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Berenberg German Polo Masters with record attendance

8. August 2024

Glorious sunshine on the final Sunday and huge numbers of spectators – that’s the great result of this year’s Berenberg German Polo Masters on Sylt. Team König Sylt, the local sponsor, came out on top ahead of Transgourmet and Berenberg.

König Sylt has been a team sponsor of the Berenberg German Polo Masters for ten years and has helped to shape the traditional sporting event over the last decade. This anniversary could not have been crowned more beautifully than with yesterday’s victory. Team König Sylt last stood at the top of the podium in 2018.

Transgourmet Cook had been able to maintain a tie until the third chucker, but the outstanding Argentinian 6-goaler Raul Laplacette made it increasingly difficult for his opponents to keep up with him thanks to perfect team play with his compatriot Agustin Kronhaus, Jan-Hendrik Többe and Johannes Wimmer. Nevertheless, Team Transgourmet Cook with Kutlay Yaprak and Lukas Sdrenka from Polo Club Düsseldorf as well as “The Machine” Cristobal Durrieu and Jorgita Reta put in a strong performance.

Klaus Naeve: “High-calibre matches”

In the match for third place, Team Berenberg with the successful Argentinian-German quartet of Udo Klein-Boelting, Dr Jürgen Schröder, Andres “Lala” Laplacette and Pedro Llorente managed to pull out a narrow victory over Aston Martin Hamburg Nord-Ostsee Automobile to take home the bronze medal. Klaus Naeve, Head of Wealth and Asset Management at title sponsor Berenberg: “We are delighted with this third place and would like to congratulate the players. What a great backdrop and atmosphere here on the final day on Sylt. We have experienced five days of strong equestrian sport, high-calibre matches and loud support for the polo teams! The Berenberg German Polo Masters on Sylt are always a special highlight for us and we are already looking forward to seeing you again next year.”

Frederick Többe and Henri Grimme, two of the most talented young players in German polo, were in the saddle for the Aston Martin Hamburg Nord-Ostsee Automobile team, who were able to rely on the experience of Sven Schneider and Matias Maiquez.

In the match for fifth place, Vanessa Schockemöhle, Sebastian Schneberger, Patrick Maleitzke and Juan Correa from Team burckhardt’s glide were beaten 9:11.5 by Team Polo Sylt. Sophie and Moritz Schmidt, two of the best young players in Germany, together with former champion Christopher Kirsch and Argentinian Gines Bargallo Jr. had delivered an exciting intergenerational match.

The long-standing charity partner of Polo Club Sylt and the Berenberg German Polo Masters, Dunkelziffer e.V., also showed its colours again this year and was able to make a contribution to the purely donation-based work of the club by selling high-quality wristbands designed by Polo Sylt.

Accompanied by huge cheers from the audience, the young Frederick Többe from Hamburg received the “Most Valuable Player” award this year. The “Best Playing Pony” was the mare “Poka” from Kutlay Yaprak.

Organiser Kiki Schneider: “We welcomed several thousand visitors over five sunny days with the best of weather. Between applause and cheering, super exciting and fair games, but also strolling through the exhibitors’ pagoda village, children playing, smiling guests and simply relaxed summer moments, everything was there. Thanks to our partners and the best audience you could wish for.”

Glorious sunshine on the final Sunday and huge numbers of spectators – that’s the great result of this year’s Berenberg German Polo Masters on Sylt. Team König Sylt, the local…

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Biohacking Retreat: the best for body and mind!

15. June 2023

At the first Biohacking Retreat on the island of Sylt, we can learn in two days how to unleash our full genetic potential. Co-organizer Moritz Klatten reveals in an interview what exactly is behind the biohacking trend.

What can participants expect from the first biohacking retreat on Sylt?

The event is intended to provide an introduction to the topic of physical and mental self-optimization that is as inspiring as it is motivating. It is important to me and my co-organizer Nico Airone to offer all participants a good mix of theory and practice. In the theory part it concerns among other things a nutrition cut to the individual needs of humans. And in the practical part it goes then completely concretely around experiencing – as for example by learning special breath and Meditationstechniken or by ice bathing.

Ice bathing? My teeth chatter just hearing the word….

Oh, it’s not that bad if you try it under professional guidance. (laughs) And the positive effects are really impressive. On the one hand, the metabolism and fat burning are boosted – and on the other, your own immune system is strengthened enormously.

Can you confirm this from your own experience?

You bet! I have not been sick once in the past nine years. Any questions? (laughs)

What exactly does the word biohacking mean?

Translated very loosely into German, it means something like trying to get the best out of your body and mind and thereby unleash your full genetic potential.

