PASSION. PERSEVERANCE. STAYING POWER.
Sailing is your passion? Whether you're a hobby sailor or a professional - you've come to the right place. We are professional sailors ourselves in the Class 40 and have also sailed successfully in the Class MINI 6.5.
We now apply our knowledge as professional sailors to other boats in our Hamburg shipyard, which includes both boatbuilding and sailmaking. Almost everything we build has been tested by us under professional conditions and found to be good.
We are also happy to provide support with sail training, regatta preparations or transfers.
Take a look at our website and/or contact us if you have any questions.
We will be there for you quickly and uncomplicated!
Atlantic Cup
Melwin and Lennart will be taking part in the Atlantic Cup from 25 May. The double-handed regatta covers 1,000 nautical miles along the east coast of the USA.
ABOUT US.
Lennart Burke and Melwin Fink: 2 men – one passion
The fascination to sail grew as we were children and because of that we invested a lot of time and energy for our sailing campaigns as we were pupils. In 2021 we both took part in the Mini Transat, sailing single handed and were able to establish in professional sailing.
But we wanted more.
At the end of 2022 “Next Generation Boating GmbH” was founded and since then we are sailing together as “Next Generation Sailing Team”. With a lot of ambition, motivation and enthusiasm we face new challenges of this sailing class all time and keep on building up our skills in the international offshore sailing races.
Our results up to now in class 40 races:
2nd place
Caribbean 600
15th place
Transat Jacques Vabre
4thplace Rolex Fastnet Race
8th place Normandy Channel Race
4th place Arcore Race
THE TEAM.
LENNART BURKE - SKIPPER.
Born: September 25th 1998 in Stralsund
Resident: Hamburg
Sailing vita: > Started by sailing dinghy at the age of 10
> 6 years sailing on a Melges 24
> Sailing on year at the Atlantic coast at the age of 19
> 3rd place Les Sables Les Acores (2021)
> 20th place Mini Transat 2021
> 2022 start sailing class 40
Contact: info@nextgenerationboating.de
MELWIN FINK - SKIPPER.
Born: February 23rd 2002 in Bielefeld
Resident: Hamburg
Sailing vita: > Sailing since he was 5 years old on the Steinhuder Meer
> Started professional sailing at the age of 19
> 20th place Les Sables Les Acores (2021)
> 3rd place Mini Transat 2021
> 2022 start sailing class 40
Contact: info@nextgenerationboating.de
MARKUS MEHLEN - MASTER BOATBUILDER.
Born: February 13th 1966 in Elmshorn
Resident: Bad Segeberg
Vita: > Apprenticeship as a boat builder, incl. permanent position
(Hein boatyard)
> Founding of own company "Yacht und Jolle GmbH"
> Since 1998 master title as boat builder
> Boats built for Sharon Ferris, Claus Landmark
> Part of the New Zealand Sailing Association's Olympic team (until 2008)
> Employed by Premier Composite Technologies (Dubai)
> 2017 Return to Europe, various projects with Hendrik Witzmann
> 2021 Collaboration with Melwin Fink
Contact: markus@nextgenerationboating.de
JONAS KRONER - SKIPPER / PREPARATEUR.
Born: July 20th 2004 in Schloß Holte
Resident: in an extended bus
Vita: > Already as a toddler on his parents' sailing boat
> Started Optimist sailing at the age of six
> sailed in various dinghy classes
(e.g. Laser, 420er, OK dinghy)
> Active in offshore sailing from 2021
(participation in ORC regattas)
> Switch to MINI 650 (2023)
> Participation in the Midsummer Sail (2023)
1,000 nautical miles single-handed non-stop through the Baltic Sea
Contact: jonas@nextgenerationboating.de
JULIUS BATTENFELD - SAILMAKER.
Born: June 28th 2000 in Darmstadt
Resident: Darmstadt
Vita: > Federal voluntary service at the Dänholm sailing school
> Training as a sailmaker
> Start of master craftsman training
(Part 1 and 2 already successfully completed)
> Participation in numerous regattas (Melges 24 and Farr30)
Contact: sails@nextgenerationboating.de
KATHARINA GÜNTER - MARKETING.
Born: November 4th in Nuremberg
Resident: Loxtstedt
Vita: > Apprenticeship in advertising
> Bachelor in Marketing and Advertising Communication
> Project manager in various advertising agencies
(e.g. Scholz & Friends) and companies
> Freelance author and biographer
(e.g. publication of "Held über Nacht")
Contact: katharina@nextgenerationboating.de
CLASS 40.
With a length of 12,5 metres the class 40 is one of the most attractive class of the international offshore sailing scene. It is known as the entry between class mini and the Imoca class (Vendée Globe) and fascinates thousands of spectators all over the world to starting and finishing harbors. These boats impress with their high technical design and their high speed.
Most famous races of this class are for example the Rolex Fastnet Race or the Transat Jaques Vabre, one of the hardest doublehanded race of the world.
