Browsing the "La Rochelle" Tag

Dock Talk

No racing on penultimate Finn Masters day

May 23rd, 2013

La Rochelle, France (May 23, 2013) – Too much wind spoiled the show for the 285 Finn Masters at La Rochelle on Thursday. Michael Maier (CZE) holds a three point edge on Andre Budzien (GER) with Erik Lidecis (USA) four points off the lead. Racing concludes Friday. Full report here


Dock Talk

Past Champion takes lead at Finn World Masters

May 21st, 2013

La Rochelle, France (May 21, 2013) – With little respite in the weather, the Finn World Masters completed two more great races in moderate, cold winds. Three time champion Andre Budzien (GER) takes a one point lead over Erik Lidecis (USA) with Michael Maier (CZE) four points back. Racing for the 274 sailors continues on


Dock Talk

285 Finns gather for 2013 World Masters

May 20th, 2013

La Rochelle, France (May 20, 2013) – The racing on the opening day of the 2013 Finn World Masters had the fleet of 285 Finns split into two starts of around 140 boats each. After the first two races, three times champion Andre Budzien (GER) shares the lead with Erik Lidecis (USA), sailing his first


Dock Talk

Possibly the largest Finn event… ever

May 14th, 2013

Next week (May 20-24), the Finn class returns en-masse to La Rochelle, France for the 2013 Finn World Masters. To date some 307 sailors from 27 countries have pre-entered and if all show up it is destined to be not only the largest Finn Masters ever, but also the largest Finn event ever. While the



Back to Top ↑