Preliminary results of the offshore race for ORC C group have been published at Manage2Sail

Welcome to Racing Day One at 2019 Baltic Offshore Week in Helsinki! Teams were preparing for the offshore race to start with a first warning signal at 11am. Skippers Meeting was at 9am in front of the Race Office in Helsinki Marina.

Heikki Räisänen from Avomeripurjehtijat – Finnish Offshore Racing Association introduced the RC chaired by PRO Madis Ausman, Jury and regatta crew to the sailors.
Regatta Director Sakari Laulajainen reminded the teams about the regatta dinner in the marina tonight.
Samuli Leisti responsible for the regatta sponsorship relations introduced the supporters North Sails and Magic Marine. He also reminded to keep the sea clean since with the Zer0Emission project and with the support of Wärtsilä Corporation the cleaning system will be used in the marina during the regatta to clean 25,000 litres waters in an hour with this system.
PRO Madis Ausman explained what to expect from today’s race with length of 30, 40 and 47 nM respectively for groups C, B and A. He was also warning the teams to communicate with the RC via VGF when finishing during the night. Good luck for today!

As per Notice of Race #6, ORC A and B classes has been divided into two equal groups.

ORC A – 14 entries – see the list

ORC B – 15 entries – see the list

ORC C – 11 entries – see the list

Race Office in Katajanokka – Kanavaranta 15, Helsinki – is open until 9 pm on Thursday, June 13.

• Bow Numbers, Backstay Pennants and tracking devices will be given at the Race Office
• Official Notice Board is located in front of the Race Office
• Sails and other stuff can be stored in yellow truck located in the parking lot next to Race Office
• Sailing Instructions have been published at Notice Board in Manage2Sail
• Offshore Course description will be published by 9 pm as per Notice of Race.