The NJK Open Spring Cup, a Match Race organised by the NJK Sailing Centre in Finland, was the official stage 5 of the World Match Racing Tour’s 2023 season.
Day 1 at the Spring Cup started with light winds and towards midday they changed to jib as the wind picked up. The Leading skippers on Day 1 were Bjorn Hansen, Mati Sepp and Jon Eriksson. Day 2 again started with light winds and then the wind picked up later on in the afternoon. The Round Robin’s we’re completed on Day 2 with Hansen securing 10 wins and Sepp securing 9/ 10 wins. Knip, Tallberg and Eriksson all scored 7/10 wins. Björn Hansen (SWE) and his Team win the NJK Open Spring Cup in Finland. Final standings below:
Overall standings:
WORLD MATCH RACING TOUR
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