The 2024 Finn OpenEuropeans (incorporating the U23 and Masters Europeans) will return to Cannes, 20 years after the same club held the Finn World Masters. The host club will be the Yacht Club de Cannes, which has also organised the Semaine Internationale des Finn.

Located at the Pointe Croisette, the infrastructure of the Yacht Club de Cannes is organized in an area of approximately 600 square metres including offices, locker rooms, sailing and competition school, 130 berths reserved for members, a crane and a club house with bar and restaurant, and a private harbour with crane. On the water, there are two possible race areas – East Bay and West Bay – protected by the islands of Lérins. 

Cannes is one of the most attractive Mediterranean destinations, with spectacular beaches an in addition to the Vieux Port and Le Suquet, which bring a picturesque supplement to the area. Cannes is world famous for its film festivals and yachting events.

There is a huge range of accommodation in Cannes, from upmarket hotels to budget conscious apartments. Everyone can find accommodation that suits them according to his budget, with most bookable online. 

Transport

Located 27 km from Nice Côte d’Azur airport, Cannes can be reached in less than 30 minutes. Nice Côte d’Azur serves 90 destinations with direct flights, and almost 50 airlines 

Cannes is linked to all major European cities by road. The city is connected by the A8 motorway, ‘La Provençale’ (exit Cannes La Bocca or Mougins/Cannes), from Aix en Provence to the west and Italy to the east. 

The city of Cannes has excellent connections via TGV and express train, which link it to all French regions and the major cities of Europe. 

Finns

Today there are 25 Finns based at the YC de Cannes where many regattas are organised throughout the year, including the for the International Finn Week since 2003. 

In 2004, the Yacht Club De Cannes was the host of the Finn World Masters with 192 competitors.