Classic 6 Metre yachts racing in the Helsinki archipelago

FIN/HEL/NJK/2027

International Six Metre World Championship

Six days of open-sea racing on Helsinki's 1952 Olympic waters, with one of the largest 6 Metre fleets ever assembled. World-class race management, the class's best sailors — and summer evenings that never fully darken.

INFORegistration / M2S Opens 16.11.2026

8–13 Aug 2027

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NJK, est. 1861

Organising authority

Blekholmen

South Harbour, Helsinki

Two divisions

Classic & Open

The event

Sixes return to Helsinki’s Olympic Waters

Helsinki 1952 · 6mR

In August 2027, the 6 Metre World Championship returns to Helsinki, as the city celebrates 75 years since hosting the 1952 Summer Olympics — the last Games in which the 6 Metre class competed as an Olympic class.

Many of the yachts that took part in the 1952 sailing events are still actively competing to this day, creating a continuity between the Olympic fleet of 1952 and today’s international fleet.

Notice of Race will be published in October. Entry opens 16.11.2026 at 09:00 CET.

The 2027 Worlds will largely follow the concept of the Dragon Europeans 2026 in Helsinki. Here is a video from the event.

The host club

Nyländska Jaktklubben — sailing from Blekholmen since 1861

Nyländska Jaktklubben

Founded in 1861, NJK is one of the oldest yacht clubs in the Nordics. Its island pavilion on Blekholmen was designed in 1900 by the yacht designer and architect Gustaf Estlander, and still serves as clubhouse, race office and dining room.

The club has run World Championships for the Dragon, 6mR and 12mR classes, and the harbour is being renovated ahead of 2027 to give competitors even better facilities — all within minutes of the centre of Helsinki.

Founded
1861
Pavilion
Estlander, 1900
Location
Blekholmen island
Boat launch
West Harbour

Programme

Seven days on the Gulf of Finland

  1. Thu 5 – Sat 7 AugEntry, registration, lift-in & measurement & Crew Party Saturday 7.8
  2. Sun 8 AugPractice race & opening
  3. Mon 9 AugChampionship races & Mayor’s Reception
  4. Tue 10 AugChampionship races
  5. Wed 11 AugChampionship races
  6. Thu 12 AugChampionship races
  7. Fri 13 AugFinal race & prize giving and Regatta Dinner

Provisional schedule — subject to the final Notice of Race.

Practical information

Getting here, logistics and where to stay

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Travelling to Helsinki

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Helsinki-Vantaa airport has direct flights from all major 6mR nations — Germany, Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and the USA. The airport is 30 minutes from the South Harbour by train or taxi. Daily ferries connect Helsinki with Stockholm, Tallinn and Travemünde, and the Baltic motorways make road transport straightforward.

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Finnlines ferry routes

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Finnlines, a Grimaldi Group company, is a proud partner of the 6mR World Championship 2027. Participants will enjoy good offers on Finnlines as well as on other Grimaldi-owned lines from several European places and also from North America. A reservation code will be published within the next weeks so that teams can make their bookings — more information, prices and the reservation code will follow within days or weeks, and we will inform you as soon as they are available. Finnlines is the practical way to bring boats, trailers and support vehicles: Travemünde–Helsinki (Germany, daily), Rostock–Helsinki (Germany), Malmö–Travemünde (Sweden connection) and Kapellskär–Naantali (Sweden). Crews may travel with their vehicle; book cargo space well in advance for 2027. If needed, our Logistics team will assist you — see their contact details in the Contact section.

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Lift in and out & race office (5 - 7.8)

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Measurement, lift-in and lift-out are handled at Lindgrenin Telakka in the West Harbour, with cradles and masts stored on site. Entry, registration and all race documents are handled at the race office at Lindgrenin Telakka 5-7.8 and from 8.8 onwards at the NJK pavilion on Blekholmen.

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Accommodation — partner hotels

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Our partner hotels are Original Sokos Hotel Pier 4, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni and Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki, all only a few hundred metres from the tender pier serving the regatta harbour. Rooms are held for competitors, teams and guests; Booking details will follow soon.. SHUTTLE SERVICE During the event between the partner hotels and ferrypoint to the venue NJK Blekholmen. 

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Race Venue

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Regatta harbour at Blekholmen: race office, sailors lounge, jury, info point, storage and sauna, plus berths for the 6mR fleet and tenders. Shuttle service and waterbus connect the island to the city.

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Sailing area

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The race courses lie off Isosaari, 5.5 NM from NJK Blekholmen (45–60 min transit). Well outside the inner city channels, they offer true open-sea conditions with clean winds and Baltic swell, tactical shifts off the outer archipelago, and a scenic setting among historic sea fortresses.

The class

Long, narrow, and beautifully unforgiving

Classic Division

Yachts designed before 1965 — varnished wood, low freeboard and the lines of a golden age of yacht design.

