Rheinwoche 2026 | Varianta 65 | Orca Plotter Review

Europe's largest river regatta called – and we were there! This year, I took my Varianta 65 down the Rhine as part of the legendary Rhine Week. The route: We sailed past the impressive cityscapes of Bonn, Cologne, and Düsseldorf all the way to the finish line in Duisburg. The adventure: Sailing on the Rhine is fascinating, but never predictable. Spoiler alert: This trip definitely wasn't always smooth sailing. Currents, shifting winds, and the river's treacherous nature really put us to the test. But no matter how chaotic or precarious things got on board – one thing was certain: the camera was always rolling! Experience the highs, lows, and unique atmosphere of Rhine Week in this vlog. In this video you'll see: The unique atmosphere at Europe's largest river regatta Spectacular passages past Bonn, Cologne, and Düsseldorf and the unvarnished reality aboard my Varianta 65 (mishaps included!) If you enjoy the video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel for more sailing adventures. How would you have reacted in our trickiest situations? Let us know in the comments below.