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NOR27

THE WORLD’S FIRST ALL-FEMALE 8mR TEAM FROM FINLAND HEADING TO THE WORLDS A team of young female sailors have taken command of the famous 8mR If, for the International 8 Metre World Cup 2025, 3rd-9th August in Turku, Finland. The captain of the team is Selma Valjus (27), who has collected experience, success, and medals in dinghies, ORC, and classic yachts. She is leading the project together with Martta Soini (26), who shares a similar sailing background. At the helm, they’ve secured Viivi Moisio (22), known from 6mR boats and seasoned in global sailing. The rest of the team includes: • Kaisla Jacoby (22), also known from 6mRs and the OGR (Ocean Globe Race), • Niki Blässar (30), with experience from Olympic campaigns and major championship medals, • Emma Seppä (28), a multi-time medalist in Finnish 6mR Championships, and • Anna Aulanko (22), a highly experienced classic boat crew member.