Norddeutscher Regatta Verein - History

History

The Norddeutscher Regatta Verein was established in 1868. Since that year it has taken part in many international yacht racing competitions.

In 2003 Norddeutscher Regatta Verein initiated a transatlantic regatta known as DaimlerChrysler North Atlantic Challenge (DCNAC) together with the New York Yacht Club. This event was staged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Hamburgischen Verein Seefahrt (HVS). In 2007 Norddeutscher Regatta Verein organized another transatlantic regatta, the HSH Nordbank blue race from Newport, Rhode Island to Cuxhaven.

This yacht club is one of the main members of the International Council of Yacht Clubs, which was established in 2006. With over 1918 members in 2007, the Norddeutscher Regatta Verein is the largest sailing club in Germany.

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