preview: 2022 FINN WORLD MASTERS – helsinki, finland the Olympics means this year is definitely one not too miss. I know the organising team have been making a huge effort to make this a special event, which coupled with Finnish hospitality will make this an event to remember. It’s the first time we have gone to Helsinki and I think it’s going to be rather special. I look forward to seeing you there.” The FWM has been kindly supported by the City of Helsinki, by various government departments and some private donors, making it possible for us to ensure a splendid 70-year celebrations of the Finn class’ Olympic debut in Helsinki in 1952. The prospect of celebrating 70 years since 1952 and sailing on the same waters has reinvigorated many former Finnish hot shots.
2022 - HELSINKI inland has been fortunate to play a significant part in the birth and early history of the Finn. Helsinki was F chosen for the 1952 Olympics, where the Finn class had its first Olympic outing and in 2022 the Finn World Masters will be held there for the first time to celebrate 70 years since the 1952 Olympics.
The arrangements for the 2022 Finn World Masters – taking place from 1-8 July – are in the final stages with over 115 boats registered and with sponsorships and social events taking shape. There is still time to join in with the fun On Monday 4 July the City of Helsinki will host a drinks party on the island Särkkä which is located right in front of the city centre. This island was the location of the 1952 Helsinki Olympics prize giving ceremony and we will be using the original podium for a small prizegiving as part of our drinks party. Sailors can stay there afterwards to have dinner at the restaurant Särkänlinna or take the short ferry trip to the centre of Helsinki with its many restaurants. Throughout the regatta there will be free beer and pasta after the racing at the hosting club. The beer is being very kindly be sponsored by Sinebrychoff, a Finnish brewer founded in 1819, while the pasta will be prepared and served by HSK Blue Peter restaurant. The regatta dinner on Wednesday 6 July will be held on Blekholmen, the home harbour of NJK (Nyländska Jaktklubben) one of the oldest yacht clubs in Finland. Blekholmen sits in the middle of the south harbour of Helsinki so you will be close to any venues you might decide to go to afterwards. The clubhouse is an amazing old wooden building dating from 1900 and is full of treasures and heritage. It’s location offers unique views across the city and is definitely a must visit place in Helsinki. Andy Denison, Finn World Masters President commented on the preparations, “I for one am really looking forward to visiting Helsinki for the first time, which coupled with the unique heritage of this year’s anniversary of the first time the Finn was sailed at
The event is being organised by Helsinki Sail Racing Management (HSRM), in cooperation with the Finnish Sailing and Boating Federation, the Finnish Finn Class sailors and the City of Helsinki will be in charge of the arrangements. HSRM is a joint organisation of the seven leading sailing clubs in Helsinki making large international events happen. The HSK harbour includes a clubhouse, restaurant, saunas, permanent changing rooms etc and is the best venue for dinghy sailing in the Helsinki region. It is located just 4 km from downtown Helsinki. Camping is possible at HSK with space for 40-50 camper vans, or at NJK just 3 km away. There are many different racing areas available, for all conditions. The nearest one is about 1.5 nm away Check the event website at https://fwm2022.com for the latest information on ferry discounts and transport options.
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