From Finnish Formula 18 Association
New Formula 18 Finnish Champions Crowned at HSK!
What a weekend at HSK! The Formula 18 Finnish Nationals (Sept 20–21) brought sailors together for two days of epic racing — with both wild winds and stunning sunshine!
Day 1: Racing was delayed due to super strong winds, but patience paid off and the F18 fleet hit the water for some intense action!
Day 2: Perfect sailing weather — blue skies, steady breeze, and fast-paced races all day!
Big shoutout to Race Officer Ari Peltomäki for top-notch race management!
2025 Finnish Champions: Ilkka Saura & Oliver Hartas
Silver: Valtteri Rahkonen & Antti Laukkanen
Bronze: Samuel Rinnetmäki & Markus Ahonen
This year we had many young & upcoming F18 sailors with us too 
each and everyone deserves their own medal as we got to experience sailing these beasts in really tough conditions!!
Huge thanks to all sailors, volunteers, and the amazing F18 community for making this event unforgettable!