After refining the use of toestraps, Paul would go on to practice hiking both ashore, with a bench and when afloat. This gave him a great advantage in his beloved strong winds

© IFA Paul Elvstrøm - The legacy defines the man
Paul Elvstrøm had an immeasurable impact on almost every corner of the sailing world, but it was through his time in the Finn that he became a household name and a sailing superstar in Denmark.