55th Coupe de France

Yacht Club de France to Award Most Prestigious Trophy to 12mR Winner

Coupe de France

The Yacht Club de France (YCF) has announced a series of races for 12mR yachts throughout the 2023-24 sailing seasons; the winner will be awarded one of Europeโ€™s oldest and most prestigious yachting trophies; the spectacular Coupe de France.

Participating host yacht clubs along the glamorous Riviera– including Cannes, Porquerolles, Saint Tropez, Touloun, Hyรจres and Barcelona– will organize a comprehensive schedule of events featuring 40 days of racing, social events and festive celebrations for the 500+ crew members expected to compete. This season, the Series will include events in both Europe and the United States (Newport, RI) before moving exclusively to the Med in 2024 leading up to the 12mR World Championship at Porquerolles.

A British team sailing at Cannes was the first to claim the impressive silver cup in 1898. Since then, the Coupe de France has been awarded to teams from Italy, Germany, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia and France. 12mR sailors from all of these nations plus Canada, Denmark, Finland, Japan, New Zealand, Spain and the United States will compete for the privilege of raising this revered trophy in victory.

Learn more about the Series at the dedicated website: CoupedeFrance.org

Coupe de France
The YC de France created the Coupe de France competition in 1891, making it one of the oldest sailing trophies in Europe.

ABOUT THE YACHT CLUB DE FRANCE:
Founded in 1867, the YC de France has been the Club of 100s of both famous and accomplished sailors including Virginie Hรฉriot, Jean-Baptiste Charcot and Eric Tabarly. With its’ partner Clubs throughout the country, the YC de France represents a strong regatta organizing power in France.
Southern European Fleet

ABOUT THE SOUTHERN EUROPEAN 12 METRE FLEET:
Sailing primarily in the Mediterranean Sea, this fleet includes yachts in France, Italy, Turkey and Portugal and also includes Oceania.
Southern European Fleet

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE ASSOCIATION (ITMA):
The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the worldโ€™s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Johan Anker, Alfred Mylne, Charles E. Nicholson, Philip Rhodes, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competitionโ€“ the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the Americaโ€™s Cup (1958-1987). To learn more, visit 12mRClass.com

CONTACTS:

ITMA Vice President, Southern Europe Fleet:
Bernard Minivielle
berny.minvielle@gmail.com
International 12 Metre Class Communications:
SallyAnne Santos
itmasecretary@gmail.com

12 Metre World Championship Scheduled for Newport, Rhode Island in 2023

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CONTACT: Barby MacGowan, Media Pro International, +1 (401) 849-0220 or Peggy Hersam, 12 Metre Yacht Club, +1 (203) 807-1066

Legendary SAilboats Tied to America’s Cup Will Provide Spectacular Racing

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, USA (December 8, 2022)– Next summer in Newport, R.I., an exciting schedule of competitive sailing will be punctuated by the 2023 12mR World Championship, an International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA) event organized by the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station (official home of ITMAโ€™s Americas 12mR fleet) in partnership with Organizing Authority Ida Lewis Yacht Club. With racing set to take place July 31-August 5, an international fleet of 12 Metres will converge on Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound much as they did in the years between 1958 and 1983 when many of these awe-inspiring sailboats competed here for a chance to become a contender in the renowned Americaโ€™s Cup and, more recently, when they vied for class titles at their 2019 12mR Worlds. (The most recent 12mR World Championship was held in 2021 in Helsinki, Finland.)

2019 12mR World Champion (Traditional Division) Columbia (US-16) will compete in the 2023 12mR World Championship set for next summer. Photo Credit: Chris Tucker

โ€œItโ€™s very special that this event is returning to Newport, especially because of the rich history this city shares with the Americaโ€™s Cup,โ€ said Peggy Hersam, Executive Director of the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station. โ€œA large concentration of 12 Metres, many of which have ties to the Cup, make their home in Newport; however, the fleet is worldwide and going strong. It will be amazing for visitors and locals alike to encounter these iconic boats tuning up for and competing in this most important event.”

