Overview
Founded in 1895, the Bregenzer Segel-Club is the second-oldest sailing club on Lake Constance. With about 300 members and 100 yachts it is based in the municipal sports harbour on the Strandweg in Bregenz. It runs the One Design Cup / ORC Cup with 40–50 boats, the club series and club and mixed double-handed races, and has hosted a World Cup, a world championship and European cups for the Aphrodite 101, X-99, 30 m² Skerry cruiser and Lacustre classes. Juniors sail Optimists, with youth sailing days, and the club is part of the Lake Constance regatta association (RVB).
- Founded
- 1895
- Members
- about 300 (club figure)
- Federation
- Österreichischer Segel-Verband, Regatta-Vereinigung Bodensee
- Registry code
- ZVR 631425630
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Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- One Design Cup / ORC Cup40–50 boats, about 240–300 sailors
- Club series
- Club regatta (crew and 2-hand Sie&Er)
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1895The Bregenzer Segel-Club is founded, the second-oldest club on Lake Constance
- 2004X-99 World Championship hosted
- 200630 m² Skerry cruiser European Cup (again in 2014)
- 2008International Swiss Lacustre championship hosted
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 47°30.36′ N 9°43.55′ E
47.50592, 9.72587 - Address
- Strandweg 47
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Youth sailing days.
When was Bregenz Sailing Club founded?
In 1895.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: One Design Cup / ORC Cup, Club series and Club regatta (crew and 2-hand Sie&Er).