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Registration is now open for the 2024 Finn Gulf Coast Championship! Pack your boats , get on the road , and unroll your sails! Join us at the Finn Gulf Coast Championship on April 13-14, 2024, hosted by the…

The 2023 Finn North American Championship By Rodion Mazin  Newport Harbor, CA – September 2-4, 2023 In the hallowed waters of Newport Harbor, where the legacy of maritime excellence ran as deep as the Pacific itself, the 2023 Finn North…

2023 USAFA AGM ———————————————————— Dear USAFA members, If you are interested in the development of the Finn class in the United States and Canada, we urge you to submit your proposals for improvement, nominations for the open officer positions and…

The sea was calm, and the sun was setting on the horizon as David Hemenway navigated his classic Finn toward the shore. It was a vessel that had been built more than thirty years ago, with a wooden hull and…

Nestled on the west side of the Narragansett Bay, the picturesque town of Wickford has long been a hub for sailing enthusiasts. With its calm waters and stunning scenery, it’s no wonder that sailors from all over the Northeast flock…

The Finn North American Masters Championship, hosted by the Buccaneer Yacht Club, took place on Mobile Bay, Alabama, from March 30 to April 2, 2023. The event attracted a diverse group of experienced sailors who came to compete for the…

We are almost there!!  It has taken a lot more work and much longer than many people anticipated to get the new R1 Finn built.   Many issues had to be addressed, some beyond just building a boat.  A few examples…

The molds for the new boat are complete, and the first boat is in the mold. The first boat and all the molds should be measured after the Gold Cup. Many, many thanks to the people who have contributed to…

Dave Martin and Fabiano Vivacqua’s work to get the Gold Cup in Miami has undoubtedly been one of the significant efforts this year. Although most of the work has been done by Coconut Grove Sailing Club, the leadership at the…