Leading up to the 2023 Worlds, the fleet will be busy racing a full schedule of regattas and practices out of Newport, including two class-sanctioned regattas, the New York Yacht Club Annual Regatta, June 9-11 and the Sail Newport Regatta, July 7-9 (serving as the 12 Metre Pre-Worlds). The fleet will be divided into five divisions โ€” Grand Prix, Modern, Traditional, Vintage, and โ€œSpirit of Traditionโ€โ€” and have healthy representation in each, including returning 2019 World Champions Columbia (US-16, Traditional Division) and Challenge XII (KA-10, Modern Division). Other teams expected to compete include America II (US-42), America II (US-46), American Eagle (US-21), Courageous (US-26), Defender (US-33), Enterprise (US-27), Freedom (US-30), Gleam (US-11), Intrepid (US-22), Nefertiti (US-19), Onawa (US-6), and Weatherly (US-17).

Weatherlyโ€™s owner/skipper Steve Eddleston, who also serves as Commodore of the 12 Metre Yacht Club Newport Station, said his work will be cut out for him. โ€œIt’s always exhilarating to be out on the water with our beautiful boat and our skilled and determined team sailing against other world famous 12 Metre yachts of such historic distinction,โ€ said Eddleston. โ€œTo paraphrase John F. Kennedy from 60 years ago when he spoke in Newport about the Americaโ€™s Cup duel between Weatherly and Gretel, โ€˜We are most certainly racing against each other, but we are also racing with each other against the wind and the sea.โ€™ Nothing comes close to competing in a 12 Metre World event!โ€

Enterprise (US-27) and 2019 12mR World Champion (Modern Division) Challenge XII (KA-10) vie for position while Freedom (US-30) nips at their heels during the 2019 12mR World Championship in Newport, R.I. All three 12 Metres will be returning to Newport for the upcoming 2023 Worlds. Photo Credit: Ian Roman

A base camp for the teams during the five days of Worlds competition will be established at the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS). Organizing Authority Ida Lewis Yacht Club will provide another stellar Race Committee and support volunteers for a variety of posts during the regatta, while a cadre of all-star international judges will fly in for this prestigious event.

Social events are planned for every evening of the Worlds, including the Opening Ceremonies, a ‘Legends’ Dinner at the Clarke Cooke House, post-racing socials, and an Awards Gala at IYRS. The 12 Metre Yacht Club will further involve the community through its partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rhode Island, giving underserved children a chance to learn about the boats, their history, and the crews and science that drive them.

Spectator and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Peggy Hersam, 12 Metre Yacht Club Executive Director, 12myachtclub@gmail.com, +1 (203) 807-1066.

Registration and Race Documents including the Notice or Race can be found here.

Competing 12 Metres gather dockside at the 2019 12 Metre Worlds in Newport, R.I. Photo Credit: Ian Roman

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CONTACTS:

Administration & Sponsorship:
12 Metre Yacht Club
Peggy Hersam
12myachtclub@gmail.com
+1 (203) 807-1066

Press Officer:
Media Pro Intโ€™l
Barby MacGowan
Barby.Macgowan@MediaProNewport.com
+1 401-849-0220

Communications Director:
International 12 Metre Assocation
SallyAnne Santos
ITMAcommunications@gmail.com
+1 917-330-1730


Quicklinks:

12mR Worlds Official:
https://12mrworlds.com/

12 Metre Yacht Club, Newport Station:
https://12myc.org

Ida Lewis Yacht Club:
https://ilyc.org

International Twelve Metre Association (ITMA)
https://12mrclass.com


social:

12mR Worlds Official Facebook:
@12MetreWorldChampionship

12mR Worlds Instagram
@12mRWorldChampionship

12MYC Instagram: @12_metre_yacht_club

12MYC Facebook: @12MetreYachtClub

12MYC Twitter: @12myc_Newport

ITMA Instagram:
@12metreclass

ITMA Facebook:
@12mRClass


hashtags:

#12mRClass, #12mRWorlds, #202312mRWorldsNewport, #12MYC, #InternationalTwelveMetreAssociation, #12mR, #12Meter, 12Metre, #NewportRI


International Twelve Metre Association

ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE ASSOCIATION (ITMA)

The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the worldโ€™s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competitionโ€“ the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the Americaโ€™s Cup (1958-1987).

