FINN (dinghy) class yacht
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:13 pm
The Finn (dinghy) has the following details.
Dim. 4.5 x 1.47 x 0.17m. (draught), length on waterline 4.34m.
Hull weight 145 kg.
Mainsail area 10.6m².
The Finn dinghy is the men's single-handed, cat-rigged Olympic class for sailing. It was designed by Swedish canoe designer, Rickard Sarby, in 1949 for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Since the 1952 debut of the boat, the design has been in every summer Olympics, making it one of the most prolific Olympic sailboats.
Although the Finn hull has changed little since 1949, there have been developments to the rig. The original spars were made of wood until the late 60’s and early 70’s when there was a slow change to Aluminum masts. Aluminum is significantly more flexible and gives more control over sail shape. It became common place after the 1972 Summer Olympics in Kiel when they were first supplied to Olympic sailors. Recently, carbon fiber masts have become common place in competitive Finn fleets. The sails too have gone through revolution and are now commonly made of Kevlar.
Bermuda 1964 3de sg180, scott 195 (She is identified as the TSOTSI IN THE BUNDU see index for her details.)
Bulgaria 1973 1s sg2282, scott?
Cayman Islands 1996 30c sg822, scott720.
Comoro Islands 1983 400f sg513, scott?
Russia 1978 16k +6k sg4823, scott?
Poland 1965 50g sg1568, scott?
North Korea 1992 40ch sg N3178, scott?
Bermuda 1968 3d/2sh6d sg 220/223 scott 195/198. (She is on the lower part of the stamp on the right side.)
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finn_(dinghy)
Dim. 4.5 x 1.47 x 0.17m. (draught), length on waterline 4.34m.
Hull weight 145 kg.
Mainsail area 10.6m².
The Finn dinghy is the men's single-handed, cat-rigged Olympic class for sailing. It was designed by Swedish canoe designer, Rickard Sarby, in 1949 for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. Since the 1952 debut of the boat, the design has been in every summer Olympics, making it one of the most prolific Olympic sailboats.
Although the Finn hull has changed little since 1949, there have been developments to the rig. The original spars were made of wood until the late 60’s and early 70’s when there was a slow change to Aluminum masts. Aluminum is significantly more flexible and gives more control over sail shape. It became common place after the 1972 Summer Olympics in Kiel when they were first supplied to Olympic sailors. Recently, carbon fiber masts have become common place in competitive Finn fleets. The sails too have gone through revolution and are now commonly made of Kevlar.
Bermuda 1964 3de sg180, scott 195 (She is identified as the TSOTSI IN THE BUNDU see index for her details.)
Bulgaria 1973 1s sg2282, scott?
Cayman Islands 1996 30c sg822, scott720.
Comoro Islands 1983 400f sg513, scott?
Russia 1978 16k +6k sg4823, scott?
Poland 1965 50g sg1568, scott?
North Korea 1992 40ch sg N3178, scott?
Bermuda 1968 3d/2sh6d sg 220/223 scott 195/198. (She is on the lower part of the stamp on the right side.)
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finn_(dinghy)