Baden-Württemberg Boat capsized: Two sailors missing on Lake Constance

Two sailors have been missing on Lake Constance since Saturday night. The two men were on their way to the "Regatta of the Iron", as the organizer of the competition, the German-Swiss Motorboat Club, announced on request. The sailors' boat was found capsized on Saturday night and they have been missing ever since. A large-scale search is currently underway. A police spokesperson did not initially provide any information about the operation. The regatta was planned for Saturday. Several media outlets had previously reported.

The "Regatta of the Iron" traditionally takes place on Lake Constance off the coast of Constance. At its premiere in 1975, only a few boats took part - according to the organizer, it is now one of the largest inland regattas in Europe. On average, more than 220 boats from Germany, Austria and Switzerland take part every year. At this time of year, the sailors sometimes have to contend with driving snow, icy decks and fog during the race. But some also don a Santa Claus costume - or put a Christmas tree on deck.