Day 5: VIM Crowned 12mR World Champion

2021 12 Metre World Championship, Helsinki Finland

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2021 Evli 12 Metre World Championship

VIM Crowned 12mR World Champion;

Hometown Helsinki Team Blue Marlin Captures Second

VIM (US-15) crosses the final finish line to claim the 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship title in Helsinki, FI

HELSINKI, FI (August 21, 2021) โ€“ All nine of the Vintage 12mR fleet competing at the 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship returned to the race course this morning after an evening of cooperation between crews to repair damages sustained during Fridayโ€™s heavy-weather sailing. A true testament to the durability of Vintage 12mR yachts and of the commitment shown by those who care for and sail these historic racing boats.

Race One today– sixth in the now completed seven-race 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship series hosted by Nylรคndska Jaktklubben, NJK –started at 10:05 EEST, south of Isossari Island in 4-6 knots of breeze from the WSW (240 ยฐ) and calm seas. Wings (K-15) took an early lead but was passed by Vim (US-15) on the first upwind leg. Blue Marlin (FIN-1) benefited from a wind shift that found her in first place around the weather mark followed by Vim who subsequently overtook her on the downwind leg. Meanwhile Nini Anker (K-14) had gybed to the right side of the course and squeezed out Vim for the first-place finish, Vim and Blue Marlin finished in second and third places respectively.

After completing Race One in a dying breeze, NJKโ€™s Race Committee hoisted the AP flag indicating a delay until sufficient wind was established and the course could be properly adjustedโ€” one final test of patience for the ready-to-race crews.

August 21, Day Five photos by Erik Lรคhteenmรคki | Sailpix.fi

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Race Two got underway at 13:20 EEST in 8 knots of wind, this final contest now being watched by a fleet of more than 60 spectator boats. The 12mRs did not disappoint; an exciting start and close racing with multiple crossing tacks, gybes and lead changes added to the exciting finale of the epic week-long series. After yesterday’s disappointing breakdown Wings (K-15) redeemed her turbulent week with a first-place finish in the last race, crossing line just ahead of the new 2021 12mR World Champion Vim (US-15).

In the overall standings of the 7 race series (with one toss-out), the top three teams are Vim (US-15) with 8 points, followed by Blue Marlin (FIN-1) with 18 points and Flica II (K-14) in third place with 22 points.

Tonight, the crews will enjoy a lavish gala prize-giving ceremony at Restaurant Pรถrssi. More information and additional photos will follow with a wrap-up report from Helsinki tomorrow.

RESULTS

2021 12 Metre Worlds
Day 5 (August 21) 2 Races

12mR โ€“ Vintage (9ย  Boats)

1. Vim (US-15), Helmuth Henning, Patrick Howaldt & Ditley Wedell Wedellsborg, Copenhagen, DK: (3) – 1ย  -1ย  -1ย  -1 -2 -2 ;ย  8

2. Blue Marlin (FIN-1), Henrik Andersin, Kotka, FI: 1 – 4 – 2 – 2 – (RET 10) – 4 -5 ; 18

3. Flica II (K-14), Alexander Falk, Hamburg, DE:ย  2 – 5 – 5 – 3 – 2ย  -5 -(6); 22

4. Jenetta (K-1), Thomas Mรผller, Flensburg, DE: 5 – 2 – 4 – RDG-3.7 – RDG-3.7 – 6 -(7); 24.4

5.ย  Nini Anker (N-15), Christoph Avenarius, Hamburg, DE: 4 – 6 – 3 – (RET 10)- DNS 10 – 1 – 3; ย 27

6. Wings of Cowes (K-15), Philipp Skafte-Holm, Copenhagen, DK (with Finnish & Danish crew): 7 – 3 – (RET-10) – DNS 10 – DNS-10 – 3 – 1; 34

7. Vanity V (K-5), Mikael Stelander,ย  Helsinki, FI:ย  6 – 7 – 6 – (DSQ 10) – 4 – 7 – 4; 34

8 Vema III (N-11), Johan Troye, Oslo, Norway, NOR: (9) – 9 – 7 – 4 – 3 – 8-DNF – 8 ; 40

9. Thea (D-1), Jacob Holst, Copenhagen, DK: 8 – 8 – 8 – 5 (10-DNS) – 8-DNF – 8; 45

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Competitors List here

Presenting SponsorEVLI Bank

The 2021 Evli 12 Metre World Championship is presented by EVLI Bank, an investment management firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Supporting Day Sponsors are: Baltic Yachts, Keisari, Normet, Red Sky Yachts, Roschier, Scandic and Stanton Chase.

