Historic sweep at the Finnish Sailing and Boating Federation Gala

Winning Event of the Year and Marketing Achievement of the Year

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The 8mR World Cup, held in Turku this August, achieved outstanding recognition at the Finnish Sailing and Boating Federation’s annual gala, winning Event of the Year and Marketing Achievement of the Year.

**Event of the Year: 8mR World Cup Turku** From the left: Eero Lehtinen (Ruissalon Telakka), Max Nordlund (Finnish Eight Metre Association), Johan Öller (Project Manager), Hasse Karlsson (Airisto Segelsällskap), Maija Ruokonen (Turun Pursiseura). © Suomen Purjehdus ja Veneily

In addition, the world’s first all-female 8mR team, Sailing L8dies, was awarded Team of the Year, while the organising yacht club Airisto Segelsällskap i Åbo rf received the honour of Club of the Year, acknowledging the scale and success of this international undertaking.

**Team of the Year:** **Sailing L8dies.** *From the left: Kaisla Jacoby, Viivi Moisio, Anna Aulanko, Emma Seppä, Selma Valjus (Martta Soini and Niki Blässar absent).*

The 2025 World Cup brought together iconic classic yachts, hundreds of sailors from across the globe and over 80 volunteers, making Turku the centre of international sailing for one unforgettable week. These awards underline the impact, professionalism and spirit that defined the event.

**Yachtclub of the Year: Airisto Segelsällskap**. *From the left: Mats Welin (SPV), Hasse Karlsson (ASS), Mikael Still (SPV). © Suomen Purjehdus ja Veneily*

IEMA and the entire 8mR community extend our sincere thanks to all organisers, partners, volunteers and participants for making this achievement possible.

We’ll carry this momentum into the next chapter – the 2026 8mR World Cup in Bregenz, Austria.

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