Open Division

Contemporary hulls built to the same metre rule, blending modern rigs with century-old proportions.

The Metre Rule

Length, sail area and displacement traded against one another — no two 6mRs are ever quite the same.

Local fleet

One of the world's strongest 6mR nations

Finland has one of the largest and most competitive Six Metre fleets in the world, with classic and modern boats racing nationally and internationally throughout the season.

Finnish crews have taken multiple World and European titles over the years — and charter boats will be available to visiting teams in 2027.

25
Classics
3
Open
5
Charter boats

Summer 2027

Experience the Ultimate 6mR Summer in Finland – 2027!

Finland offers an exceptional circuit of high-level regattas for the 6mR class in 2027. With a strong and active local fleet, every regatta guarantees intense, world-class competition. Stay the summer and compete in multiple top-tier events — we make your campaign smooth and hassle-free.

The 2027 Finnish 6mR Regatta Circuit+
June 12–13, 2027Helsinki RegattaHelsinki
June 19–20, 2027BS Classic RegattaHelsinki
July 9–11, 2027Hangö RegattaHanko
July 23–25, 2027Helsinki Tune-up WeekendHelsinki
July 30 – August 1, 2027Finnish ChampionshipsHelsinki
August 8–13, 20276mR World ChampionshipHelsinki
August 20–22, 2027HSS 134 Years Baltic Classic Masters Champagne RegattaHelsinki
Why Race in Finland in 2027?+

Strong Fleet & Tough Competition

Finland boasts a substantial number of active 6mR boats, ensuring tight racing, great sportsmanship, and high-level competition at every event.

World-Class Venues

From historic Helsinki waters to the legendary sailing hub of Hanko, experience some of the finest archipelago racing grounds in the world.

Full Support Logistics

We provide comprehensive local assistance so you can focus entirely on your performance on the water.

Comprehensive Local Support & Services+

Boat & Trailer Storage

Safe and secure storage for your boats, trailers, and equipment between regattas at Jouko Lindgren's Yard (Telakka).

Local Crew Availability

Need extra hands on deck? We can help connect you with skilled, knowledgeable local crew members.

Temporary Berthing

Assistance in securing temporary mooring and harbor spaces during the events.

Accommodation & Logistics

Guidance with local accommodations, transport logistics, and any other practical needs you may have.

Boat Transfers

Potential assistance with boat transfers between regattas if needed.

Combine the Worlds with a summer tour of Finland's best regattas — we take care of the logistics.

Plan your 2027 campaign

Conditions

Helsinki in early August

Weather briefing by meteorologist Martin Gahmberg

August racing on the Gulf of Finland is full of variety. Southwest is the most common wind direction — it is both the sea breeze and the typical large-scale flow from passing weather systems — while easterly winds along the Gulf of Finland are also common and have become more typical in recent years. Helsinki's northerly location means days can vary a lot depending on how the weather systems hit: from light and shifty to fresh or strong, and from sunny to rainy.

Current weather & forecast (FMI)Sea conditions & water temperature (FMI)
Air temperature
≈20 °C

Typical highs 17–23 °C, occasionally up to 25 °C; around 12 °C at night

Water temperature
17–18 °C

Usually between 15–20 °C — refreshing

Prevailing wind
SW

41% of hours, mean speed 13.4 kn; easterlies second at 16%

Variability
High

Light and shifty to fresh or strong — sun or rain

The sea is refreshing at around 17–19 °C — bring layers, a windproof jacket, rain gear and shorts.

Climate statistics for Harmaja, 1–15 August, 10:00–19:00 local time, 2000–2026. Courtesy of meteorologist Martin Gahmberg.

6 Metre Worlds 2027 — FIN HEL NJK
Nyländska JaktklubbenCity of Helsinki

Save the date

8–13 August 2027

Owners, crews, partners, media and volunteers — register your interest and we will send the Notice of Race and entry details as soon as they are published.

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Contacts

Project management6mrworlds27@njk.fi
Race managementracemanagement.6mrworlds27@njk.fi
International Jury

  • Miro Bjelajac

    Jury Chair (IJ), CRO

  • Gordon Stedwick

    Member (IJ), UK

  • Jörn-Christoph Jensen

    Member (IJ), GER

  • Susanne Kuusansalo

    Member (IJ), FIN

Measurement

  • Kaj-Enno Brink

    Head of Measurement

Communicationscommunications.6mrworlds27@njk.fi
Security

  • Gustav Öller

    Head of Security

Logisticslogistics.6mrworlds27@njk.fi

  • Jouni Rajala

    International Shipments

  • Aaro Immonen

    Lift-in & lift-out, Lindgrenin Telakka

Partnersjohan.oller@njk.fi

  • Johan Öller

    Partners & Sponsors

    +358 44 9449849

  • Patrick Sandman

  • Casper Grönblom

    NJK