Classic Finn Nationals
Classic Finn Nationals
some familiar names and boats at the 2011 Classic Finn Nationals - http://classicfinn.org.uk/?p=258
Re: Classic Finn Nationals
Interesting that the top boats are all wood. Are they lighter/quicker than the grp or is it just the way it turned out.
Hornet 191 Shoestring,
Hornet 595 Demon awaiting restoration
Hornet 610 Final Fling
Hornet 353
Hornet 595 Demon awaiting restoration
Hornet 610 Final Fling
Hornet 353
Re: Classic Finn Nationals
Just the woodworm swim faster Roger.
GBR74 ex custodian of
GBR384 Mickey Finnale (Taylor,wood)
GBR455 Rubber Duck (Taylor, grp)
FD GBR350 Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious
GBR384 Mickey Finnale (Taylor,wood)
GBR455 Rubber Duck (Taylor, grp)
FD GBR350 Supercalifragalisticexpialidocious
Re: Classic Finn Nationals
Its much more to do with build and rig. First was a wooden Taylor, probably the fastest wooden boat ever made and Mark's is pretty much as new. Second was a glass Vanguard which superseded Taylors as the fastest Finn until Devotis came out in the mid 90s. Third was awooden Fairey, never considered a fast boat but probably not suffering from weight gain or softness like an old grp boat. But it should also be .oted that the last 2 boats were an old Pearson and Elvstrom, bought very cheaply. Neither were uncompetitive and were right up in among or with the fleet.
PeterV
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Finn K197 & GBR564
Warsash
Re: Classic Finn Nationals
As the owner of the old Pearson, I can confirm that the boat was quick enough, but the nut holding the rudder was defective! The best sailors were at the top of the leader board!
Andi
Finn GBR75
Finn GBR75