Additional Products & Service Providers include: Brandscape, Delicatessen, Fazer, Fiskars Group, Helsinki Helsingfors, Interbrands, Jรคrvikylรคn, Jouko Lindgren, Kruunu Herkku, NOHO Nordic Hospitality Partners, North Sails, Sassan Ruokakassi, Suomen Jรครคtelรถ, Veikko Laine, Villi, and Windlass Creative

More About Our Partners

ABOUT NYLร„NDSKA JAKTKLUBBEN (NJK)ย 
Founded in 1861, theย Nylรคndska Jaktklubben, NJK is Finlandโ€™s premier yacht club as well as its oldest registered sports organization. NJK has been the forerunner of Finnish yacht racing culture and has a long history with the Metre Classes. The Clubhouse, located on the beautiful island of Blekholmen is situated in Helsinkiโ€™s South Harbour, adjacent to the city center with berths for 125 yachts. NJK accommodates their 2500+ members, berths 440 sailing yachts, 90 dinghies and 374 motorboats at their two main harbours in Helsinki as well as at an additional 10 outstations in the Finnish archipelago, with the most westerly on the ร…land Islands.

International 12 Metre ClassABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE ASSOCIATION (ITMA)
The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the worldโ€™s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competition– the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the Americaโ€™s Cup (1958-1987).

2021 12 Metre World Championship, Helsinki Finland

The 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship is a sustainable event that takes a stand on social, economic and environmental issues. We have created a Sustainability Action Plan, which will enhance social and economic well-being and minimize the carbon footprint of the regatta.
WE WANT TO USE & PRODUCE ONLY WHAT IS NEEDED AND NOTHING MORE!

For more information on the 12 Metre Worlds visit https://12mrworlds.com/

Follow us on Facebookย #12MetreWorlds2021, @12mRWorldChampionship

CONTACTS:
Event Chairman
Henrik Andersin

Media Inquires
Kim Weckstrรถm

International 12 Metre Class
SallyAnne Santos

2021 Evli 12mR World Championship; Sails to Success through Shifting Conditions at Sea and Ashore

2021 12 Metre World Championship, Helsinki Finland

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12 Metre World Championship

Vim (US-15) Claims the Crown;

Helsinki, FI and Blue Marlin (FIN-1) Also Winners On and Off the Water

2021 EVLI 12mR World Championship, photo: Erik Lรคhteenmรคki
Vim (US-15) chased downwind by Nini Anker (K-15) | Erik Lรคhteenmรคki | Sailpix.Fi

HELSINKI, FI (August 22, 2021) โ€“ After navigating 2 years of shiftingย  circumstances caused by Covid-19, racing at the 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship (postponed from 2020) hosted by Nylรคndska Jaktklubben r.f. (NJK) finally got underway on August 16. Finlandโ€™s capricious weather presented a wide range of wind speeds and sea states to challenge the fortitude, skill and patience of the nine 12mR teams who had arrived at the regatta from Denmark, Germany and Norwayโ€” all on their own keels– after traversing hundreds of nautical miles on the Baltic Sea. This in itself was a rare and impressive achievement for the fleet of Vintage yachts that range in age from 82 to 103 years old. (Please click on any of the yacht names in the results section below to learn the history of each of the competing 12mRs.)

But no matter the conditions the competition, camaraderie and Finnish hospitality could not be dampened at the tremendously successful event that also celebrated a milestone anniversary for NJK, the oldest registered sports club and largest yacht club in Finland. Commodore, Mats Welin said: โ€œAlthough this is the first time the 12mRs have held their World Championship in Finland, NJK has a long history with the Class including participation at our 50th and 75th Anniversary celebrations in 1911 and 1936. Now during our 160th Anniversary year we are very pleased to host the International Twelve Metre Class and proud that two competitors will race under the NJK flag.โ€

Best of photos: Erik Lรคhteenmรคki | Sailpix.fi

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On Tuesday, Henrik Andersin, skipper of Helsinkiโ€™s hometown team Blue Marlin (FIN-1) โ€œwatched the cloudsโ€ and was first across the finish line in the series opener. Vim (US-15), skippered by Patrick Howaldt, prevailed in Race Two, the first of what would become a 4-race winning streak for this team.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the wind and seas states were deemed unsafe by the Race Committee together with cooperative input from representatives of each team. All but one of the crews stayed ashore enjoying NJKโ€™s hospitality and sauna while keeping an eye on their yachts tugging at dock lines. The only exception being Flica II (K-14), skippered by Alexander Falk, who used the opportunity for some heavy-weather practice.

