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Finn European Championships - Images from the La Rochelle action

by Robert Deaves on 13 May 2014
2014 Finn European Championships Robert Deaves/Finn Class http://www.finnclass.org
After a week of fine racing there was one clear winner at the Finn European Championships, followed by 100 other great sailors. Conditions were quite challenging at times, often very physical, and the week ended with a strong breeze to show the Finn off at its best. Here is a selection of some of the best photos of the week.









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