Wiek on Rügen - Hamburg

Our journey across the Baltic Sea begins in Wiek on the island of Rügen.

On our journey through Kiel and Lübeck Bays, we pass places such as Heiligenhafen and the sunny island of Fehmarn. There we can linger and enjoy the scenery before continuing our journey towards Kiel and the lock chambers of the Kiel Canal.

It is quite common for pleasure boats to pass through locks together with the enormous "ocean liners". Should this be the case, we are treated to a spectacular sight: a 51-foot sports yacht seems to shrink to a toy miniature in direct comparison with these steel giants.

Note: The onboard language on this trip is German.

Plan

Wiek on Rügen - Hamburg
May 10, 2026, 5:00 PM May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM

Coastal sailing / 200 nm

The Kiel Canal is the busiest artificial waterway for seagoing vessels in the world. In 2014, 32,600 ships used this waterway.
The canal saves ships from circumnavigating Jutland and crossing the Skagerrak and Kattegat sea areas, resulting in a saving of approximately 250 nautical miles, depending on the port of departure or destination. Upon reaching Rendsburg, we have covered roughly half of the nearly 100 km route before the lock in Brunsbüttel releases us onto the Elbe River.

A trip up the Elbe to the City Marina in Hamburg is always an unforgettable experience. With the "Elfie" as a backdrop, we will end our cruise at the Hamburg Landungsbrücken (landing bridges).

This sailing trip on the Elbe and Baltic Sea combines qualified ship management with a yacht certified by the German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the Transport Sector (Berufsgenossenschaft Verkehr).

We are sailing on the Lotte, a Bavaria C51 from 2017. The Lotte is a special ship and is designed without restrictions for offshore use and has been approved by the employers' liability insurance association.
She handles even high waves with ease and impresses with her excellent seakeeping. Comfort and dynamism have been combined without compromise, so that a pleasant atmosphere on board and an intense sailing experience await us.

Welcome on board!

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Other information

The skipper for this activity speaks german. To participate you must speak one of the languages spoken on board.

Final cleaning:

The final cleaning of the yacht is usually carried out by the crew at the end of the trip. To allow you to pack in peace and leave the boat without the hassle of cleaning, I will take care of the final cleaning for you (not valid for trips in the Azores).

This means a relaxed arrival and a pleasant departure for you.

One yacht, one skipper:
I'm your skipper! You can contact me and get to know me during your trip preparations. If you're unsure about anything or have any questions, please give me a call. I'm happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have. I know the yacht inside and out and offer professional, safe, and personalized skippering tailored to your specific needs.

Shopping lists/recipes:
Upon request, I will compile recipes and a corresponding shopping list tailored to the number of participants and your culinary preferences. A holiday feeling from the very first minute.

Background/Additional Information:
You'd like to take a shore excursion, or perhaps you haven't yet had time to find out what awaits you at our destination port. You'll receive this information on board, and if any questions remain unanswered, I'm happy to assist with your research.

Onboard cash:
At the start of the trip, each participant contributes approximately €100 to the ship's kitty. This covers provisions including drinks, fuel, harbor fees, gas, and diesel fuel consumed. (The skipper is exempt.)

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Boat details

We're sailing a 2017 Bavaria C51. It's a special boat, designed and certified for offshore sailing. It handles even high waves with ease and boasts excellent seakeeping. Comfort and performance have been seamlessly combined, promising a pleasant time together on board and an exhilarating sailing experience.

Welcome on board!

Further equipment details and modifications:

AIS (Active)
radar
Dinghy (Honwave) with 2.3 hp outboard motor
Dinghy (Takacat) with 6 hp outboard motor
new jib and mainsail
Storm jib
Blister
BWR, Blue Water Runner 160m2 (2025)
Code 0 53% 115m2 (2026)
second set of sails
Downwind Equipment
Selden hydraulic kicker for large trees (2026)
Steering wheels reupholstered (2026)
Engine and gearbox new (2026)
new mainsheet design (easy handling)
New upholstery (2026)
new antifouling (2026)
new gas stove (2023)
Winches & rope clutches completely overhauled
two additional winches in the cockpit (2025)
Additional winch on the mast (2026)
Bow thruster
Autopilot
WAL Pale to avoid orca attacks
Leech sails in the bunks
Navtex
Iridium satellite radio
Starlink high-speed communication
Garmin tracking
VHF with DSC & handheld radio
Rocna anchor 33 kg with 100 meter chain
Anchor buoy with PV & flash
Anchor shock absorber
electric anchor winch
Submersible pump 18,000 l/h
latest electronics / navigation
Onboard radio
open ocean rig
New teak in the cockpit (2026)
5 cabins
3 bathrooms/toilets
Life jackets from Crewsaver & salvage equipment & AIS (2026)
Olas POB Sender
Diesel heater 2x
hot water boiler
Power generators (1KW & 2KW)
2 x wind generator Superwind 700 W (2026)
VA equipment carrier (2026)
Davids (2026)
Onboard crane (2026)
PV system 360 Wp
new on-board batteries (2026)
3 kW pure sine wave inverter
Power station 3 KW with PV modules 200 WP
Seawater desalination plant
Seacocks replaced with plastic valves (2026)
CO2 detector
Smoke detector
Alarm system
LED lighting concept
Bimini
Cushions in the cockpit
Extensive equipment for long-distance travel
Bose Bluetooth sound system expanded (2026)
portafilter coffee machine
induction hob
microwave
Kettle, toaster, smoothie maker, Lotus Grill...etc.
2 x Refrigerator (Top & Frontloader)
Sailing & Art (Art Prints on Board)
Acceptance by the employers' liability insurance association for worldwide travel (2026)

Specifications