FLICA II (K-15), AUGUST 19, 2021

12mR Worlds 2021 – Thursday from Sailpix.fi on Vimeo.

On Friday, the skies cleared and racing resumed in continuing windy and choppy conditions. Three races were held with all nine yachts on the starting line for Race Three. Unfortunately, neither Nini Anker (K-14) nor Wings (K-15) were able to compete in Race Four due to equipment failures. By the third start, the fleet had diminished to just four yachts, notably some of the eldest in the fleetโ€” Thea (D-1), Vanity V (K-5), Vema III (N-11) and Vim (US-15). Others including Blue Marlin (FIN-1), Flica II (K-14) and Jenetta (N-1) were also compelled to return to the docks for repairs prior to Race Five. Vimโ€™s team, adept at โ€œbig windโ€ sailing according to skipper Patrick Howaldt, swept all three races of the day.

Despite numerous breakdowns the previous day, all nine 12mRs returned to the race course for the final day of racing on Saturday. This being a testament to the cooperation and commitment shared by the teams to collectively effect repairs to their historic yachts. Race Six of the series started in light and shifty winds ranging from 4-6 knots. Relative 12mR newcomer, Nini Anker (N-1) skippered by Christopher Avenarius prevailed and Wings (K-15), perhaps with a sense of redemption after an uncharacteristically disappointing series, won Race Sevenโ€” the final in the series.

2021 Evli 12mR Worlds | Lauri Hรคnninen
VIM (US-15), 2021 Evli 12mR World Champion racing to weather | Lauri Hรคnninen

Even with two second-place finishes in Races Six and Seven, Vim (US-15) never slipped from the podium position she had established on Day One. When the final scores were tallied, Patrick Howaldtโ€™s team reigned supreme completing the series with a total score of just 8 points over the 7-race series to claim the 12mR World Championship crown. Howaldt, who also serves at the International Twelve Metre Associationโ€™s (ITMA) Vice President of Northern Europe said: โ€œNJK, the Organizing Committee, all of the yacht owners, sailors, volunteers and sponsors did an incredible job to create a truly spectacular regatta. We are of course happy with our results, but equally gratified by the high level of competition and excellence exhibited by the Baltic 12mR fleet.โ€

2021 Evli 12mR World Championship, photo: Erik Lรคhteenmรคki
Helsinki’s own Blue Marlin (FIN-1) skippered by Henrik Andersin | Sailpix.FI

To the delight of hometown fans Blue Marlin (FIN-1) captured second place overall and Alexander Falkโ€™s Flica II (K-14) took third. (complete scores below) Blue Marlin skipper and 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship event chairman, Henrik Andersin said: โ€œWe are very happy to have been able to host this wonderful event, a first of its kind for Finland. Our Organizing Committee along with NJK persevered with planning and re-planning every detail against an ever-changing set of circumstances for this event originally scheduled for 2020. They are all to be commended for their dedication, creativity and professionalism throughout. The level of sportsmanship shown by everyone involved this week has been truly inspiring and we are thrilled with the success of the event, as well as the second-place finish of our own Blue Marlin team.โ€

The Baltic Yachts Sustainability Team / Squad showed creativity in the management of 1000s of water bottles | Werner Pluta

Additionally, and importantly, the regatta adopted a comprehensive Sustainability Program. Spearheaded by 12mR Worlds Committee Member, Johanna Catani and deftly executed by an energetic crew of junior sailors. The Baltic Yachts Sustainability Team / Squad collected and sorted every bit of waste generated by the event including several thousands of plastic water bottles from the boats. Catani said, โ€œWe established an action-plan to enhance social and economic well-being and minimize the carbon footprint of the regatta. Our mission statement was: WE WANT TO USE & PRODUCE ONLY WHAT IS NEEDED AND NOTHING MORE!โ€ And so, they did.

On the Social Scene, the regatta kicked off with an elegant Welcoming Reception in the picturesque NJK Clubhouse. Each day an after-sail gathering was held in NJKโ€™s authentic boathouse, where on Thursday crews were treated to a lavish Archipelago Dinner showcasing regional fare. The regatta concluded with an equally elegant and lively Awards Ceremony, held at Restaurant Pรถrssi.

