Day 1 of the World Masters Regatta didn't exactly get off to a flying start with no races completed due to lack of wind.
Although the forecast was not that promising at the beginning of the day it was hoped that there would be enough wind to race but the first race started with a falling wind and was abandoned after an hour and despite the fleet waiting on the water for about 6 hours the wind did not pick up again and racing was abandoned for the day.
President of the Finn World Masters, Andy Denison (GBR) opened the championship with these words. “It is my pleasure to see you all here. I extend our thanks to the team of helpers who have been wonderful. Without them the event wouldn't exist. This is the first time we have come to Poland for the Finn World Masters. Back in September when I came to visit, I immediately knew this was going to be a good event. On the weather front we have been extremely lucky again. It's obviously our lucky charm.”
Then he invited last year's winner Michael Maier (CZE) to pass the Masters Gold Cup to Mr Piotr Hlavaty, and then with the handing over of the Finn Class flag, he declared the 2014 Finn World Masters officially open.
Sunday was supposed to be practice race day but it never really looked like it was going to happen as the air remained still for most of the day. At 15:00 the Race Committee abandoned racing for the day. The forecast for Monday shows a slight improvement and everyone is now hoping that the weather will not stop the full series of eight races between Monday and Friday from being held.
Racing at the 2014 Finn World Masters in Sopot, Poland is scheduled to begin on Monday at 12.00. There are now 235 entries from 25 nations, with Finns everywhere you look.
The beach is strewn with Finn left and right, while the club compound is full of even more Finns. Meanwhile, the ever young Finn Masters are making the most of the beautiful weather, great company and fantastic hospitality. Read more here
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