SailGP on its way to Sassnitz

For those unfamiliar, SailGP is the Formula One of the sea—only louder, faster, and wetter. Twelve national teams, helming identical F50 foiling catamarans, will be ripping across the waves at blistering speeds, often faster than the wind itself. It’s not just racing—it’s a full-blown aquatic spectacle. Think G-force turns, split-second tactics, and airborne hulls, all happening just metres off the shoreline.

But this stop on the 2025 Rolex SailGP calendar carries something extra: it’s home turf for Erik Heil and the Germany SailGP Team. For Heil—Olympian, thrill-seeker, and homegrown sailing hero—this is more than a race. It’s a coming-of-age for Germany on the world sailing stage, and Sassnitz will be flying the flag high.

Sassnitz and Rügen aren’t just names on a map—they’re places steeped in seafaring tradition. With its dramatic chalk cliffs and white-sand beaches, the coastline here offers a natural amphitheatre like no other. Fans won’t need binoculars or grandstand tickets to feel part of the action; the racecourse hugs the shore so tightly that the whoosh of foils and spray from the wakes will be impossible to miss. This is sailing, turned inside out—designed for spectators, made for adrenaline junkies.

The event marks the eighth leg of a global series that has already turned heads from Sydney to San Francisco, and now it’s Germany’s turn to play host to the world’s sailing elite. From seasoned skippers to daring young tacticians, each crew will be gunning for points as they charge toward the season finale. Mistakes will be punished, margins will be microscopic, and victory will be anything but easy.

For landlubbers and old seadogs alike, Sassnitz SailGP offers something irresistible—a unique blend of coastal charm and futuristic racing tech. And if you’ve never witnessed a catamaran flying above the water on carbon fibre wings, trust us: it’s the sort of sight that stays with you long after the race is run.

So whether you’re a Baltic local, a travelling yachtie, or just someone with salt in their blood, make your way to Sassnitz this August. Bring your camera, bring your earplugs—and bring your sense of awe.

The future of sailing is here, and it’s foiling fast !