German & Dutch Open 2015, superb racing on Flensburg Firth

It was the 15th anniversary of a German Open in the 5.5m Class after the restart of the class in Germany in 2001. Here again, Oliver Berking and the Flensburger Segel Club invited the class for a perfect organized regatta – on the race course as well as on shore!   Thirty one teams from NED, GER, SUI, NOR, SWE, AUT and UAE registered for the championship. Steady winds with strong gusts up to 7 Bft. on day 1 for perfect sailing conditions – only some minor damages. The starts were very close with