The first event of the inaugural WTF Grand Slam took place in Palamos, Spain from 17-19 April, kicking off an exciting new chapter for the class.
The Grand Slam Leg 1, the Mediterranean Finn Cup, didn’t start easy: day one brought no wind and plenty of patience on shore. But sailing always finds a way to reward perseverance. Valerian Lebrun took the early lead in the light conditions, though did not win a race. They went to Simon Bovay, Laurent Hay and Paul McKenzie.
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Torsten Jarnstam, editor  
2026 WTF Grand Slam Leg 1: Mediterranean Cup, Palamos. 

The lake is located in the Engadin, at an altitude of 1,800 meters above sea level. The regatta center is located at the upper end of the lake near Sils in the Engadin.
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Torsten Jarnstam, editor  
Finn Swiss Championship 2026 

The project Allmän Omstart creates opportunities for community, activity and involvement in club life. Clubs receive support to start and develop activities that make sailing more accessible to older people.
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Torsten Jarnstam, editor  
Nu påbörjas initiativ Allmän omstart 

In it's inaugural year the WTF Grand Slam has an intentional European focus and includes many of the iconic class events and venues along with some enticing new venues. The concept is simple – encourage participation, showcase the class, highlight the class rock stars and have some Finn fun.
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2026 WTF Grand Slam 

You are most welcome to the Swedish west coast and the beautiful summer town of Varberg with excellent sail racing areas right outside the harbour.
The regatta will be hosted by Varbergs Segelsällskap – Varberg Sailing Society https://www.varbergssegelsallskap.se/
The sailing cllub has a long history of organizing major championships in various classes. In 2024 they arranged the 505 World Championship.
Varberg is a growing town on the Swedish west coast (60,000 citizens). Here the rocky coast of the northern west coast meets the flat beaches of the southern west coast. The surfers love the beaches, and the big waves and dinghy sailors enjoy the open sea conditions of Varberg. Many tourists visit Varberg during the summer, so we strongly advise the sailors and their families and friends to book accommodation early.
Registration for the regatta will open within shortly. Please visit our national webb page www.finnjolle.se for update.
Meanwhile you can also visit the tourist page of Varberg to find proper accommodation etc. https://visitvarberg.se/
You are warm welcome to the Swedish- and Danish Finn Nationals in Varberg!
Best Regards, Mats Karlsson, chairman of the board, Swedish Finn Association

Photo: Danish Championships in Gilleleje 2012. Photo: Unknown.

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Torsten Jarnstam, editor  
English version: Sailarena 
Svensk version: Sailarena 

A weekend that might also involve some Finn sailing?

Have you decided which regattas you will sail this season?
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Torsten Jarnstam, editor  
SFF:s kalender 2026