The jubilant VIM (US-15) crew hoists skipper Patrick Howaldt and the newly dedicated Vintage 12mR World Championship | Sailpix.FI
The jubilant VIM (US-15) crew hoists skipper Patrick Howaldt and the newly deeded Vintage 12mR World Championship trophy | Sailpix.FI

If there were ever any doubt, this week the 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship proved that the Vintage 12mR Class is absolutely thriving in the Baltic. The boats and crews compete at the highest levels while the owners and caretakers preserve the iconic heritage of these breath-taking and legendary sailing yachts. As ITMA President, Paul Buttrose said earlier this week: โ€œThis Vintage 12mR fleet is the most widely-traveled and every boat has a fascinating history. Adding meticulous preparation and such a high standard of competition secures their recognition as โ€œthe backbone of our Class.โ€

2021 Evli 12mR World Championship, photo: Erik Lรคhteenmรคki
Following the regatta most of the 12mR fleet set sail homeward to Denmark, Germany and Norway | Sailpix.FI

Best of photos:
Felix Diemer, Lauri Hรคnninen, Werner Pluta and SallyAnne Santos

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In the overall standings of the 7 race series (with one toss-out), the top 3 teams are World Champions Vim (US-15) with 8 points, Blue Marlin (FIN-1) with 18 points and Flica II (K-14) in with 22 points.

RESULTS

***FINAL***

2021 12 Metre Worlds
Day 5 (August 21) 2 Races

12mR โ€“ Vintage (9ย  Boats)
1. Vim (US-15), Helmuth Henning, Patrick Howaldt & Ditley Wedell Wedellsborg, Copenhagen, DK: (3) – 1ย  -1ย  -1ย  -1 -2 -2 ;ย  8

2. Blue Marlin (FIN-1), Henrik Andersin, Kotka, FI: 1 – 4 – 2 – 2 – (RET 10) – 4 -5 ; 18

3. Flica II (K-14), Alexander Falk, Hamburg, DE:ย  2 – 5 – 5 – 3 – 2ย  -5 -(6); 22

4. Jenetta (K-1), Thomas Mรผller, Flensburg, DE: 5 – 2 – 4 – RDG-3.7 – RDG-3.7 – 6 -(7); 24.4

5.ย  Nini Anker (N-15), Christoph Avenarius, Hamburg, DE: 4 – 6 – 3 – (RET 10)- DNS 10 – 1 – 3; ย 27

6. Wings of Cowes (K-15), Philipp Skafte-Holm, Copenhagen, DK (with Finnish & Danish crew): 7 – 3 – (RET-10) – DNS 10 – DNS-10 – 3 – 1; 34

7. Vanity V (K-5), Mikael Stelander,ย  Helsinki, FI:ย  6 – 7 – 6 – (DSQ 10) – 4 – 7 – 4; 34

8 Vema III (N-11), Johan Troye, Oslo, Norway, NOR: (9) – 9 – 7 – 4 – 3 – 8-DNF – 8 ; 40

9. Thea (D-1), Jacob Holst, Copenhagen, DK: 8 – 8 – 8 – 5 (10-DNS) – 8-DNF – 8; 45

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Competitors List here

Presenting SponsorEVLI Bank

The 2021 Evli 12 Metre World Championship is presented by EVLI Bank, an investment management firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Supporting Day Sponsors are: Baltic Yachts, Keisari, Normet, Red Sky Yachts, Roschier, Scandic and Stanton Chase.

Additional Products & Service Providers include: Brandscape, Delicatessen, Fazer, Fiskars Group, Helsinki Helsingfors, Interbrands, Jรคrvikylรคn, Jouko Lindgren, Kruunu Herkku, NOHO Nordic Hospitality Partners, North Sails, Sassan Ruokakassi, Suomen Jรครคtelรถ, Veikko Laine, Villi, and Windlass Creative

More About Our Partners

ABOUT NYLร„NDSKA JAKTKLUBBEN (NJK)ย 
Founded in 1861, theย Nylรคndska Jaktklubben, NJK is Finlandโ€™s premier yacht club as well as its oldest registered sports organization. NJK has been the forerunner of Finnish yacht racing culture and has a long history with the Metre Classes. The Clubhouse, located on the beautiful island of Blekholmen is situated in Helsinkiโ€™s South Harbour, adjacent to the city center with berths for 125 yachts. NJK accommodates their 2500+ members, berths 440 sailing yachts, 90 dinghies and 374 motorboats at their two main harbours in Helsinki as well as at an additional 10 outstations in the Finnish archipelago, with the most westerly on the ร…land Islands.

