The ninth HSS Classic Yacht Symposium was a great success, with 250 classic yacht owners, crew, friends, boatbuilders and enthusiasts gathering at the Helsinki Music Centre
Organised by Helsinki Sailing on behalf of Helsingfors Segelsallskap, the symposium featured talks on a number of classic yacht subjects, as well as more modern ones, and encouraged discussion among friends about classic yachts of all types.
The symposium started with eight bells, marking the life of founder Esko Kilpi, who died in January.
Keynote speakers covered many aspects of classic yachting
Pelle Petterson, yachtsman, naval architect, industrial designer and Olympic medallist looked back on a lifetime of sailing, starting with a bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, challenging for the America’s Cup and many of his designs for the Maxi Class, 8-Metres…