Finn
Description
The Finn (also known as the Finn dinghy or Finn monotype) is a single-handed, cat-rigged sailboat renowned for its demanding nature and rich Olympic history. Designed in 1949 by Swedish naval architect Rickard Sarby, it was originally created for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland, where it debuted as the men's single-handed dinghy class. The boat's name "Finn" is a nod to the host country of those Games. It remained an Olympic class for men until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021 due to the pandemic), making it the longest-serving dinghy in Olympic sailing history, spanning nearly 70 years.
The standard boat dimensions
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Sails
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| Luff | 18.7 ft - (5700 mm) |
| Foot | 10.72 ft - (3267 mm) |
| Leech | * 19.44 ft - (5925 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 78.83 ° |
| Diagonal | 19.67 ft - (5995 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | * 101.23 ft² |
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