Class Contacts:
Peter Frissell – President president@finnusa.org
Darrell Peck – Honorary president darrell.peck@gmail.com
Glenn Selvin – Treasurer treasurer@finnusa.org
Rodion Mazin – Secretary secretary@finnusa.org
Marcus Ward – Webmaster webmaster@finnusa.org
Terry Greenfield – Chief Measurer measurer@finnusa.org
Rob Coutts – So Cal socal@finnusa.org
Michael Kennedy – Nor Cal norcal@finnusa.org
Marcus Ward – Mountain rockymountain@finnusa.org
James Bland – Texas texas@finnusa.org
Will Libcke (acting) – Midwest midwest@finnusa.org
Noel Miller (acting) – South south@finnusa.org
Al Marshall – East east@finnusa.org
Upcoming 2020 dates:
Wickford Regatta will host Finns for the first time in 2020. For more information contact Rodion Mazin at secretary@finnusa.org
Regatta questioner Wicked Deal registration, March 1-31 only $70
A warm-up event for US Nationals. It will also give an opportunity to get those boats you need or intend to get to the area for measurement or Lamboley. The only requirement for the Blue Chip is to have a certificate or be willing to be weighed if selected for inspection.
News
With the COVID-19 situation rapidly evolving and Federal, State, and Municipal authorities banning large gatherings across different states, organizing authorities and USAFA cancelled following events: 1. 2020 Midwinters One Design, Sarasota, FL From Organising Authority: “In the wake of President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency, restrictions on community gatherings have changed significantly. A careful USAFA Midwinters One Design 2020 One Design Midwinters is still a go. The on the water racing will proceed as planned. Sarasota Sailing Squadron will take actions to limit the group activities during the event and we will keep you informed of their decisions. For now, there are no restrictions in Florida! Please note further The Wickford Regatta is a celebration of One-Design Fun. First held in 1972, the Wickford Regatta was one of the first Laser events in the world. In subsequent years 470s, 505s and Flying Dutchmen made the Wickford Regatta the premier springtime event on the East Coast for the balance of the 70’s. Wickford Regatta 2020 Great news for all the young folks out there who would like to try sailing Finn! USAFA will offer a free of charge clinic to all qualified athletes, that will take place at the Fairhope Yacht Club 25-27 March 2020. Clinic page: http://www.finnusa.org/fyc_clinic_2020/ Please submit your resume to: secretary@finnusa.org and president@finnusa.org Resume should include the March is promising to bring plenty of the Finn action down South. The Registration is now open for the Miami Sailing Week, March 6-8. The Finn Class is on the roster! Find out more at https://theclubspot.com/regatta/XWWeBV4AfY The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will be hosting Finn Midwinters East, March 20-22. We expect somewhere between 20-25 boats 
Upcoming USAFA Events Cancelled
Upcoming USAFA Events Updates
Wickford Regatta 2020 – registration opens on March 1st!
Fairhope Finn Clinic – fee is waved for all 26 y.o. and younger
Finn South Circuit
This is the home of the North American Finn Sailing where you will find our race calendar, information on regattas, sailing technique and advice, a forum & marketplace plus all the info you need to start Finn sailing.
The Finn is an outstanding boat originally designed by Rickard Sarby for a contest to find a boat for Scandinavian sailing and the 1952 Olympics. Since then it has been featured in every Olympics.
An outstanding technical boat that favors boat handling and tactics over straight line speed. With the unlimited pumping downwind in over 10 kts, it is a truly physical boat that rewards the athlete willing to work hard.
Most dinghies are built for smaller stature people but not so the Finn. The Finn is a big man’s boat with average crew weight over 200 lbs.
The great attraction of the Finn is that you don’t need a brand new boat to be competitive – top regattas are regularly won by 10-yr-old boats.
A growing route in for sailors on a budget is the ‘Classic with Carbon’ option – any pre-1985 hull super-charged with a second-hand modern rig. Classic boats are warmly welcomed at all NA Finn Class events and are often seen in the top 10 with the Modern Race Boats.