Overview
Chiemsee-Yacht-Club (CYC) was founded in Prien on 24 March 1913 and, with about 900 members including some 200 young sailors up to 26, is one of the oldest and largest sailing clubs in Bavaria. Its 28,000 m² grounds on the west shore of the Chiemsee have pontoons and berths, a boatyard, a large winter-storage hall and a workshop hall for members, and the office is staffed all year. The club hosts Bavarian and German championships – in 2026 the 20 m² dinghy-cruiser German Open and the 49er nationals – and is one of the seven clubs behind the Chiemsee championship series with about 200 boats. Juniors train from beginners up to weekly Optimist A racing practice.
- Founded
- 1913
- Members
- about 900 (club figure)
- Federation
- Deutscher Segler-Verband
- info@cyc-prien.de
- Phone
- +49 8051 2559
- Registry code
- AG Traunstein VR 40105
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Chiemsee Championshipseries of seven regattas May–September by seven clubs, about 200 boats (co-organiser)
- Harrasser Kanne und Bayerische Meisterschaftclub regatta with Bavarian championship
- Bavarian championship, 20 m² dinghy cruisersstate championship for 20 m² dinghy cruisers
- German Open 20er Jollenkreuzer 2026German Open for 20 m² dinghy cruisers (2026)
- International German 49er Championship49er national championship
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
- Racing training ↗
- Inland boating licence (SBF Binnen) course ↗
- Ladies' sailing week ↗
- Youth leisure sailing and training ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1913Founded on 24 March in Prien; first regatta off the Fraueninsel with 11 boats
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 47°50.89′ N 12°22.18′ E
47.84814, 12.36968 - Address
- Seglerweg 9
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Racing training, Inland boating licence (SBF Binnen) course, Ladies' sailing week and Youth leisure sailing and training.
When was Chiemsee Yacht Club founded?
In 1913.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Chiemsee Championship, Harrasser Kanne und Bayerische Meisterschaft, Bavarian championship, 20 m² dinghy cruisers and German Open 20er Jollenkreuzer 2026.