Do you have a concrete example of a biohack trick that you have personally had good experiences with?

I got into the habit of always wearing special glasses that filter out blue light when I watch TV in the evening. This has improved my sleep enormously, especially my deep sleep phase. One of our guest speakers is Daniel Sentker (Founder of Lichtblock,) who will talk about this topic. And every retreat participant will get a Biohacking Starter Pack including these glasses.

What exactly is it all about?

By blocking blue light, our melatonin levels can rise normally; just as nature intended when it gets dark outside. And then we automatically sleep much more deeply and accordingly more restfully. Of course, the best thing would be not to watch television at all in the evening, but in reality this is hardly feasible. It’s a no-go to spend a lot of time on the smartphone in the evening before going to bed. This has the same negative effect as watching TV – and not just because of the blue light.

What age group is the biohacking event for?

Basically, everyone from the age of 12 to 80 can participate; although it would definitely make sense to get confirmation from the family doctor beforehand that there are no health restrictions. Then, for example, ice bathing is no problem for participants aged 60 plus. In my eyes, it is never too late to deal with the topic of self-optimization and to start turning the right screws.

What is the maximum number of participants?

No more than 45, because it’s important that there’s enough time for me and the other seminar leaders to be able to respond to people’s individual questions.

As a fitness and nutrition expert, what do you think of the ultimate sports programs and miracle diets that can be found online all the time?

Very little! There is no secret recipe for fitness and vitality that can be applied to all of us, because we humans are far too different in terms of our genetic makeup alone. That’s why there are people who eat a less than optimal diet and hardly do any exercise, but still look young and fit well into old age. Especially on the subject of nutrition, we have Nils Schulz-Ruhtenberg (specialist in general medicine, nutritional medicine and sports medicine), a top guest speaker, who will talk in detail about this topic.

What is the most important insight you have gained over the years in terms of sports and nutrition?

That it is incredibly important to respond to people’s individual needs, bodies, prerequisites. In order to find the sport and nutrition that really suits you, so that you stick to it. What and how you train is also an essential factor for success. In my eyes, for example, prolonged aerobic training is overrated.

Interesting! And why is that?

In the past, we Stone Age people didn’t run after a hare for two hours, but with a lot of luck we killed it with a stone after a short sprint. People who jog many kilometers every day may be slim, but they usually look older. This is because long runs cause adrenaline and cortisol levels to go up, while testosterone and growth hormones go down. This means stress for the entire organism.

What would be a better alternative?

Interval training. This is the best for heart health, metabolism, blood pressure or blood lipids due to maximum oxygen uptake. That’s why sprinters look so much fitter and more vital than long-distance runners.

By Alexander Nebe / POLO+10
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At the first Biohacking Retreat on the island of Sylt, we can learn in two days how to unleash our full genetic potential. Co-organizer Moritz Klatten reveals in an interview…

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Fasanenhüs-Sylt: Christmas and new year on Sylt

21. October 2022

Enjoy your breakfast in the light-flooded kitchen-diner and your afternoon tea by the open fireplace. The spacious sauna invites you to relax after long walks along the sea or mudflats.

The house offers 210sqm living space across 3 floors with individually designed bedrooms and 3 integrated full bathrooms; space for max. 6 people. Dogs are welcome.

The property is located at the end of a quiet street in the village center. Well known restaurants and cafés like Dorfkrug, Manne Pahl, Gogärtchen or Kupferkanne are all within short walking distance. Beach and tideland are also just a 12 minutes walk away.

The house is only privately let. Please contact Karen Kursawe (content creator & booking administrator).

Contact + Booking:
www.ferienhaus-sylt-kampen.com
Karen Kursawe: 017645826603
contact@karenkursawe.de

Enjoy your breakfast in the light-flooded kitchen-diner and your afternoon tea by the open fireplace. The spacious sauna invites you to relax after long walks along the sea or mudflats. …

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The new edition of POLO+10 WORLD is online!

29. May 2020

Available for download on our website for mobile or desktop use or print by subscription at hello@poloplus10.com

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Oliver Winter, President | German Polo Association DPV
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Dear friends of POLO+10, dear Polo friends,

the Covid-19 pandemic and its consequences influence our everyday life during these weeks. The first concern of course is for our families and friends. Protecting their health and limiting the spread of the virus still is our greatest common obligation.

We are all asked to adapt to the current circumstances, follow the restrictions in our sport and the advice for personal distancing where necessary.

