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 Kiel WeekKiel Week is an international sailing regatta in Kiel, Germany, in the last week of June, at which the world's leading yachters compete. Craft of all sorts—sail, motor, and muscle-powered—race on the waters of the Kiel Fjord. Kiel Week began in 1882 with 20 yachts; today there are well over 1,000 yachts competing in three classes of races—international, Olympic, and offshore regattas—as well as more than 1,000 events ranging from talks by international political leaders to art exhibits, theater, and music. More...
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Kiel Week
Kiel Week is an international sailing regatta in Kiel, Germany, in the last week of June, at which the world's leading yachters compete. Craft of all sorts—sail, motor, and muscle-powered—race on the waters of the Kiel Fjord. Kiel Week began in 1882 with 20 yachts; today there are well over 1,000 yachts competing in three classes of races—international, Olympic, and offshore regattas—as well as more than 1,000 events ranging from talks by international political leaders to art exhibits, theater, and music.
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That is not a fjord! It's an inlet   This is a fjord.  Spot the subtle difference? The trouble with sailing in Kiel is that your crew don't obey orders! They refuse to set sail and start a revolution instead.
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