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KLU Takes 5th Place in the 22nd Alster President’s Cup of Hamburg Universities

KLU’s team showed strong coordination and determination and ultimately finished in 5th place. First place went to HFBK (University of Fine Arts Hamburg), whose team delivered a great performance.

This image shows a red-and-white sailboat marked with the number 4 gliding over a calm body of water
This group photo shows a cheerful team of participants posing in front of a wooden building with a banner that reads “Hochschulsport Hamburg.” The group consists of ten people—all wearing matching white polo shirts and caps with KLU branding.

With a competitive spirit in the air, breezy gusts of wind, and warm sunshine overhead, the regatta was accompanied by cheerful spectators, cameras ready to capture every highlight, and laughter from groups cheering for their teams. Each year, regatta rules require at least one university administration member per team. This time, Alva Feilcke, Immo Schmidt-Jortzig, Prof. Marianne Jahre, Jette Bacher, Gero Niemann, and Nina Bielau proudly represented KLU. 

Strong Spirit Among Competitioners 

Technically, Universität Hamburg was the fastest this time. However, due to not fulfilling one of the core competition criteria-having at least one member from the university’s president’s office on board-they were ineligible to receive a prize. Their participation was recognized more as a demonstration of team spirit and sports enthusiasm. 

One dramatic moment unfolded when a competing boat capsized due to a sudden strong gust of wind. Fortunately, the team members were able to quickly get the boat upright again and safely return to the shore. The enthusiastic KLU supporters onshore closely followed the race and cheered for their team. KLU had a challenging start, but in the final rounds, teams pushed harder to improve their position to a great 5th place. 

The regatta was followed by the winner’s ceremony and traditional barbecue with all participating teams. The 22nd president’s regatta was once again an exciting event filled with unexpected twists and joyful moments.   

Thank you all for your spirit and participation! 

Final placements: 

1.HFBK 

2.TUHH 

3.HAW 

4.Fresenius 

5.KLU 

6.Macromedia 

7.HFMT 

8.HSU 

9.BSP 

Photo impressions 

This scenic image shows a red-hulled sailboat marked with the number 4 cruising across Hamburg’s Außenalster lake.
The image shows a scenic sailing scene on a calm river or lake. Two red-hulled sailboats with white sails are prominently featured, marked with the numbers "3" and "4". The boat labeled "4" is in the foreground, carrying two people who appear to be navigating or participating in a regatta. The boat labeled "3" is slightly behind and to the left, with two more individuals on board.
This image captures a lively sailing scene on a broad river.
The image shows a relaxed and cheerful group of people gathered near a waterfront at a sailing event. They are wearing matching white caps and white polo shirts
A woman in white polo-shirt observes the sailing regatta.
This image captures an action moment during a sailing event. A woman is leaning over the side of a pier, helping secure a red-hulled sailboat with white sails. She is dressed in a white cap and team shirt, and seems to be focused on safely assisting the boat's docking or transfer. Inside the boat, a man in a white cap worn backwards, sunglasses, and a team t-shirt is seated, raising his hand.
This image shows a wide, peaceful view of a river on a bright summer day, with a variety of small boats and sailboats scattered across the water.
This photo shows a lively crowd gathered on a wooden dock by the water, watching a regatta.
This image shows a man standing at the edge of a lake, gazing out over the water. He is wearing a white cap with a circular KLU logo and a white sailing vest that reads: “KLU & Friends Together – We sail, we grow!”.
This photo shows a red-and-white sailboat marked with the number 6 in action on a lake.
This photo captures a group of participants enjoying a cheerful conversation under a white event tent during a sailing gathering.
This photo shows a red-and-white sailboat marked with the number 4 in action on a lake.
This photo captures a moment of a sailing team preparing their boat for launch.
This image shows a red-and-white sailboat marked with the number 4 gliding over a calm body of water.
This photo captures two small red-hulled sailboats—numbered 4 and 10—gliding across a lake in mild wind under a bright, partly cloudy sky.
This photo shows a red-and-white sailboat marked with the number 4 in action on a lake.
A red-hulled sailboat has capsized, revealing its black underside and rudder while a crew member in a life vest clings to the overturned boat.
This image shows a peaceful marina scene on Hamburg’s Außenalster lake, with sailboats neatly docked along a floating pier. The setting is part of a university sports sailing facility, as indicated by the visible feather flags branded “Hochschulsport Hamburg.”
This image shows two teams maneuvering small red-hulled sailboats in a narrow, calm section of the water, near the docking area.
This photo shows a narrow docking area at the edge of the river, where several sailboats are navigating in close proximity.
This photo captures a moment at the edge of the water, where three participants from the KLU sailing event stand together, observing the regatta.
This image shows a wide, peaceful view of a river on a bright summer day, with a variety of small boats and sailboats scattered across the water.
This image shows a wide, peaceful view of a river on a bright summer day, with a variety of small boats and sailboats scattered across the water.
This image shows a red-and-white sailboat marked with the number 11 gliding over a calm body of water

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