The Finn World Masters started today in Helsinki with Dutch sailor Pieter-Jan Postma winning the opening two races ©International Finn Class

Dutch sailor Pieter Jan Postma claimed victory in both of his opening races at the 2022 Finn World Masters today in Helsinki.

Postma crossed the line first, with Laurent Hay of France placing second in both races too.

Peter Peet made it two in the top three from The Netherlands, placing third in his opener and seventh in his second for a total of 10.

Karl Purdie of New Zealand is in fourth with 14 points after placing ninth and fifth.

The Finn World Masters got underway in Helsinki with two races as part of the eight-round regatta ©International Finn Class
The Finn World Masters got underway in Helsinki with two races as part of the eight-round regatta ©International Finn Class

Bas de Waal and Sander Willems from The Netherlands are in fifth and sixth overall on 18 and 22 points respectively, with de Waal finishing third in the second race of the day.

Slovakia's Peter Mosny, Filipe Silva of Portugal, Freddy Markelin of Finland and Britain's John Greenwood complete the top 10 for now.

Valerian Lebrun from France, the 2021 champion, has not returned to defend his title.