International 12 Metre ClassABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE ASSOCIATION (ITMA)
The 112 year-old International 12 Metre Class encompasses a living history of racing yacht design by the worldโ€™s foremost naval architects including Olin Stephens, Clinton Crane, William Fife III, Philip Rhodes, Johan Anker, Ben Lexcen and more who pushed their designs to the very limits of innovation. The resulting boats represented the pinnacle of yacht development from 1907-1987 for the highest levels of international sailing competition– the Olympic Games (1908-1920) and the Americaโ€™s Cup (1958-1987).

2021 12 Metre World Championship, Helsinki Finland

The 2021 EVLI 12mR World Championship is a sustainable event that takes a stand on social, economic and environmental issues. We have created a Sustainability Action Plan, which will enhance social and economic well-being and minimize the carbon footprint of the regatta.
WE WANT TO USE & PRODUCE ONLY WHAT IS NEEDED AND NOTHING MORE!

For more information on the 12 Metre Worlds visit https://12mrworlds.com/

Follow us on Facebookย #12MetreWorlds2021, @12mRWorldChampionship

CONTACTS:
Event Chairman
Henrik Andersin

Media Inquires
Kim Weckstrรถm

International 12 Metre Class
SallyAnne Santos

Day 4: Vim Stretches Lead; Others Make Repairs

2021 12 Metre World Championship, Helsinki Finland

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Day 4: Vim Stretches Lead; Others Making Repairs

A long night ahead for Helsinki sailmakers

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Vim (US-15) and Wings (K-15) racing upwind on day 4 of the 2021 12mR World Championship in Helsinki, FI | Lauri Hanninen
Vim (US-15) and Wings (K-15) racing upwind on Day 4 of the 2021 12mR World Championship in Helsinki, FI | Lauri Hรคnninen

HELSINKI, FI (August 20, 2021) โ€“ย  After two days without sailing due to extreme weather conditions, official competition for the 2021 Evli 12mR World Championship resumed today with three races held in the Gulf of Finland, hosted by Nylรคndska Jaktklubben, NJK.

With pent up anticipation, the crew energy was palpable around sunny Helsinki harbor this morning as sailors raced to the NJK docks on bicycles and scooters. The first race started at 10:05 EEST, south of Isossari Island with steady 16-18 knot winds increasing to 20 kts+ in choppy 1.5-1.7m seas.

In Race One of the day (3rd of the series), Wings (K-15) led the fleet followed closely by Vim (US-15) and Blue Marlin (FIN-1). Wings was first to the weather mark and continued in the lead downwind until a malfunctioning spinnaker pole trip line resulted in the pole remaining on the lee side of the boat after a gybe. The following spinnaker takedown and late jib hoist further reduced Wings speed which enabled Blue Marlin and Vim to advance close abeam as the three yachts approached the mark. Vim emerged just clear ahead while Wings established an outside overlap on Blue Marlin. During the rounding Blue Marlin was on the receiving end of contact (3 “taps”) to her transom by Wing’s bow. As Wings completed her required 360 penalty turn, a mainsail batten parted ripping a hole in the mainsail. Shortly after this series of mishaps, Wings’ skipper hailed the Race Committee to announce their retirement from the race as they headed to the dock for a mainsail change; unfortunately they were unable to return to the course for the remaining two races of the day.

August 20, Day Four photos by Lauriย Hรคnninen

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At the start of Race Two Vim (US-15) and Blue Marlin (FIN-1) entered the course from opposite sides of the line, the former at the RC boat the later at the pin end. Each continued to sail out to opposite sides of the course with Filca II (K-14) covering Vim. On their first crossing, mid-course Blue Marlin on port, was forced to duck Vim sailing on starboard but did cross in front of Flica II as they continued to alternate sides of the course. Meanwhile, Nini Anker (K-14) suffered a coffee-grinder (winch) breakdown which dictated her retirement and return to the dock for repairs. Further back, Vema III (N-11), Vanity V (K-5)ย and Thea (D-1) sailed closely together throughout vying for the 4th place finish. Jenetta’s (K-1) mainsail had parted after the 2nd mark rounding and she too was forced to retire from racing for the day. There were no further position changes in this race– the finish order being Vim, Blue Marlin, Flica II, Vema III, Vanity V and Thea.

