Ice Ass Regatta

ICE ASS REGATTA 2023
"We'll freeze our asses off for you!" This is how this unusual sailing regatta could be summarized in a few words. The Optimist boat class is normally used by children for their first sailing experience. In this race, adults are in the boat to do something good for children...

This time the starting signal for the 15th Austrian EISARSCH will be given on Saturday, December 2nd at 12:12 pm in front of the Union-Yacht-Club Attersee. 
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NET PROCEEDS GO TO SEELENPFLASTERFollowing the North German model, around 100 adults (the minimum age is 20 years) will compete in Optimist class children's dinghies at the start of the frostiest event of the year.The Optimist boat class is designed for sailors weighing up to 40 kg and can barely keep some seasoned sea dogs afloat.Especially for the class over 100 kg, it is a balancing act every year between icy water and a dry finish.

EISARSCH PARTY: CULINARY DELIGHTS, HEATED TENT
A hot atmosphere is already guaranteed during the relentless battles for position. While the die-hards freeze their "asses off", the "wimps" can warm up from the inside as much as they like at the catering facilities: A heated marquee with plenty of solid and liquid culinary delights is available for this purpose.
The heated marquee will be in operation from Friday, with the "Atterseer Kawentsmänner" bringing a sailor's mood to the stage from 7 pm. At 8 pm, Michael Pobisch will be performing and at the end DJ Lüzlbauer will provide another lively atmosphere.
The race starts at 12.12 on Saturday. Later in the afternoon, after all participants are hopefully dry and warmed up again, the EISARSCH party really gets going: after the auctions, raffle and award ceremony, the band "REMIX" plays live in the tent.
The traditional party continues until the first rays of sunshine make the lake sparkle.