14 Questions to … Herbert Hoerterich

Herbert Hoerterich, Snipe sailor from Germany and organizer of the German Open

– 1) Your first time on a sailing boat?

In 1963, boat “Pirat” and “FJ”, used normally at the Lake Aussenalster in Hamburg/D

– 2) Your first time on a Snipe?

In 2002, after a lot of years in Alpa S (similar to 470)

– 3) The most bizarre thing that happened in a regatta?

Before a start, I used the back for speeding up the boat, but I haven’t had the legs under the hiking strap and so I found myself directly in the water. Someone told me, that I turned back inside the boat walking on the water for being ready for the start.

 

– 4) What is the thing that most angers you in a race/regatta?

When people observe the rules only if others call them out.

– 5) Which is the race/regatta that you remember with the most pleasure?

The World Masters in 2004 at Bracciano and the fun had by the participants at the German Open 2013, in spite of the worst meteorological conditions.

– 6) And the race/regatta you would like to forget?

The German Open 2013 on behalf the meteorological conditions and my personal bad result.

– 7) Your “dream in the peak”? (Your sailing dream?)

2 months (in summer) on a 40-foot boat in the Croatian and Greek Adriatic Sea together with my wife.

– 8) Sailing goals for 2013, and beyond?

European Masters at Bracciano

– 9) The most important people for you in sailing and in the Snipe?

Enrico Michel and his father

– 10) Why the Snipe?

Because I was the only one with an Alpa S at Lake Caldonazzo. In our club there were a lot of Snipes who are doing regattas. And the general observance of “Serious sailing – serious fun.”

– 11) Your perfect sailing venue and your perfect sailing conditions?

Principally the Lake Caldonazzo, perfect for nice racing and wind conditions between 3 and 8 m/sec (6 and 15 knots) without waves.

– 12) Besides sailing which other sport do you practice?

Swimming, snorkeling and cross skiing.

– 13) Are you superstitious?

No

– 14) Your perfect holiday?

Sailing in Mediterranean Sea (Croatia, Greece, Turkey) while visiting archaeological or historic sites.