Class40 –
Full speed ahead
Hardly any other class embodies the thrill of ocean sailing as much as the Class40. The boats are fast, uncompromising and built for real challenges on the open sea. Those who sail here love the adrenaline rush – and have the ambition to be among the leaders.
Up to 400 m² of sail area when sailing downwind: that's as much as two tennis courts – on a 12-metre boat!
The mast is approximately 19 metres high, which is equivalent to a six-storey residential building – made of carbon, of course.
Hull weight alone:
approx. 4,500 kg:
As light as a Smart car –
but with the volume
of a minibus.
Length: 12.50 m
Width: 4.50 m:
Wider than a truck – built for speed and stability on the ocean.
Top speeds of over 25 knots (≈ 46 km/h): That's faster than a motorboat on a planing run – powered only by wind energy.
High-tech instead of comfort: no toilet, no real bed – but a computer for weather routing and an autopilot that navigates day and night.
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Young. Fast. Successful.
Melwin Fink and Lennart Burke prove that peak performance is not a question of age. With youthful ambition, technical precision and genuine passion, they are shaking up the offshore scene. What drives them is more than just the desire to win – it is their fascination with speed, teamwork and adventure on the high seas.
Courageous, focused and with a healthy dose of madness, they prove that young sailors can also compete in the professional scene – and set new standards in the process.
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First Ship Home
Baltic 500
New route record
Victory and course record: in just 2 days, 1 hour and 9 minutes, they sailed the 500 nautical miles across the Baltic Sea – fast, precise and focused.
5th place
Atlantic Cup
Long-distance regatta on the US East Coast, where precise navigation, wind window recognition and continuous boat control are essential.
2nd place
Caribbean 600
Circuit around Caribbean islands with extreme course changes, high manoeuvrability and optimal sail trim utilisation.
14th place
Transat Jacques Vabre
Transatlantic regatta in which long-term strategy, consistent performance and material management over 4,300 nautical miles are crucial.
4th place
Rolex Fastnet Race
Legendary offshore race with complex weather analysis and high stress on crew and equipment over 600 nautical miles.
8th place
Normandy Channel Race
A challenging short-distance coastal race that requires tactics and quick manoeuvres in variable wind and current conditions.
Winner
American Trophy
A competition in which perfect sail tuning and risk management were the deciding factors in the fast-paced contest.
Youth Award
German Offshore Award
Award for outstanding young talents who combine technical expertise and passion in the offshore scene.
Trans-Ocean-Award (Melwin)
Race Award (Lennart)
Melwin and Lennart were honoured by Trans Ocean e.V. for their outstanding achievements in the Mini Transat.
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