2025 Finn World Masters breaks entry records before entry opened
by Robert Deaves 2 Dec 2024 12:27 GMT
13-20 June 2025
Finn World Masters 2024 © Robert Deaves
Entry has officially opened for the 2025 Finn World Masters, to be held in Medemblik, The Netherlands, from 13-20 June.
However, the entry form has been online for a couple of weeks, and word spread so fast that there were 125 entries in the first week, the fastest ever first 100 entries in the history of the class.
There are now nearly 160 entries from 16 nations. Entry is open here
This much awaited event is the third time the Dutch have attempted to stage the World Masters in recent years, twice cancelled because of the pandemic, but it is certainly third-time lucky with the biggest Finn fleet of all time expected.
The President of the Organising Committee, Jan Zetzema, said, "Welcome to Holland. The FWM2025 is the chance to reunite with fellow Finn masters and rediscover the unique sailing area of the IJsselmeer, renowned for offering exceptional racing conditions.
"The races will be expertly organised by the Royal Hollandia in collaboration with the Finn Club Holland. With 350-400 competitors expected - possibly even more - the racing will take place across two race courses in four fleets. The international jury team will consist of 16 members, in eight ribs.
"Already, 158 Finn sailors have registered. If the rumours are true, many more are planning to compete in Medemblik. To help us plan accurately, we encourage everyone to register as soon as possible.
"And here's a little incentive: all those who register and pay before February 1st, will have the chance to win a free Finn Master hoody or receive 50% off the registration fee. Two lucky participants will be selected by a draw from the early entry list.
"Don't miss this incredible event. See you in Medemblik."
Among the more than 150 entries received so far there is, from The Netherlands, the 2022 Masters Champion, Pieter-Jan-Postma, the 1996 Olympic Bronze medalist Roy Heiner, and the 2023 European Masters Champion, Peter Peet. The event is expected to attract the most competitive Masters fleet of all time, with many former sailors attracted by the huge fleet.
Andy Denison, IFA Vice President with responsibility for the Masters, commented, "Set to break all the records, and it's started already. With 125 entries in the first week without any publicity, Medemblik is on target to be the all-time largest Finn event in history.
"They have started brewing the extra beer in preparation for 400 thirsty Finn Sailors at the 2025 Finn World Masters 2025. Holland won't know what's hit them. A Finn rampage has started."
The event has all the hallmarks of being a landmark for the class, a not to be missed event. It's certainly going to be big, but what self-respecting Finn master sailor would not want to be part of the biggest Finn event of all time. It is going to be an epic history-in-the-making event.
Entry was officially opened, together with the Notice of Race, on 1 December on Manage2Sail with all links available through the event website at fwm2025.com
There is also more information on the class webpage here