2. Half hull of the Finn
History of the Finn
The Finn, a single handed dinghy, was designed in 1949 by Richard Sarby (hairdresser and builder of canoes!).
A wooden frame with (mostly) a multiplex skin.
After several selection trials with other designs, the Finn was chosen as the single handed dinghy for the Olympic Games of Helsinki in 1952. Ever since the Finn was selected for the Games and will again be present
in the Games in 2012 (Weymouth, UK) and 2016 (Rio de Janeiro).
Thanks to its superior sailing characteristics and the required involvement of the sailor, he Finn is still highly appreciated worldwide and is, after nearly sixty years. predominantly present at international events.
Sarby in his Finn
Original construction drawing
Line drawing of the Sarby Finn
Specification of Half hull
Length 45 cm
Scale 1 : 10
View Starboard (Port-side on request)
Colour hull and deck RAL 9010 (white) or varnished mahogany or as requested by customer
Colour centerboard RAL 9010 (white) or grey
Colour rudder RAL 9010 (white) or varnished mahogany
Panel 70 x 30 cm2, multiplex mahogany 18 mm
Colour of panel White, blue, transparant varnish (egg shell) in blank/mahogany/walnut or as requested by customer
Inscription Olympic rings - Olympic Finn - Finn emblem or as requested.
Examples of models delivered
First Price
Second Price
Open Dutch Championship Finn 2006 Third Price
Finn World Masters 2009 at Maubuisson (France)
Swiss Championship 2010
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