Finn Preps – Ready for the New Season!
Our sponsor Finn Sailing Academy not only trains you on the water but also shares valuable boat maintenance tips!Season Check for Your Finn:
Check or replace your mast secure line
Add a sail secure line at the end of the boom (if you don’t have one)
Inspect your rudder retaining clip for strength
Consider installing a guide roll in your boom to reduce line wear
Lubricate your mast base spindle for smooth rotation
Check the daggeboard shockcord: replace if not really strong
Check the boom shockcord: replace if not strong any more
Lubricate your bailers
Use McLube on your blocks & traveler
Check the vang-shackle if its tight well; secure it.
Check and replace any worn-out lines
Ensure a smooth transition from your halyard to steel cable
Mark a reference distance at your deck chocks
Add a scale at an adjustable daggerboard
Tie a control knot in your mainsheet to secure the boom angle
Bonus tip: Wear a helmet in strong winds – available from €29.90!
Want to join the Finn World Masters 2025 but don’t have a boat?
There are still charter boats available through Finn Sailing Academy!More info: www.finnsailingacademy.com
Contact Filipe Silva for personal advice.
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