2021 Evli 12mR World Championship, photo: Erik Lรคhteenmรคki
Nini Anker (K-14) surfing downwind on Day Four ofย  2021 Evli 12mR World Championship | Erik Lรคhteenmรคki

Five of the nine yacht fleet started Race Three; four finished. Blue Marlin (FIN-1) suffered mainsail damage early on and also retired for the day. Through attrition of the fleet and sheer persistence Vema III (N-11) who sailed all three races of the day without incident (as did 103-year old Thea (D-1), added a third place finish in this race moving her up in the overall standings. Finish positions in the four boat final race of the day race were Vim, Flica II, Vema III and Thea.

In the overall standings of the 5 race series (now with one toss-out), the top three competitors are Vim (US-15) with 4 points, followed by Blue Marlin (FIN-1) with 9 points and Flica II (K-14) in third place to date with 12 points.

Racing wraps up tomorrow (Saturday) with 2 races planned. Follow the action LIVE (or recorded playback) via Sport Rec Race Tracker.

August 20, Day Four photos by Erik Lรคhteenmรคki | Sailpix.fi

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RESULTS

2021 12 Metre Worlds
Day 4 (August 20) 3 Races

12mR โ€“ Vintage (9ย  Boats)

1. Vim (US-15), Helmuth Henning, Patrick Howaldt & Ditley Wedell Wedellsborg, Copenhagen, DK: (3) – 1 -1 -1 -1 ;ย  4

2. Blue Marlin (FIN-1), Henrik Andersin, Kotka, FI: 1 – 4 – 2 – 2 – (RET 10) ; 9

3. Flica II (K-14), Alexander Falk, Hamburg, DE:ย  2 – (5) – 5 – 3 – 2; 12

4. Jenetta (K-1), Thomas Mรผller, Flensburg, DE: (5) – 2 – 4 – RDG-3.7 – RDG-3.7; 13.4

5.ย  Nini Anker (N-15), Christoph Avenarius, Hamburg, DE: 4 – 6 – 3 – (RET 10)- DNS -10; ย 23

6. Vema III (N-11), Johan Troye, Oslo, Norway, NOR: (9) – 9 – 7 – 4 – 3; 23

7. Vanity V (K-5), Mikael Stelander,ย  Helsinki, FI:ย  6 – 7 – 6 – (DSQ-10) – 4; 23

8. Thea (D-1), Jacob Holst, Copenhagen, DK: 8 – 8 – 8 – 5 (10-DNS); 29

9. Wings of Cowes (K-15), Philipp Skafte-Holm, Copenhagen, DK (with Finnish & Danish crew): 7 – 3 – (RET-10) – DNS 10 – DNS-10 ; 30

 

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NOTE: Spectators may view the beautiful Vintage 12mR fleet in transit to the race course between 9.00 – 9.30 each morning and returning after completing 2 races at approximately 15.00 each afternoon.ย 

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The 2021 Evli 12 Metre World Championship is presented by EVLI Bank, an investment management firm headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

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ABOUT NYLร„NDSKA JAKTKLUBBEN (NJK)ย 
Founded in 1861, theย Nylรคndska Jaktklubben, NJK is Finlandโ€™s premier yacht club as well as its oldest registered sports organization. NJK has been the forerunner of Finnish yacht racing culture and has a long history with the Metre Classes. The Clubhouse, located on the beautiful island of Blekholmen is situated in Helsinkiโ€™s South Harbour, adjacent to the city center with berths for 125 yachts. NJK accommodates their 2500+ members, berths 440 sailing yachts, 90 dinghies and 374 motorboats at their two main harbours in Helsinki as well as at an additional 10 outstations in the Finnish archipelago, with the most westerly on the ร…land Islands.

International 12 Metre ClassABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL 12 METRE ASSOCIATION (ITMA)
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2021 12 Metre World Championship, Helsinki Finland

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