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Finn on Sydney Harbour Photo: Danish Finn Association |
The Finn is the Olympic Class men’s single-handed dinghy.
The Finn was designed specifically as an Olympic Class men’s single-handed dinghy.
The Finn has been the learning ground for many athletes who have gone on to be world champions in other classes.
Many say it is the most demanding of the Olympic Classes in terms of strength and fitness.
Finn Class Specifications
| Overall Length | 4.5 m. |
| Length at Waterline | 4.34 m. |
| Beam | 1.47 m. |
| Displacement | 145 kg. |
| Draft | 0.17 m. |
| Mast Height | 6.66 m. |
| Construction | GRP |
| Sail Area | 10.6 sq. m. |
| Racing Crew | One |
Finn Class History
| 1949 | Designed by Rickard Sarby |
| 1952 | Finn becomes an Olympic Class. |
| 1961 | The US Magazine Finn Fare becomes the official magazine of the class. |
The Finn Online
| Web Pages: | International
Association Australian Finn Association |
| Discussion | Finn Discussion Forum |
| Class Publications | Finn Fare |
Notable Australian Performances:
| John Bertrand | Bronze Medal, 1976 Olympics |
Online Clubs Sailing the Finn
Port PhillipMcCrae
Yacht Club
Brisbane from Cleveland Yacht Club, RQYS (occasionally) and Mooloolaba (occasionally)
