Tyska IF-båtföreningen bjuder in till International IF-Boat Meeting i Stralsund:

https://if-boot.de/index.php/fahrten/ostsee/521-internationales-if-boot-treffen-2025

https://ycstr.de/

Dear IF-Boat sailors and those who aspire to be!

We are delighted to announce that the German IF-Boat Class Association e.V. is inviting you to an international gathering in Stralsund.

The event will offer numerous opportunities to meet, exchange experiences, and participate in races on the Bodden waters north of the Hanseatic city.

The focus is on the joy of sailing rather than serious competition. We look forward to welcoming many national and international guests with their families.

We aim to share knowledge about our classic IF-Boat, including regatta tactics, repairs, and sailing trips. Our goal is to create a valuable learning platform for both experienced IF-Boat sailors and new boat owners.

Our event will be part of the 75th Stralsund Sailing Week, an annual sailing spectacle since 1949 that fills the entire city with maritime flair. Here is the link to the event: https://ssw.my-odoo.de/.

The races will be hosted by Yachtclub Strelasund e.V., and we are warmly invited to participate in this prestigious sailing event.

The program for our class will be coordinated in advance with the organizers, ensuring well-planned races.

Race registration and official announcements will be available via the manage2sail portal.

Preliminary Schedule:

Thursday and Friday, June 12th and 13th, 2025: Arrival.
Friday, June 13th, 2025: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM – IF-Boat Reception at the Pump House.
Saturday, June 14th, 2025: Regatta around Hiddensee, Start: 8:00 AM (approx. 35 nautical miles, course may be shortened in moderate wind conditions), followed by evening event (Sailors' Party).
Sunday, June 15th, 2025: Joint breakfast, followed by a short race, departure.

International Participation

We warmly welcome sailors from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom to join this special event. We sincerely hope that many international guests will find their way to the historic Hanseatic city of Stralsund to celebrate the joy of sailing with us, make new connections, and experience the unique maritime atmosphere of this historic town.

About Stralsund

Stralsund, located at the bridge to Rügen Island, is a remarkable city that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002. The historic old town boasts around 520 architectural monuments and is surrounded by water—Strelasund and the city’s ponds. The city’s iconic waterfront skyline is shaped by the harbor and its three prominent parish churches, visible from afar.

We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary sailing event!