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Entry open for trio of Brisbane Finn events

2 weeks ago | livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves

Entry has opened for the main Finn events in 2026. For three weeks in February 2026 the Finn world will descend on the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, in Brisbane, Australia, for three back-to-back major regattas. Beginning on 7 February, the Australian Nationals will be followed by the Finn Gold Cup, and then finally the Finn World Masters, which concludes on 27 February. Some sailors plan to enjoy it to the full, while others are taking their pick of regattas.
Sail Port Stephens // Hooligan and Zen reign after SPS wash-out

2 weeks ago | livesaildie.com | Mark Rothfield

Sublime sailing weather on Day 2 of the Sail Port Stephens 2025 Performance Series was followed by a ridiculous amount of rain and wind today, with no further racing allowed. It meant that overnight results for the NSW Yachting Championship, TP52 Pallas Gold Cup Act 3, Super RC Series and Rob Hampshire Trophy (ORC) all stood.
Sail Port Stephens Performance Series Day1 wrap

2 weeks ago | livesaildie.com | Mark Rothfield

Day 1 of the 2025 Sail Port Stephens Performance Series yesterday had a bit of everything – highly competitive racing on- and offshore, tropical islands, fluctuating tides, fluctuating fortunes and a hint of controversy. The inaugural Super RC Division start off Nelson Bay breakwall created an impressive sight for spectators who’d earlier attended Anzac Day services. The nine-yacht fleet made slow progress through the Port Stephens headlands as the seabreeze mustered strength.
Valerian Lebrun is the 2025 Finn European Champion

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves

Valerian Lebrun, from France, has won the 2025 Open Finn European Championship in Naples, Italy, after two final races on Saturday, in a drama packed day that nearly cost him his first major Finn title. Italy’s Federico Colaninno pushed him all the way and took second just 5 points behind, while also winning the U29 championship. Third place finally went to Estonia’s Deniss Karpak, in his first regatta back in the class after four years away. Lebrun also retains the European Masters title.
Colaninno dominant on day 4, but Lebrun extends at the Finn Europeans in Naples

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves

For the fourth day in a row, Valerian Lebrun, from France, is the top of the leaderboard at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples. For the second day in a row, Italy’s Federico Colaninno was dominant on the water, going one better than Thursday and winning both races. However, Lebrun now holds a 16 point lead from Colaninno, with Estonia’s Deniss Karpak one point further back in third. Two races remain on Saturday.
Points close after third day at Finn Europeans in Naples

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves

Italy’s Federico Colaninno made the best of the third day at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples, Italy, with a first and a second, in a gradually veering breeze through the day. Championship leader Valerian Lebrun, from France, responded with a third and a first to maintain a narrow lead with just two days to go. Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov is back up to second with Estonia’s Deniss Karpak in third.
Valerian Lebrun extends lead on second day at Finn Europeans in Naples

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves

Valerian Lebrun, from France, has extended his lead at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples, Italy, to nine points. Estonia’s Deniss Karpak is up to second with Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov down one place in third. The race wins went to Peter Peet and Kistanov. After a short wait ashore for the sea breeze to fill in the sailors set out at 12.15 for two more races in a solid breeze building to 12-15 knots.
Valerian Lebrun takes early lead at 2025 Finn Europeans in Naples

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Robert Deaves

Valerian Lebrun, from France, has taken the early lead at the 2025 Open Finn Europeans in Naples, Italy, after two challenging races in a very unstable breeze. Italy’s Arkadii Kistanov and Estonia’s Deniss Karpak took a win each and sit in second and third. 111 boats from 20 nations are taking part.
Placings decided by mere seconds in SailFest Newcastle finale

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Mark Rothfield

Light airs, heavy airs, harbour starts and choppy windward-leewards … nothing phased the TP52 Matador as it took both IRC and TPR honours at the 6th annual SailFest Newcastle Regatta over the weekend. The result stretched the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia entrant’s lead in the 2025 Pallas Capital Gold Cup, however owner David Doherty says the field is definitely compressing as Matador has become the hunted. “It’s getting harder and harder, and the gaps are getting down to seconds,” he said.
SailFest Newcastle off to a flying in-harbour start

1 month ago | livesaildie.com | Mark Rothfield

SailFest Newcastle Regatta 2025 got off to a flying start yesterday, with the TP52 and offshore fleets summing spinnakers inside the harbour and charging out the entrance for a passage race and two windward-leeward heats. Once offshore, a southerly gusting to 20 knots stirred up a steep wind chop to make life even more interesting for the crews. For David Doherty’s TP Matador, however, it was just another day, another victory.