The New Year countdown to ARC Baltic 2015 is well underway with just over five months left before the start of the second edition of the rally. With this in mind, the World Cruising Club are pleased to announce Yachthafen Hohe Düne, Rostock as the new start port for ARC Baltic 2015.
Yachthafen Hohe Düne are celebrating their 10th anniversary this year with history of being the first five star marina on the Baltic coast of Germany. The impressive 750 berth full service marina is located in the northern district of Rostock at the mouth of the River Warnow.
Ideally positioned for the start of the rally, departing Hohe Düne creates a shorter first passage of approximately 110 nautical miles to the rally’s first destination, Rønne on the Danish island of Bornholm. Following experience and participant feedback from the inaugural rally last summer, the new route for Leg 1 is likely to reduce the chance of an upwind sail, allowing participants to ease their way into rally life.
For many, departing Rostock will be the first time sailing with a fleet, undoubtedly a benefit and key attraction of ARC Baltic. After making landfall and exploring the rich history that Bornholm has to offer, crews will sail east, mooring in the beautiful Swedish town of Visby on Gotland, anchoring off the remote island of Gotska Sandön and cruising to the medieval Estonian capital Tallinn before reaching the impressive former imperial capital of Russia, St Petersburg.
With all ports of call confirmed, the 19 yachts currently entered and their associated crews have a period of preparation ahead of them prior to the rally start in July. Preparation levels vary including the Thornton’s and Wade’s who own Shamwari and Blonde Moment II. Both Halberg Rassys 48s are on the construction line in Ellos, Sweden before setting sail on their maiden voyage to the start of ARC Baltic. Hear the Thornton’s and Wade’s story soon in an upcoming news story.
The
New Year countdown to ARC Baltic 2015 is well underway with just over five
months left before the start of the second edition of the rally. With this in
mind, the World Cruising Club are pleased to announce Yachthafen Hohe Düne,
Rostock as the start port for this year’s ARC Baltic.
Yachthafen
Hohe Düne, the first five star marina on Germany’s Baltic coast, are
celebrating their 10th anniversary this year. The impressive 750 berth full
service marina is located in the northern district of Rostock, at the mouth of
the River Warnow and is short distance from the charming old city port
of Warnemünde. During the rally’s stay, the Warnemünde Woche, a nine day
festival of sailing, kitesurfing and shoreside activities will take place
creating a vibrant atmosphere to enjoy.
Ideally
positioned for the start, departing Hohe Düne creates a shorter passage of 110
nautical miles to the rally’s first destination, Rønne on the Danish island of
Bornholm. Following feedback from the rally last summer, the new route for Leg
1 is likely to reduce the chance of an upwind sail, allowing crews to ease
their way into rally life.
For
many, departing Rostock will be the first time sailing with a fleet, undoubtedly
a benefit and attraction of ARC Baltic. After making landfall and exploring the
rich history that Bornholm has to offer, crews will sail east, mooring in the
beautiful Swedish town of Visby on Gotland, anchoring off the remote island of
Gotska Sandön and cruising to the historic Estonian capital
Tallinn, before reaching the impressive former imperial capital of Russia,
Saint Petersburg.
With all ports of
call confirmed, the 19 yachts currently entered and their associated crews have
a period of preparation ahead of them prior to the rally start in July. Levels
of preparation vary including the Thornton’s and Wade’s, owners of Shamwari and Blonde
Moment II. Both Hallberg Rassy 48s are on the construction line in Ellos,
Sweden before setting sail on their maiden voyage to join the rally in Rostock.
Hear their stories soon in an upcoming news article.