Sailing is a way of life. There is a good reason it is the most popular sport on Lake Balaton where keen sailors can pursue their passion all year round. Numerous competitions take place each year for professionals and amateurs alike. The major ones are attended by the crème de la crème of the Hungarian sailing community. The most well known race is the Blue ribbon International race, which takes place yearly with more then 30 boat classes. If you are in the area of Balatonfüred, don't miss the regatta take off it is quite a sight to see.
Fortunately nearly all settlements around the shoreline have sailing ports – and the few that do not, will have one at the next settlement. This means you should never have to travel far if you would like to enjoy the waves of the lake on a sailboat. And this experience is not exclusively for the professionals: everyone can rent a boat with its own captain at many locations – a great opportunity for those who have never been on a sailboat before but would like to enjoy the unique experience of sailing.