The Warnemünde Week promises top-class sailing in one of the world’s most beautiful sailing areas. Every year, more than 2000 regular sailors and surfers compete for world rankings in all Olympic boat classes just off the coast of Warnemünde and 200 aquatic athletes vie for the Laser European Cup. An attractive “shore leave” is guaranteed by the traditional “Waschzuberspektakel” (a wash tub race), a dragon boat race, music and entertainment at the lighthouse and the “Niegen Ümgang” (a procession in traditional costumes) to commence the event.