7th vintage boat meeting in Rapperswil: jewels on Lake Zurich

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Next weekend Rapperswil port will make room for around 60 historic boats at the 7th old boat meeting. Swiss Steamboat Friends Association and Oldtimer Boot Club Zürichsee are celebrating their 40th anniversary together. Blick managed to marvel at the highly polished steamships as they approached the anniversary event.

On this warm Tuesday morning, the six steamboats are warming their boilers to operating temperature. Some of them look almost new – no wonder: they were screwed together from scratch by their owners. So is the boat of club president Konrad Müller (76): “I worked on ‘Penelope’ for over six years before the boat sailed. Even though I bought the boiler and steam engine from England.” Fine wood and antique tools adorn the watercraft. Other boats are over 100 years old but still in top condition.

This is what viewers have been waiting for

From June 23-25, enthusiasts and viewers alike will be able to admire about 60 boats in Rapperswil harbour. These include the specified steamships as well as motor, rowing and sailboats. In addition, visitors can examine the commercial and recreational boats of the past years. As a highlight, the oldest saloon boat from Switzerland will also sail to Rapperswil on Saturday. Catering is also available on the south shore of Lake Zurich: A festival tent will be set up directly at the port and, together with the open-air restaurant and nautical bar, will complete the food presentation while participants and passersby enjoy the sea. hustle and bustle.

Source: Blick