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Sphinx
FIN 4

Helsinki Sailing Society
L-4
 ·
1928
 ·
Sira

History

Sphinx FIN 4

Ake af Forselles was the owner for more than 20 years trom1940. After 4 attempts he managed to regain the Sinebrychoff Trophy for NJK in 1952 and he defended it again successfully in Sandhamn in 1955.Sphinx was for a long time considered almost unbeatable in very light conditions. She underwent major repair in 1961. The present owner KariToukolehto sailed her to 7th place in the 1975 World Cup.

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History

Build Year:
1928
Designer:
Gustav Estlander
Yard:
Åbo Båtsvarv - Tuku - Finland
Build in:
Finland
First Name:
Sphinx
First Owner:
Sigurd Frosterus
First Country:
Finland
First Sail no.:
L-4
Previous Names:

Current

Division:
Sira
Designer:
Condition:
Racing Internationally
Fleet:
Helsinki
Yacht Club:
Helsinki Sailing Society
Country:
Finland

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E-mail:
Website:
Socials:

Specs

Sphinx FIN 4

‍Sail Area: The total surface area of all sails on the yacht, determining its power and speed.
Main Sail: The large sail attached to the main mast, providing most of the propulsion.
Fore Triangle: The area between the mast, deck, and forestay where headsails are rigged.
LOA (Length Overall): The full length of the yacht from the tip of the bow to the end of the stern.
LWL (Length at Waterline): The length of the hull where it meets the water, affecting speed and stability.
Beam: The yacht's widest point, which impacts stability.
Draught: The vertical distance between the waterline and the bottom of the keel, affecting how deep the yacht sits in the water.
Weight: The overall mass of the yacht.
Construction: The materials and method used to build the yacht, such as wood, steel, or fiberglass.
Rig: The configuration of the yacht’s sails, masts, and rigging.

Technical Specs

Sail Area:
8.100
Main Sail:
Fore Triangle:
LOA:
1.510
LWL:
920
Beam:
260
Draught:
200
Weight:
Construction:
Wood
Rig:

Other Info

Design Year:
Other Names:
Clyde Based:

Results

Sphinx FIN 4 Sail Results
Competition Name
Rank
Net results
Results
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
Remarks
2008
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
11
108
134
15
16
11
11
9
16
15
26
15
2008
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
16
108
134
15
16
11
11
9
16
15
26
15
2003
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
5
57
72
10
11
11
7
9
15
9
2003
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
12
57
72
10
11
11
7
9
15
9
2004
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
5
90
110
20
18
20
14
7
14
17
2004
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
14
90
110
20
18
20
14
7
14
17
2013
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
18
170
198
28
23
26
17
18
23
18
21
24
DSQ R1
2013
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
22
170
198
28
23
26
17
18
23
18
21
24
DSQ R1
2014
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
12
84
111
12
14
17
14
14
27
13
2014
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
16
84
111
12
14
17
14
14
27
13
2015
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
10
103
119
16
13
7
13
16
13
11
15
4
11
2015
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
13
103
119
16
13
7
13
16
13
11
15
4
11
2017
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
22
196
225
22
20
22
27
22
19
17
18
29
29
DNC R9,10
2022
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
19
126
145
17
19
17
10
19
19
14
15
15
2022
World CupSira CupNeptune TrophyFirst Rule CupCoppa d’italiaGenerations CupCorinthian Trophy
20
126
145
17
19
17
10
19
19
14
15
15
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