Overview
Norddeutscher Regatta Verein (NRV) was founded in Hamburg in 1868 and, with about 2,200 members, is one of Germany's largest sailing clubs. Its clubhouse and youth sailing centre sit on the Schöne Aussicht shore of the Outer Alster, where the club runs more than 20 regattas a year – lots of Dragons, H-Boats, Stars, ILCAs and Optimists, plus the Helga Cup, a big women's regatta sailed in J/70s. The NRV helped found Kiel Week and Travemünde Week, co-organises the North Sea Week to Heligoland, and its offshore section races from the Baltic to across the Atlantic. Juniors train year-round with professional coaches, from the Optimist through the 420 and 29er up to the Olympic classes.
- Founded
- 1868
- Members
- about 2,200 (club figure)
- Federation
- Deutscher Segler-Verband
- mail@nrv.de
- Phone
- +49 40 55779950
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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.
- Helga Cuplarge women-only regatta on the Alster, open to cruising and racing sailors alike
- Regatta der Hamburger WirtschaftDragon regatta on the Alster with guest helms from Hamburg business
- Alster regattasmore than 20 class regattas a season in front of the clubhouse on the Outer Alster
- North Sea Weekoffshore racing around Heligoland since 1922, organised with other clubs
- Young Europeans Sailing (YES)international youth regatta in Kiel-Schilksee, with the KYC
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- Youth sailing (summer taster courses, training groups) ↗
- Private coaching on the water and athletic training ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1868Founded on 8 November at the Uhlenhorst ferry house by members of three Hamburg rowing clubs
- 1882First regattas in Kiel – the forerunner of Kiel Week
- 1918The youth section is set up
- 1922First North Sea Week
- 1923A cruising section is formed
- 1993125th anniversary with 1,581 members
- 2000The NRV Olympic Team is founded
- 2013Founding member of the German Sailing League; champions in 2013 and 2014
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 53°34.47′ N 10°0.44′ E
53.57444, 10.00727 - Address
- Schöne Aussicht 37
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Youth sailing (summer taster courses, training groups) and Private coaching on the water and athletic training.
When was North German Regatta Association founded?
In 1868.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Helga Cup, Regatta der Hamburger Wirtschaft, Alster regattas and North Sea Week.