CANCELLED _ Hangö Regatta, Finland — 06 July '12

06 July –08 July

We have been invited by Nyländska Jaktklubben, our reciprocal club in Helsinki, Finland, to the annual Hangö Regatta, from 6 to 8 July

The regatta, which is Finland's largest, is sailed in the beautiful waters of the Baltic, just off the coast near Hanko, some 80 miles west of Helsinki. The event attracts a wide range of fleets from across the Baltic, ranging from classic 8 Metre yachts and Dragons, through to large Swans. NYK have offered to extend the use of one of their J/80s to Royal Thames sailors at a charter rate of 400 Euros for the event.

The sailing grounds are a two-day sail from NJK's clubhouse, so it is intended to arrive in Helsinki on the 3rd July, set sail for Hanko on the 4th July in company with other club yachts. Following an overnight stay midway we should arrive on the evening of the 5th July. Return to Helsinki is planned to be by the evening of the 10th July. Alternatively, NJK has offered to transport the J/80 one or both ways by trailer (if this is preferred, or if we are too exhausted).

Further information about the regatta please click here NJK, and the Notice of Race can be found by clicking here.

This promises to be an unusual and exciting event for our J/80 sailors who can enjoy both racing and cruising in spectacular waters. Please contact Paola in the sailing office, or Nicolaus Harnack the event manager to register (or for further details).