Heligoland's events calendar has a distinctly maritime feel. North Sea Week and the Störtebeker Opti Cup are the undisputed highlights. North Sea Week, Germany's only offshore regatta, attracts an international sailing elite while young, upcoming sailors compete in the popular Störtebeker Cup.Störtebeker Opti Cup
The Störtebeker Opti Cup has become one of the leading events for young, upcoming sailors. Every year it is quickly oversubscribed because of the restriction to just 100 Optimist boats.North Sea Week
North Sea Week, held every year at Whitsun, is one of Europe's major sailing events and Germany's only offshore regatta. Every year it attracts an international entry of over 100 yachts.