CLASS MINI 6.5.
The class mini 6.5 got his name because of the short length of 6.50 meters. It is the entering boat class for singlehanded sailing. Sailed are races at the coasts or transatlantic. Especially the Mini Transat Race is fascinating people worldwide as the skipper has to sail without any contact to the outside world facing the challenges of the Atlantic ocean.
COACHING.
Our individual coachings will support your knowledge in sailing. Be free to choose if we practice coaching on your own boat, on board of our class mini 6.50 or on board of our class 40. For sure we like to support you starting your own racing or cruising campaign.
TRANSFER.
You are planning a change of sailing area or you have bought a vessel in a foreign country and plan to take it to your home harbor? We would be happy to transport your boat with a small crew and as fast as possible to the area you want to have it.
BOAT BUILDING.
You are a passioned sailor looking for the right boat? Or you already have one which doesn´t really fit you?
No problem, we will help you.
With our own huge boating experience as professional sailors and that of our professional boat builders and other partners, we can provide you customised solutions for almost every aspect of your boat. Whether for a regatta or a long-distance race.
We are experts in performance-oriented boats such as the Pogo or Vector.
Use and profit from our expertise and safe time and your nerves as well as unnecessary costs or un unsatisfying sailing experience.
Our services:
Purchase
and sale of boats
Rigging
Refit
Optimization
Consulting
SAIL MAKING.
A good boat is only half the battle when sailing. Good sails are just as important. We advise and produce the right sails for you on our own sewing machines in our shipyard in Hamburg. As ORC-certified surveyors, we can issue you with the necessary certificates.
We also produce the appropriate rigging for you. Together with our partner Lippmann German Ropes, we are constantly developing the material so that it can withstand all requirements on the water.
Exklusive
sales partner of
Bryt Sails in the
DACH-region
PRODUCTS.
We also offer carefully selected products for your boat - including detailed advice, of course. Are you interested in our products? Simply send us an e-mail to info@nextgenerationboating.de and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
BRYT SAILS
These sails are a combination of tradition with highest claims to achieve an optimal sailing experience.
EFOY FUEL CELLS
100% availability of energy due to hybrid circuit from battery and fuel cells – every time and everywhere.
EPROPULSION
Powerful and at the same time whispering quiet the engines work emission free, safe and reliable e-drive on the water.
The leading manufacturer of hardware and tools for sailboats, safety and rescue since 1967.
Innovative clothing for on and off the water.
Trusted by Professionals.
Ropes of high quality produced by one of the leading rope producers of the branch.
Carbonic shrouds convince by small strain, highest performance and long lifetime.
High-quality ship equipment and deck fittings of all kinds in proven quality.
Specialized in the manufacture of new generation rigging fittings for sailboats.
Flexible solar modules - different technologies, suitable for a wide range of requirements.
Specialist and leading manufacturer of fall stoppers and rope clamps.
SPONSORING.
The change to the class 40 was only possible for us because of our great sponsors. Therefore a big thanks to Sign for com, our main sponsor!
You would also like to support our sailing passion and act as one of our sponsors? We are looking forward to anybody who helps us materialistically and financially to realize our campaign successfully.
National and international telemarketing in 27 languages - we are communicating for your success!
You would also like to support our sailing passion and act as one of our sponsors? We are looking forward to anybody who helps us materialistically and financially to realize our campaign successfully.
Since the beginning of 2024, it is official that we have launched a new MINI campaign with Jonas. Therefore we have also a great main sponsor at our side in Osterrath, to whom we would like to express our big thanks.
Osterrath is your partner in the development and production of precision stamped and tube moulded products.
To all our additional sponsors also a big thank you!
Helly Hansen was founded in 1877 in Norway and is one of the leading producers of outdoor, skiing and sailing wear.
Lippmann German Ropes is one of the largest and oldest producer of ropes with a tradition of more than 160 years. Next to a large portfolio of different products, they also offer individual solutions. Concerning water sports there is also a wide range of products.
On board of the SIGN FOR COM all of the important ropes are made by Lippmann.
Renewable energy also drives us -
hydrogen from biogas, for a sustainable future.
Nammert provides comprehensive insurance cover for water sports enthusiasts who always want to have an advantage at the right time. Nammert is the only boat insurer on the market to offer worldwide coverage for long-distance boating without any restrictions. All this at an unbeatable price.
Trans-Ocean e.V. is a network made by offshore sailors for offshore sailors. It is their “homebase”, although there is no clubhouse. Wherever TO-members meet the association is alive.
NEWS.
Melwin and Lennart will be taking part in the Atlantic Cup from 25 May. The double-handed regatta covers 1,000 nautical miles along the east coast of the USA.
14.01.2024 - Yacht Magazin
Burke und Fink holen
MINI-Segler Jonas Kroner
an Bord
18.10.2023 - Yacht Magazin
WG-Freunde und Atlantikstürmer
– Burke und Fink
bereit