Finn Class News - May 2026
by Robert Deaves 16 May 05:40 PDT
Seventieth Finn Gold Cup in Brisbane - Valerian Lebrun, FRA © Robert Deaves /
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Prepare for Finn Europeans 2026 - Gdynia Racing Guide Webinar with Piotr Kula
Piotr Kula is running a special webinar for all competitors heading to the 2026 Open Europeans in Gdynia. It is open to everyone and being held on
Thursday 21 May at 20.00 CET
#FINNTALKS with Rodion Mazin
The latest #FINNTALKS is out.
We talk with the UFA Finn Class President Rodion Mazin
April 2026 FINNFARE
The April 2026 issue of FINNFARE has been published and is speeding its way to members worldwide.
Online access and previews will be available shortly.
2026 IFA AGM
This was held on 12 May online.
The Minutes can be read HERE.
The main points:
- 2028 Finn Gold Cup will be in Weymouth
- Major event quota policy for 2027 approved
- Policy on use of GPS devices approved
2026 WTF Grand Slam
The second event in the inaugural 2026 WTF Grand Slam is the Italian Championship at Cannigione, Sardinia from 30 May to 1 June
The WFT Grand Slam is a short series of iconic and attractive European events during the year to encourage participation, showcase the class, highlight the class rock stars and have some Finn fun.
2026 World Tour for Finns
The World Tour for Finns continues with the following events in May and June.
14-17-May, National Championship, Dellach, AUT
14-16-May, La Rochelle, FRA
15-17-May, National Championship, Alamitos Bay, USA
23-25-May, Copper Cup, Ostend, BEL
23-24-May, Spring Cup/Baltic Cup, Rungsted, DEN
23-24-May, Grand Slam - Cascais, POR
30-31-May, Helmuth-Gubi-Memorial, Lake Mondsee, AUT
30-May-01-Jun, National Championship,Cannigione, Sardinia, ITA
20-Jun 27-Jun Finn Europeans, Gdynia, POL
26-Jun 28-Jun National Championship, Cascais, POR
29-Jun 04-Jul National Championship, Canet en Roussillon, FRA
The full list of events with event links can be found here.