It’s a great pleasure for us that Škoda Finland is the main partner of the Europe Class World Championship sailing here in Hanko. Environmental issues and the wellbeing of the sea are close to the sailors’ hearts. What similarities are there between Škoda Finland, the Europe Class sailors, and Europe Class sailing? “Sailing is […]
Read MoreGreetings from Mikael Lindqvist, Commodore HSF
Tomorrow is a big day, so the Open Week will start and open up the European Class World Championship races. This is the first time the competition is held in Hanko. What makes Hanko so special and the best place to hold the event this year? That’s a good question actually. I think one good […]
Read MoreAccommodation and activities in Hanko
Hanko is a major sailing centre in Finland, offering excellent sailing conditions, a large harbour and an experienced race organisation. Hanko is also famous for its beautiful villas and sandy beaches, which attract a lot of visitors especially during summer. Photo: Esko Tuomisto
Read MoreMeet the host country sailors!
While we wait for the start of this summer’s major sailing events, we are introducing some Finnish sailors that you will encounter on the racecourse this summer. Who are they? Why did they choose Europe Class? And how is it to sail in a country up north like Finland? Take a look – maybe you […]
Read MoreThe round-the-world sailor Tapio Lehtinen patron of Europe Class world championships
Europe Class Finland, 9.2.2024 at 11.00 am Tapio Lehtinen, famous round-the-world sailor, is the official patron of the Europe Class World Championships 2024. He is currently sailing the Ocean Globe Race 2023 with his young team, and plays a crucial role as a role model and inspiration for young sailors. The Europe Class World Championship […]
Read MoreNotice of Race for Europe Class Worlds has been published
13 December 2023 NoR is available on the Official Notice Board – manage2sail.com: International Europe Class World Championship 2024 & open week manage2sail
Read MoreEurope Class World Championships 2024 in Hanko with Škoda as main cooperation partner
Finland has the honour to organise the Europe Class World Championships in Hanko in the summer of 2024. The responsible organisers are Hangö Segelförening (HSF) and Suomen E-jollaliitto – Europe Class Finland. Our main cooperation partner and sponsor is Škoda Finland. The cooperation was made public during the Alfons Håkans Hanko Regatta on 8 July […]
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