Verein Seglerhaus Am Wannsee

History

The club was founded on 6 October 1867. The clubhouse was completed in 1910 in an English/Tudor country-house style and is recognized as a protected historic monument. VSaW is the second-oldest yacht club in Germany and has produced Olympic and international champions, also serving as a long-standing co-organiser and member in events such as Kieler Woche. More details can be found here.

Sailing Activities

The club offers competitive and recreational sailing across a wide range of classes, including an annual regatta series and rank/championship events. This includes participation in Kieler Woche and a Sail-Bundesliga event, as well as youth training in various classes such as Optimist, ILCA/Laser, 420, and 470. The club also provides support boats and organizes adaptive/inclusive sailing programs. More information can be accessed here.

Moorage Options

The club grounds include a steganlage providing moorings for about 250 yachts, land berths for jollen and keelboats, as well as seasonal winter storage and launching facilities. A club Werft (shipyard) offers repairs, maintenance, and related services, with berth allocation managed by appointed Hafenmeister. Further details can be found here.

Facilities and Services

The club features a protected historic clubhouse built in 1910, which includes a large assembly/fest hall, bar room, dividable restaurant, and a large terrace overlooking the Wannsee. On-site facilities also include a shipyard with repair and fabrication services, a mast crane, and slip/hoisting facilities. More information is available here.

Dining Experience

The on-site club restaurant, operated by Lauri and Angelo Geiseler, offers Mediterranean and Portuguese-influenced dishes, with published menus and seasonal opening hours. The restaurant also handles table reservations and private/event catering in club rooms. More details can be found here.

Social Events

The club maintains an active social calendar that includes seasonal flagship events, regular club dinners, concerts, and cultural evenings. Events and notices are published in the weekly Logbuch newsletter. More information can be accessed here.

Entertainment Options

Entertainment at the club includes live music and band performances at major events, clubhouse bar and lounge spaces, themed dinners, and occasional discos or after-party programming during larger events. Organized boat excursions on the club’s start ship are also available. More details can be found here.

Events Programme

The club has a structured regatta programme with approximately ten larger regattas held annually, including events like Wannsee-Woche and club championships. The use of manage2sail for regatta administration and entries is standard, along with regular youth training camps and clinics. More information can be accessed here.

Member Resources

Members have access to a password-protected members' area that includes a current member list, digital harbour plan, and the SailNow booking system. Additional resources include the weekly Logbuch newsletter and youth training documentation. More information can be found here.

Access Policy

The club has established a formal inclusion programme and has hosted Special Olympics sailing competitions. It has procured adaptive boats and built a swimming dock to ease boarding. Plans for barrier-free sanitary facilities and an elevator are also in place. More details are available here.

Seasonal Operations

Operations at the club are seasonal, with the restaurant following published seasonal opening hours. Harbour works and winter storage occur on seasonal timetables, and youth/regatta programmes concentrate in spring and summer. The Logbuch and event calendar reflect this seasonal scheduling. More information can be found here.

Membership Options

The club offers various membership categories, including ordinary, extraordinary, family, junior, and multi-memberships. Admission and specific fee levels are managed by the Ältestenrat and Secretariat, with detailed current fees available upon request. More information can be accessed here.

Volunteer Opportunities

Numerous volunteer roles and committees are available within the club, including Hafenmeister duties, youth committees, and event volunteer teams. More information can be found here.