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1 week ago | 
livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, has won his second Finn World Masters title as the 2025 Finn World Masters drew to a close in Medemblik on Friday, after having won the title on Thursday with a day to spare. Laurent Hay, from France, was also secure in second, while Taras Havrysh, from Ukraine, moved up to third on the final day.
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1 week ago | 
sailweb.co.uk | Robert Deaves
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, claimed his second Finn World Masters title, after having won the 2025 title on Thursday with a day to spare. Laurent Hay, from France, was also secure in second, while Taras Havrysh, from Ukraine, moved up to third on the final day. For sure everyone in Medemblik this week felt lucky and privileged to be there. The atmosphere was just incredible.
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1 week ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
Finn World Masters in Medemblik - Overall
by Robert Deaves 20 Jun 13:37 PDT
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, has won his second Finn World Masters title as the 2025 Finn World Masters drew to a close in Medemblik on Friday, after having won the title on Thursday with a day to spare.
Laurent Hay, from France, was also secure in second, while Taras Havrysh, from Ukraine, moved up to third on the final day.
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1 week ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
Finn World Masters in Medemblik - Day 4
by Robert Deaves 19 Jun 21:52 PDT
Pieter-Jan Postma wins after bizarre penultimate day
The penultimate day of the Finn World Masters in Medemblik threw a curveball at the fleet with very light and tricky winds, some high scores, complex racing, protests and unfinished races. It was a long, busy and hot day in Medemblik, but also a lot of fun for the 300 sailors.
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1 week ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
Finn World Masters in Medemblik - Day 3
by Robert Deaves 18 Jun 14:48 PDT
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, continues to dominate the Finn World Masters in Medemblik, The Netherlands, after a fifth race was sailed on Wednesday in a north-westerly breeze building from 8-12 knots during the afternoon. France's Laurent Hay remains second with Germany's Fabian Lemmel still in third.
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1 week ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
Finn World Masters in Medemblik - Day 2
by Robert Deaves 17 Jun 13:12 PDT
Pieter-Jan Postma, from The Netherlands, is leading the fleet of 307 Finns from 27 countries after everyone sailed two more races at the 2025 Finn World Masters in Medemblik. France's Laurent Hay is second with Germany's Fabian Lemmel in third.
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1 week ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
Finn World Masters in Medemblik - Day 1
by Robert Deaves 16 Jun 14:29 PDT
Racing at the 2025 Finn World Masters began in Medemblik, The Netherlands, on Monday with eight races over two course areas in four groups. It was a big day on the water with a shifty 8-12 knots offshore breeze and a lot of racing. 307 Finns from 27 countries are taking part.
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1 week ago | 
sailweb.co.uk | Robert Deaves
It is the third time the Dutch Finn class has endeavoured to run the Finn World Masters, with two previous attempts cancelled by the pandemic. So with some satisfaction, and much excitement, the event is finally going ahead, five years after it was first scheduled. Jan Zetzema, the Chair of the Organising Committee, opened proceedings with a heartfelt and emotional welcome, thanked all the many sponsors and volunteers and invited the more than 350 people present to reflect on being at the event.
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1 week ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
Finn World Masters opens in Medemblik with 307 entries
by Robert Deaves 15 Jun 12:55 PDT
The 2025 Finn World Masters has been opened in Medemblik, The Netherlands, on Sunday evening. It is the third time the Dutch Finn class has endeavoured to run the Finn World Masters, with two previous attempts cancelled by the pandemic. So was with some satisfaction, and much excitement, that the finally the event is going ahead, five years after it was first scheduled.
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2 weeks ago | 
sail-world.com | Robert Deaves
5.5 Metre World Championship - Overall
by Robert Deaves 13 Jun 10:48 PDT
The Jean Genie (GBR 43, Peter Morton, Andrew Palfrey, Ruairidh Scott) has won the 2025 5.5 Metre World Championship in Sopot, Poland, after the final day of racing on Friday.
Aspire (POL 17, Przemek Gacek, Mateusz Kusznierewicz, Kilian Weise) finally ended up second with Ku-Ring-Gai III (AUS 66, John Bacon, Edward Wright, Joost Houweling) in third.
