March 8, 2023

Entry for the 2023 Finn World Masters in Kavala has passed 100 entries.

So far there ae 102 entries from 25 nations. The biggest entries are from Australia (12), Netherlands (12), Switzerland (11) and Britain (8).

Many more are expected so please get your entry in as soon as possible. All links are here: https://finnworldmasters.com/events/kavala-iraklitsa-2023.

You can get to Nea Iraklitsa, either by land or by air.

If you are coming from West or Central Europe you have two alternatives.

1) You can come by highway E75 entering through the customs in Evzonoi (Skopje-Greece) or using highway E79 entering through the customs in Promahonas (Bulgaria-Greece).

2) If you are travelling from Eastern Europe a convenient route is to enter Greece through the customs in Nymphaia (GR)- Makaza (BG) and follow the road 23.

Have in mind that if you enter Greece from the point of Evzonoi (E75) you need special documents for customs as you are entering from a non-EU country. The same documents are needed for citizens outside Europe. Info will be posted soon.

If you prefer the combination of car and sea travel, you can use the ferries either from Ancona or Bari in Italy to Igoumenitsa, Greece. We suggest you use Superfast Ferries. The Sailing Club of Kavala M.P. in conjunction with Superfast Ferries will offer a 30% discount to the tickets for sailors and their partners who will participate in the FINN WORLD MASTERS 2023.

The 30% discount will be for passenger transport, 9-seater van (6m long) with trailer (12m long), van (4-7m long), trailer (7m long), van (5m long) with trailer (5m long) and small number of trucks (length +/- 20m) for a trip from Ancona/Bari to Igoumenitsa and return between 08/05/2 to 12/06/23, with accommodation in cabins (inside or outside), depending on availability.

Additional info about the reservation and the discount code will be available after you complete registration and the pay the entry fee.

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From Igoumenitsa you can drive for 459 Km to Nea Iraklitsa - Kavala using the newly constructed highway E90 (Via Egnatia).

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You can also choose to travel by plane. 

There are flights from all over Europe to the International Airport of Thessaloniki “Macedonia” (SKG). From there, Kavala is only 170 km away and you can come using a bus or rent a car. 

There are also flights to International Airport of Kavala “Megas Alexandros” (KVA).

There is a variety of accommodation, most of them Airbnb apartments or small hotels 

The cost varies from cheap rooms to expensive luxury hotels. 

You can find offers in booking.com or Airbnb or in Tripadvisor.

You can also stay in the place aside the finn park area with a caravan or camper van. The cost is going to be 120€ for all the event. We will provide points for power and water and black water containers. 

Entry has opened for the 2023 Finn World Masters at the idyllic beach venue of Nea Iraklitsa in Greece. 

All links are  here.
 
Hosted by the Kavala Sailing Club, this will be the second time the class has ventured to Kavala for the Masters world championship. In 2015 the event was based in the centre of town. In 2023 it is based at the relocated Kavala Sailing Club, at Nea Iraklitsa in the Municipality of Paggeon, around 15 km west of the town of Kavala. The 51st Finn World Masters will run from May 26 to June 2.

Nea Iraklitsa is a typical lovely Greek fishing village with an unspoilt marina extending on to 3-4 km of sandy beach, with a backdrop of tavernas and small bars. The Finns will be based on hard standing just behind the beach with ramps built across the beach to launch into the azure waters of the Gulf of Kavala.

Before the pandemic, the Finn World Masters was attracting up to 380 entries and by now the class had expected to break through 400 entries. Despite this, at least 250 entries are expected in 2023 to enjoy the wonderful Greek hospitality.

In 2015, every Finn sailor who ventured to Kavala was bowled over by the welcome and hospitality from the organisers and the local population and the event in 2023 looks even better.

Andy Denison, President of the Finn World Masters said, “Kavala in 2023 provides Finn Masters everywhere with an amazing opportunity for great sailing and fantastic hospitality. I visited Nea Iraklitsa in May this year and was very impressed with everything. It is an insanely beautiful location and will satisfy both sailors and partners. The partners programme being put together will be one of the best we have seen with wine tasting, cultural trips and tours, as well the gorgeous beach. I know everyone who goes will have a fantastic time. Why would you not?”

The event is being twinned with the Open Finn European Championship as Csopak in Hungary from 11-18 May, allowing many Finn sailors the opportunity to sail two major events in one trip.
 
Much more information including a Nea Iraklitsa venue report, the Notice of Race and entry form can be found here: https://finnworldmaster.com/events/kavala-iraklitsa-2023