel's special permit.
