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Are you ready? 2021 Finn Gold Cup starts in 12 days

by Robert Deaves 23 Apr 2021 14:53 BST 8-12 May 2021
Jake Lilley - Finn Gold Cup © Robert Deaves

More than 60 Finn sailors from 30 nations are converging on Porto in Portugal for the 2021 Finn Gold Cup.

It is the final qualification regatta for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with one place available for both Europe and Africa.

It begins on May 5 with 10 races scheduled from 8-12 May.

Here is a taster of what to expect.

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