Hand in hand with partners and sponsors to success
An event like that Warnemünder Woche lives from the commitment of many people involved. On the one hand, there are around 300 volunteers who take on the countless tasks on the water and on land. Without them nothing would work, which is also particularly appreciated by Warnemünder Week patron Stefanie Drese, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania's Minister for Social Affairs, Health and Sport, and Rostock's Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger. Stefanie Drese says: “The Warnemünder Woche is the most important and largest sailing event in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and combines sport and culture, as well as land and water, in a very special way. My heartfelt thanks go to the many volunteers who organize a really great event!” Mayor Eva-Maria Kröger agrees and says: “I would like to express my thanks for this gigantic commitment!”
But in addition to volunteering, further support is needed to organize a sailing and festival event like this Warnemünder Woche to enable: partnerships with companies and institutions, some of which have existed for many years, and which provide material and financial support.
“We work hand in hand with the many partners to achieve this Warnemünder Woche to make it a success. I would like to thank each and every one of them for their support, no matter how great their commitment. This is not a given and helps us enormously. “It is only through these partnerships that we can continually develop the event,” says Ralf Bergel, honorary chairman of the event Warnemünder Woche.
One of these loyal partners is the WIRO, Rostock's large housing company. Ralf Zimlich, chairman of the WIRO management board, says: “In order for one of Germany’s major sailing events to continue to be an experience for locals and guests in 2023, we need a lot of helpers, partners and sponsors. Because without support the major event would not exist. WIRO is also happy to join in: as a long-standing sponsor and premium partner.” WIRO not only provides space on the Warnemünde middle pier, it has also been involved in the content of the event for a long time. On July 5th, WIRO invites you to a sports day between 14 p.m. and 19 p.m. on the lighthouse forecourt, where many Rostock sports clubs will present themselves. The housing company also shows a free cinema film on three evenings at 20 p.m. - directly by the sea and under the open evening sky. “Triangle of Sadness” will be shown on July 7th, “Top Gun: Maverick” on July 8th and “A Man Called Otto” on July 9th. On Saturday at 17.30:500 p.m. there will be the special screening “A Litter for Eternity” – a film by the Rostock Seawolves. In total, viewers can enjoy their favorite film from 16 seats on a XNUMX square meter LED screen.
Also with the Warnemünder Week mobility partner Audi Center Rostock there is a far-reaching partnership. The car dealership from Rostock's southern city is the official partner of the event for the seventh time and ensures that organizers, athletes and guests get to their appointments on time and safely. “We didn’t have to think twice when the request came. The Warnemünder Woche is an important event that is attended by many visitors from home and abroad,” says Klaus-Jürgen Strupp, managing partner at the Audi Center Rostock. “In addition, Audi and especially we at the Audi Center Rostock have a special relationship with sailing, which has been demonstrated for years in many regattas around the world, but also here in the region.”
What the Warnemünder Woche heard, like the lighthouse or the Alte Strom, is of course that Rostock Pils the Hanseatic Brewery Rostock. “As a long-standing partner of one of the most traditional and largest sailing events in Germany, we are on board with a lot of passion and new ideas,” says Wilfried Ott, Managing Director of the Hanseatic Brewery in Rostock. "The Warnemünder Woche attracts sailors of various boat classes from many countries to Warnemünde. The city’s beer is a must.” Four types are available at the Rostock fan shop on the promenade, which is open daily. Guests can also expect lots of summery items that match beach life: there are swimming shorts and sunglasses, but also the official Rostock event shirt. Also new is the Rostock special glass “Warnemünder Woche 2023 ".
The water sports fair Boat & Fun is also one of the most loyal partners Warnemünder Woche and supports the event in many ways. Every guest Warnemünder Woche The crew polo shirts and baseball caps immediately stand out, which would not be possible without the contribution of Boot & Fun. “For friends and fans of water sports and water tourism, this is also the case Warnemünder Woche“Let’s cast off and set sail,” says Daniel Barkowski, project manager at the Boot & Fun water sports trade fair. In just a few weeks, Boot & Fun will be inviting you to the Boot & Fun Inwater in the Havelauen of Werder, less than 25 kilometers south of Warnemünde, from August 27th to 2023th, 250. And thanks to the partnership with the trade fair, it can Warnemünder Woche will also be presenting with its own exhibition stand as part of Boot & Fun Berlin from November 30th to December 3rd, 2023.
Hundreds of helpers will be provided with supplies during the event, including drinks, of course. Here comes the beverage manufacturer Güstrower Schloßquelle into play, the Warnemünder Woche supplied with water, spritzers, lemonades and other drinks. “Supporting a sporting and cultural event like this Warnemünder Woche is a matter close to our hearts and fits our brands perfectly. We are happy to do our part to make it a success,” says Helmut Schwertner from Güstrower Schloßquell. Overall, the beverage manufacturer represents the Warnemünder Woche a whole truckload of non-alcoholic drinks available.
The Marine is one of the oldest partners in the Warnemünder Woche. She supports them Warnemünder Woche with speed and regatta safety boats and provides camping opportunities for sailors on the naval area on the Hohe Düne. “The Navy’s contribution cannot be overstated. In particular, the Navy's powerful inflatable boats are a blessing in the current weather conditions, for which I say thank you three times," says Ralf Bergel, Chairman of the Warnemünder Woche.
The media partnerships with the North German Radio, Ostsee Zeitung and the Sailor newspaper contribute to the Warnemünder Woche to present it perfectly to the outside world and to make the event even better known beyond the borders of Rostock.
Many other companies support this Warnemünder Woche, including: Baltic Taucher, Gill Marine, Glistein Ropes, Heinrich Hünicke, Hörtrend, Hotel Bellevue, IKEA Rostock, Karl's strawberry farm, Kurhaus Warnemünde, Naturfreunde MV (Sanddorn), the Rostocker, Scandlines, Rostock municipal utilities, volunteer foundation, Sika, Telekom, transport association Warnow, Wiehler, WMF and the Hohe Düne yacht harbor residence, which provides its port infrastructure.
There are also institutions and associations such as the German Sailing Association, the German Weather Service, the Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania Sailing Association and the Federal Waterways and Shipping Administration, which contribute to the success of the Warnemünder Woche beitragen.
Matthias Fromm, Tourism Director Rostock and Warnemünde says: “It’s great to see that Warnemünder Woche receives such diverse support. Only through voluntary work and the help of companies, associations, foundations and authorities do the organizers manage to put on this peaceful, joyful and unifying sports and cultural festival every year. Thank you!"
