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The HSS Classic Yacht Symposium 2026 in Helsinki is a sell-out success, attracting classic sailing enthusiasts, designers, and historians from over 20 countries. Paul Cayard, America's Cup champion and current World Champion, headlines the event with a keynote on the Star Class's enduring appeal. Australian sailor Peter Shipway shares insights from his 31 Hobart races, highlighting the evolution of high-performance sailing.
The symposium also honors outstanding contributions to classic yacht preservation with the Singoalla Award. Ed Kastelein receives the International Singoalla Award for his work in recreating historic yachts like Westward and Atlantic. Joakim Håkans wins the Nordic Singoalla Award for revitalizing the Åbo Båtvarf in Turku.
The organizing committee emphasizes the symposium's global significance and looks forward to the next gathering in March 2027. The classic yacht community's passion shines brightly at this year’s event.
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