And we can see that in following official advice we are successfully fighting Covid-19. As a result in more and more countries the strict measures will be eased in the upcoming weeks, a return to limited training slowly is possible. Polo clubs and stables affected from the restrictions have mastered the special challenges very well. Despite the sometimes limiting possibilities, the care for the horses was and is always upheld. And fortunately the good and close cooperation with the authorities has made it possible to quickly implement individual training plans.

Our Polo clubs and all their staff have made the best of the situation so far, for which I thank them on behalf of all Polo players!

But despite these positive experiences, the Corona virus has also affected our sport noticeably. Especially those of us who live from and with Polo, the coaches, referees, grooms, but also professional players and tournament organizers, have been hit economically by the effects of the pandemic.

We see that individual training in many clubs is possible again, that many of us can continue their work with the horses. Many clubs are currently preparing for a reduced season, so unfortunately we will not see every tournament originally scheduled for this year. Main events such as the European Polo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan and various big national tournaments are already postponed to 2021. And the training of young people will probably only be possible to a very limited extent in this 2020 season.

Still we should be optimistic for the second half of this year. As soon as possible we will see small tournaments being considered in many places and later in the year we all hope for further liftings of the sanctions and maybe some High Goal events. Polo is a mesmerizing and dynamic team sport. It is our passion to live it and to share it with our family, friends and the many fans and spectators.

We are experiencing strong solidarity in the Polo family and I am very happy to see the support and help offered everywhere. I hope you enjoy this edition of POLO+10 and that we will meet again soon at a Polo ground. Please stay healthy and take care!

Let‘s enjoy Polo!

Oliver Winter, President | German Polo Association DPV

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Julius Bär Beach Polo World Cup Sylt 2019

27. May 2020

Due to the Corona Pandemic, the popular Beach Polo tournament on Sylt had to be cancelled. A review of the last year in pictures.

Pictures: © Rolf Simon

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Due to the Corona Pandemic, the popular Beach Polo tournament on Sylt had to be cancelled. A review of the last year in pictures. Pictures: © Rolf Simon …

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Berenberg German Polo Masters Sylt 2019

29. October 2019

Maserati wins the 21^st Berenberg German Polo Masters Sylt 2019 against last year’s winner König Immobilien Sylt. After five breathtaking match days, the legendary polo event attracted more visitors than ever before in beautiful island weather.

More than 10,000 enthusiastic spectators watched the exciting matches in the qualifying rounds and at the final weekend on the grounds of the Polo Club Sylt in Keitum. In addition to the polo matches, the 3^rd Sylt Horse Show and the largest number of exclusive exhibitors to date in their white pagodas at the edge of the field were real crowd-pullers. The ground seems to tremble when the polo horses thunder along the spectators at 60 kilometres per hour and the teams fight for every goal on the over 28,000 square metre playing field. Fair play and the well-being of the horses are the highest priorities in polo. And if you know the most important rules as a spectator, you are right in the middle of the action as a polo newcomer and cheer on your favourites. Together with the English referee Mark Holmes from Cambridge, presenter Jan Erik-Franck explained the „Little Polo 1×1“ to the visitors in an equally expert and entertaining manner and explained the dos and don‘ts of the fast sport to the audience.

Team Maserati finally took the lead 9-8 after a breathtaking final against Team König Immobilien Sylt. König Immobilien Sylt had won all matches of the Berenberg German Polo Masters which had been running since Wednesday.

In the first game of the day for the 5^th place won team Gogärtchen with 7-5,5 against team Lanserhof & Dunkelziffer. In the match for third place, Team Polo Club Sylt & Transgourmet secured 3^rd place with a final score of 9-4. Team Berenberg reached the 4^th place.

Karsten Wehmeier, Head of Communications at Berenberg, Germany‘s oldest private bank, is delighted about the successful tournament: „Berenberg and Polo, Polo and Sylt – they simply belong together. Never before so many visitors have followed the tournament. We are very happy about this great encouragement and about the high interest of the teams to play on Sylt“.

Organizer Stephanie „Kiki“ Schneider: „After last year‘s anniversary event, the 21^st Berenberg German Polo Masters were once again a real highlight in the tournament calendar of international polo sport. A summer in Sylt without the important polo tournament on the Keitumer playground can no longer be imagined. It has become a tradition that we don‘t want to miss in the future. Of course we also owe our success to all our partners and sponsors, to whom I would like to express my sincere thanks once again for their many years of friendly cooperation and joint success. Special thanks also go to the local authorities, helpers, islanders and the Petersen and Franzen families for their unique support. They make the tournament what it is today, next to the great spectators“.

