For the 10th Nevellücht regatta, 31 starters met in Plau am See for the Plauer Hai-Live. It was supposed to start early on Saturday. Three races were started in quick succession at 12-15 kn from the southwest. With gusty and shifting winds there were many opportunities to mix up the order in the field.
A special feature when sailing out and in should not go unmentioned. There was a time window of 30 minutes for the passage of the Elde inland waterway in order not to hinder passenger shipping due to the many sailors. Towing outside the time window then had to be carried out. Thanks to the discipline of all regatta participants, this hurdle was overcome well and there was even praise from the water protection team at the endpolget out 😉
On the first evening we met in the harbor of the Plauer Hai-Live. When we arrived there was already a large gift table set with surprise boxesesponsert from FOR-SAIL (Stefan Kaste) with useful sailing accessories such as rigging needles, splicing awls, measuring marks, etc. for each participant. Special mention was given to the sailors with the furthest journey such as Patrick, 23 years old from near Dublin, Loic (Paris), Brian (Isle of Wight) and other international starters from the Czech Republic (Alexander) and Holbaek/Denmark (Niels and Knud). We enjoyed the first day's races with freshly baked pizza from the wood-fired ovensweand also get to know each other better.
On the second day we started on time at weniger Wind from the same direction and at the end of the day we were able to cancel one race after a total of 6 races. Except for Bernd, we all needed this because the shifting winds didn't always suit us well.
In the evening the off shore team really got started. On the 10th anniversary of the NVL regatta, Lutz Christian gave an impressive speech on the history of the club, the regatta, and the lived values not only of matching but above all of social interaction and support. Action4Europe had given special prices, for examplesweise for Moritz as the youngest starter at 15 years old, for Michael with 2 first places and more. The itaLienian 3-course menu topped the evening.
On Monday there were two more good races with 2-3 Bft from the southwest. Bernd came first overall with great consistency, followed by Olli and Christoph. With steadyger It was tight until the last few meters between places 2-6. Great, keep it up. Sailing out the racing rules remains part of the game. It would be fine for me to discuss it on land, but in the situation on the water the Wegerreally admit it.
The price giving ceremony with a view of the beautiful Lake Plauer in light winds with a mix of sun and clouds couldn't have been more beautiful. Flanked by the Plauer BürgerMaster, a big thank you goes to the many volunteers, the professional race management, the sponsors, Action4Europe and last but not least Lutz Christian. Thank you Lutz for the further development of the Nevellüücht now as a glowing 2.4 trophy (see cover photo).
Sabine Trömer GER 50, winner of the Report Trophy
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