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!