In addition to the games, visitors could marvel at the stands of various exhibitors and let themselves be inspired. The converted aluminium Airstream caravan from Sigma, which presented highly professional lenses and cameras, caught the visitors‘ eye. The Italian sports car manufacturer Maserati was not only represented as a team at the tournament, but also exhibited the new Maserati Levante Trofeo with a powerful V8 engine and 580 hp. Visitors also had the opportunity to see classic Maserati cars such as the rare Ghibli SS from 1972 and a Maserati Indy 4.9 from 1973. La Martina, which has been an integral part of the polo spectacle for many years, has provided the teams and visitors with trendy polo clothing.

As in previous years, catering in the VIP area also offered the highest culinary delights. For the ninth time already, it will be hosted by Hamburg‘s Nobelbrasserie „Die Bank“, which is known far beyond the borders of the Hanseatic city for its first-class and unusual cuisine.

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RANKING

1. Maserati (+8)
Marc Aberle (0)
Giordano Magini (+1)
Tim Ward (+3)
Micky Duggan (+4)

2. König Immobilien (+8)
Cedric Schweri (0)
Stefan Locher (0)
Joao Novaes (+5)
Thomas Astelarra (+3)

3. Polo Club Sylt & Transgourmet (+8)
Matthias Grau (0)
Christian Grimme (0)
Eduardo Anca (+5)
Tuky Caivano (+3)

4. Berenberg (+8)
Jo Schneider (0)
Sven Schneider (+1)
Santos Anca (+5)
Christopher Niffy Winter (+2)

5. Gogärtchen (+8)
Reinhold Hoffmann (0)
Patricio Gaynor (+4)
Cristobal Durrieu (+4)
Alexandra Ott (0)

6. Lanserhof & Dunkelziffer (+7)
Jan-Hendrik Többe (0)
Thomas Winter (+3)
Agustin Kronhaus (+4)
Oliver Winter (0)

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Maserati wins the 21st Berenberg German Polo Masters Sylt 2019 against last year’s winner König Immobilien Sylt. After five breathtaking match days, the legendary polo event attracted more visitors than…

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Play! The Sylt Polo Summer can begin

25. June 2019

From 31 July to 4 August 2019 all signs on Sylt are green when it comes to vibrant excitement, fast-paced equestrian sport and casual polo style. The 21st Berenberg German Polo Masters will bring six teams from six nations onto the field of the Polo Club Sylt in Keitum. And one thing is certain: last year’s winners from Switzerland know exactly how to defend a title. Adrenalin and high tension guaranteed!

Last year, they won their Sylt debut in a nerve-racking final against the title sponsor’s team by a narrow margin and could hardly grasp their triumph. Now the Swiss Cédric Schweri and Stefan Locher will return to the north with the Brazilian 5-Goaler (one of two in the tournament) Joao Novaes and Thomas Astelarra from Argentina in their unchanged line-up to prove once again who will play the best polo on Sylt this year. “In an exciting final, the Berenberg team around Jo and Sven Schneider narrowly lost last year. That’s why we’ll do everything we can to win the final game this year as well,” says Berenberg boss Dr Hans-Walter Peters.

Exceptional in polo sport and at the same time the best proof of the great popularity that the traditional Berenberg German Polo Masters on Sylt enjoy all over the world, is the fact, that all teams from last year will compete again. From Wednesday, 31 July, to the final on Sunday, 4 August, they and their 120 or more polo horses will compete for the big challenge cup, which the founding Schneider family presented to a winning team on Sylt for the first time in 1998.

After the successful anniversary event in 2018, organizer Stephanie “Kiki” Schneider and her team guarantee some surprises and news for the Sylt audience. Thus the meanwhile 3rd “Sylter Horse Show” will present an impressive and informative potpourri from different equestrian disciplines and will also impressively show the range of equestrian sport lived on Sylt. A genuine highlight for families and children, which starts on Saturday, 3 August, from 12 o’clock.

Those who finally want to take a look behind the scenes of an international polo tournament and watch the grooms at work in the stables can register for one of the stall tours on all tournament days. Here, where no guest normally has access, you can experience what makes polo sport so special at heart: love and passion for horses, precision behind the scenes and concentration before you head out to the field for victory or defeat.

In addition, the 21st edition of the Berenberg German Polo Masters will present an exclusive selection of high-quality exhibitors who, not only in terms of numbers but also with a view to their shop areas in the shining white pagodas, will be “putting a scoop on it” compared to last year.

Kiki Schneider: “The 2018 anniversary was a real milestone in the history of Sylt polo and a historic moment for us as a family and founder of this event. The idea of bringing polo to the island has become a success story and we are now looking forward to continuing it with the 21st edition of the Berenberg German Polo Masters”.

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