Dear sailors,
With special pleasure I present you YC Labud and on behalf of our members and especially Finn sailors, I invite you to our club and to Finn World Masters Championship 2010. Already 85 years of organized sailing in our club is worth mentioning. Of course, there has been sailing in these waters throughout our past but although world has significantly changed during the time, devotion and passion for the sea and sailing remain the same, equally strong. That passion knows no borders and speaks all the languages therefore I am sure you will be fine in YC Labud.

Maybe because of the special connection between you, Finn sailors, and us from Labud. Sailing in Labud is all about the Finn sailing from the beginning. Our sailors celebrated the name of the club in the world. Bauman, Fabris, Cicarelli, Kuret,...are only part of our great history and results. Today, that great series continue with youngsters Kljaković-Gašpić Bambi and Mišura. So, being well known to the Finn world is no wonder especially if you know that we already organized top Finn events. European Championship in 1997, Masters in 2002 and Worlds in 2006. The best sailors were always our dear guests and this will be another great year for us all. We begin with Split Olympic Sailing Week in March and then European and World Masters in May. I am sure that you will receive our great hospitality and special atmosphere that we will create together. Top sailing and tension at the race area but at the same time pleasant and friendly before and after the sailing.

Your host city, Split is special place that leaves no one indifferent. Do not miss the opportunity to feel the city’s spirit and its 1700 years of history. So many stories to be told that you will remember for sure. We are sport city with 77 Olympic medal winners from different sports that speak for themselves. Little wonder that will again this year, beside sailing event, present to the world top sport event. Continental cup in Athletics will take place in Split in September when all the best athletes will gather again in Split after 1990 Europeans. Our star Blanka Vlasic will know how to welcome them.

And you?

Do not think twice. Come and enjoy real sailing in Split. Your club Labud is ready to welcome you.

See you in May.

Ivan Kuret, Race director