Finn sailing

[surf nazi]

nah was second... wishing for some wind so i can at least sit on the side but dont think thats going to happen

wow. Great job !

 

[Couta]

Rum Monkey was up there again today...but race 3 was abandoned...he's definitely found some down range speed!

 

[Couta]

Rum Monkey was up there again today...but race 3 was abandoned...he's definitely found some down range speed!

And again last night...rounded 2nd in another race that was abandoned due to a gate mark issue...went on to have 2 more good results... now sitting 7th overall! I need to find out what he's drinking!!

 

[Jethrow]

Nice one @Rum Monkey!

 

[Rum Monkey]

And again last night...rounded 2nd in another race that was abandoned due to a gate mark issue...went on to have 2 more good results... now sitting 7th overall! I need to find out what he's drinking!!

the local beers are giving me plenty of wind

 

[Rum Monkey]

3 in masters and 7th overaal

 

[Couta]

Rum Monkey...Great result & well done...But you know that means you now have a target on your back!!🤣🤣😳

 

[Jono]

Long way for 4 races. I hope the rest of the trip goes well.

 

[Rum Monkey]

paying for it now!!!

 

[Rum Monkey]

 

[Couta]

Hey Rum Monkey...Nasty fart or what? You look (rightfully!) pleased!! (Ya mates...not so much!🤣) Obviously before the Ouzo took its toll! Congratulations mate...looking forward to catching up ...and taking you on at QLD States next month. Special mention... RQYS is the venue for the 2026 Gold Cup!!! how good is that!!?! Open invitation to all Finnsters to have a crack at RumMonkey on his own turf!!🤣🤣.

 

[Couta]

So it's time to start planning your trip down under with the World Masters coming to Brisbane in 2026... Good times indeed!

 

[Alan Crawford]

Here's a link to an interesting early history of molded plywood dinghy construction. This was posted on the Wooden Finn Facebook page and worth a repost here. There's discussion of several classes but the Finn seems to get the most attention.

Dinghy Democracy — Southern Woodenboat Sailing

in the 50’s &60’s new lightweight inexpensive dinghy classes for kids and teenagers were on drawing boards or being developed in boatbuilders sheds and beachside sailing clubs were starting up all over Australia. This was only made possible by significant technical developments with ply shee

southernwoodenboatsailing.com

 

[Couta]

Latest Finntalks...worth a watch:

 

[Ramona]

Interesting article about the Finns built for the 1956 Olympic games. Mine is probably one of the five delivered to Sydney. At least I now have a build date to put on a plaque.

 

[Couta]

Regatta done and dusted...too much fun was had! 41 entries made the competition tight regardless of where you found yourself in the fleet.....and the legendary lunch lived up to every expectation!🤣😁😳

 

[Couta]

So guess wot I got for not dying this year! Prezzie to self....and with 3 boats in less than 3 years, there's an intervention just around the corner.

So sweet.....putting it all together...bimbling on a beautiful spring day..perfect!

 

[Jethrow]

There's pressure being brought to bare from a certain long term Finn sailor on Pittwater who sustained a head injury recently, spruiking the Pittwater locals to get involved in the Brisbane Masters Worlds. Sounds like fun...

 

[Couta]

Jethrow...you'll kick yourself if you miss it! Our little club here in Vic has gone from 0 boats 3 years ago...to now 15....with a target of 20 by the end of the Nationals we'll be hosting in January. The QLD state champs drew 41 boats.. The Gold Cup, Masters and Silver Cup events at RQ in '26 are a drawcard...but it's the fun-factor within the fleet that is the big attraction.
And this little boat belonged to the same bloke that sold your "Bonked on the Bokko" mate his beautiful boat...
Do yourself a favour...get into it!

 

[Rum Monkey]