The Finn Class is delighted to announce that an agreement has been reached to host the 2027 Finn World Masters at Forio, situated on the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, Italy. The event will coincide with the 38th America’s Cup, being held in Naples in 2027, providing Finn sailors a unique opportunity to participate in a major regatta while also experiencing the America’s Cup.
The event will be co-organised by the Cicolo Nautico Punta Imperatore in Forio and the Reale Yacht Club Canottieri Savoia in Naples, which has recently been confirmed as the sailing base for Team New Zealand, the current defenders of the America’s Cup.
Ischia is renowned for its beauty and mountainous landscape, featuring a 34 km coastline. The island is famous for its beaches, thermal spas, unique wines, and rich Mediterranean cuisine. Located at the northern end of Naples Bay, it has been a popular tourist destination since the 1950s and 1960s, often appearing in Hollywood films.
Following a brief visit to Forio last week, Andy Denison, President of the Finn Masters, remarked, “The Finn Class has been presented with a unique opportunity to host the Finn World Masters in the same waters and at the same time as the America’s Cup, in which many former Finn sailors are taking part. Ischia can be described as a ‘jewel in a crown of islands’ in the Gulf of Naples, and the venue itself is ideally suited to the Masters and provides an idyllic setting for what we expect will be a popular event and an exciting competition.”
Pasquale Orofino, Commodore of Cicolo Nautico Punta Imperatore and a Finn sailor himself, expressed his excitement over the decision made by the Finn Masters Committee to award the event to his home club in Ischia. He stated, “I am truly thrilled and delighted that the Finn Class has chosen Forio d’Ischia as the venue for the Finn World Master 2027. Now it’s time to turn this excitement and joy into concrete commitment, to ensure the success and excellence of the event. My sincere thanks go to Andy and Robert for their time and dedication, and to the entire committee for the trust placed in us.”
Further details of the event and updates can be found on the Finn Class website: https://finnclass.org/event-page/2027-world-masters-ischia.
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