Cannes International Regatta 2009

Words and pictures by Overseas Agency   21 Feb 2009

sent by FRANCOIS RICHARD

TAPIO NIRKKO one of the best Finn class international hopes dominated a solid 80 boat fleet representing 11 nations at the 2009 Cannes International Regatta.

Nirkko, now 25, already competed in the 2008 Olympics and started his Finn career 4 years ago.  He won the regatta 9 pts clear of German hope Jan Kurfeld from Rostock, and Swede Bjorn Allanson in third.

Nirkko and Allanson both used the latest WB sail designed sails. This specific technology was developed  4 years ago and is in favour with the best Scandinavian and  Olympic sailors. It uses High Tech Contender fabric which is both light and long lasting.

The winner also uses Devoti boats.

Six races were held in all round conditions with two races around 20 to 25 knots

Results: http://www.yachtclubdecannes.com/indexy.asp?url=asp/pagy.asp&id=83