Overview
The German-British Yacht Club (DBYC) in Berlin-Kladow carries on the tradition of the British sailing clubs of post-war Berlin: the United Forces Sailing Club of 1947 led to the British Berlin Yacht Club in 1952, and on 6 November 1991 – with the Allies' departure in sight – the DBYC was founded. The club grounds are on the Unterhavel. Its best-known regatta is the Grand Slam at the end of the season on the first weekend of November, usually with 50 to 70 boats, along with the Round the Island Spring Regatta on 1 May and the Tripartite Regatta of the three former Allied clubs. Club boats such as an IF-Boot and a Schwertzugvogel are free for members after a briefing.
- Founded
- 1991
- Federation
- Deutscher Segler-Verband
- office@dbyc.eu
- Phone
- +49 30 3654010
- Registry code
- AG Charlottenburg 95 VR 12767 B
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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.
- Grand Slamseason-closing regatta on the first weekend of November, 50–70 boats
- Round the Island Spring Regatta (RTIS)traditional British yardstick race on 1 May
- Tripartite Regattaannual rotating regatta of the three former Allied sailing clubs (76th edition 2023)
- Club regattaannual club regatta
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History and achievements
- 1947United Forces Sailing Club founded in Berlin
- 1952British Berlin Yacht Club (BBYC) founded; move to Kladow
- 1970First German members admitted
- 1989On 10/11 November the first East German citizen races in the Grand Slam
- 1991Deutsch-Britischer Yacht Club founded on 6 November
- 1992Official opening on 1 October
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 52°27.59′ N 13°9.85′ E
52.45976, 13.16420 - Address
- Kladower Damm 217 H
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Club boats for members and Youth sailing.
When was German-British Yacht Club founded?
In 1991.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Grand Slam, Round the Island Spring Regatta (RTIS), Tripartite Regatta and Club regatta.