(Helsinki (Lauttasaari), Finland)- The Finnish J/70 Sailing League
completed their final event in Lauttasaari, just off the mouth of
Helsinki harbor. Going into the finale, the top team was Åländska
Segelsällskapet's first team; they had a solid five-point lead over
Mariehamns Seglarförening (MSF), who in turn was just one point ahead of
Helsinki's Brändö Seglarea. However, because of the racing has been so
close by the top teams, it was believed by many that it would be hard
to displace any of the top three from the podium. 
There
was no question that Åländska SS crew were confident. “Our goal is to
win the last race. Our team is in really a good mood and the training
has gone well. We hope windy weather, because it's our strength,” said
MSF Captain Henrik Lundberg. No question, those were prophetic words
for them. The regatta culminated with the Åländska SS First team taking the overall championship. Second, was the women’s team from Nyländska Jaktklubben (NJK) and taking third because of a strong performance in the last event was Mariehamns Seglarförening (MSF).
The
teams consisted of four-man crew, whose configurations were different
in different races. In the competition, Åländska SS's top team was
Daniel Mattsson, Mathias Dahlman, Isak Nordlund and Staffan Lindberg.Thanks to its victory, Åländska Segelsällskapet will be able to sail to the Nord Stream Race offshore competition in 2018. In addition, the top teams will be able to compete in the 2018 Sailing Champions League qualifying rounds. Follow the Finnish J/70 Sailing League Facebook page here For more Finnish J/70 Sailing League information Add to Flipboard Magazine.
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