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  • Seili new marina

    Seili island revisited

    One of the most remarkable islands and boating destinations in the Archipelago Sea is the former hospital island Seili.
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    Marinas and harbors 
  • Loviisa harbor view

    Loviisa and the Laivasilta marina

    Today Loviisa is a quaint small city especially known for it's pretty wooden houses. The Laivasilta marina offers good services and lots of activities in the heart of the wooden house district.
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    Marinas and harbors 
  • Sapokka harbor

    Kotka and the Sapokka marina

    Kotka is the biggest city on the eastern Gulf of Finland. Kotka offers boaters all the services of a major city, a strong maritime heritage and good services in the Sapokka marina.
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    Marinas and harbors 
  • Hamina Rampsi

    Hamina and Tervasaari marina Rampsi

    Hamina is the eastern-most city on the Gulf of Finland. Head for the Rampsi marina on the Tervasaari peninsula to visit to the circular city.
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    Marinas and harbors 
  • Utö hotel harbor

    Utö lighthouse island – at the edge of the archipelago

    The Utö lighthouse island is the southern-most inhabited spot in Finland. It is also one of the most important navigational landmarks.
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    Marinas and harbors 
  • Reposaari marina

    Reposaari

    Reposaari is a small island community that used to host one of the busiest harbors in Finland. Now it is a nice sailing destination.
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    Marinas and harbors 
Seili new marinaLoviisa harbor viewSapokka harborHamina RampsiUtö hotel harborReposaari marina

Stories from Finland

8mR World Cup 2025
Stories from Finland 

8mR World Cup in Turku 2025

24.06.2025 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on 8mR World Cup in Turku 2025

The premier yachting event in Finland in 2025 is the 8mR World Cup in Turku. This post is intended as a backgrounder on 8 meter yachts and the 2025 World Cup.

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Classic Yacht Symposium 2023 in Helsinki

Finnish Classic Yacht Symposium – 10 year anniversary retrospective

02.08.2023 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Finnish Classic Yacht Symposium – 10 year anniversary retrospective
NJK satama Klippan

Photos of old Helsinki ships, shores and yachts in color

06.04.2019 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Photos of old Helsinki ships, shores and yachts in color
Atlantic crossing in the Baltic Sea

Sailing 2700 nautical miles non-stop in the Baltic Sea

20.08.2018 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Sailing 2700 nautical miles non-stop in the Baltic Sea
Swan 36 and Swan 38

The history of Nautor’s Swan

15.04.2017 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on The history of Nautor’s Swan

Destinations and Attractions

Vellamo museum center
Destinations and attractions 

Vellamo – Maritime museum of Finland – online tour

23.02.2025 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Vellamo – Maritime museum of Finland – online tour

The museum center Vellamo in Kotka is the home to the Maritime Museum of Finland. Explore the museum highlights with 360° panoramas.

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Sailing in Finland in August

Canadian couple sailing in Finland in August

07.10.2024 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Canadian couple sailing in Finland in August
Timo Oksanen Auroras Velkua Finland

Admire northern lights from a boat

06.09.2017 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Admire northern lights from a boat
City hopping eastern Gulf of Finland

City hopping in the eastern Gulf of Finland

13.07.2017 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on City hopping in the eastern Gulf of Finland
Tall Ships Races

Sail to Finland with the Tall Ships Races

01.05.2017 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Sail to Finland with the Tall Ships Races

Services

Introducing the Finnish sauna
Services 

Introducing the Finnish sauna to boaters

22.06.2025 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Introducing the Finnish sauna to boaters

The Finnish sauna is an inseparable part of boating in Finland. This post introduces the Finnish sauna for boaters to enjoy this part of the Finnish sailing and experience.

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Finnish boating NGOs

Finnish volunteer organizations working for boaters

04.04.2025 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Finnish volunteer organizations working for boaters
saaristolautat.fi

Archipelago ferry routes online service

20.06.2018 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Archipelago ferry routes online service
Slipways in Finland

Slipways in Finland

01.12.2015 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Slipways in Finland
Leaving your boat in Finland for the winter

Leaving your boat in Finland for the winter

27.02.2015 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Leaving your boat in Finland for the winter

Safe sailing

3 must-have mobile apps
Safe sailing 

3 must-have navigation and safety apps for your mobile phone

04.07.2018 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on 3 must-have navigation and safety apps for your mobile phone

Last updated: 14.02.2025Your mobile phone can be very useful as a navigation and safety tool in Finland. If you plan on boating or sailing in

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Guide to tying up to docks, piers and jetties

Guide to tying up to docks, piers and jetties

03.04.2015 Martin Edge Comments Off on Guide to tying up to docks, piers and jetties
Cruising guides for Finland

Cruising guides for Finland

19.02.2015 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Cruising guides for Finland
Anchoring and landing restrictions in Finland

Anchoring and landing restrictions in Finland

24.01.2015 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Anchoring and landing restrictions in Finland
Responsible use of fire

Responsible use of fire

10.07.2014 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Responsible use of fire
Emergency sail repair and preventive maintenance

Emergency sail repair and preventive maintenance

19.06.2014 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Emergency sail repair and preventive maintenance

People

Frank Hellsten
People 

Interview with Frank Hellsten

07.04.2019 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Interview with Frank Hellsten

Last updated: 14.02.2025 Frank Hellsten has made a big splash recently on Facebook with his colorized sailing and boating photos from Helsinki. The photos

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Mikko Manka

Mikko Manka, steamship enthusiast

28.10.2015 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Mikko Manka, steamship enthusiast
ARC Baltic experience, interview with Tina and Richard Exley

ARC Baltic experience, interview with Tina and Richard Exley

15.12.2014 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on ARC Baltic experience, interview with Tina and Richard Exley
Interview with Greg Ward

Interview with Greg Ward

24.03.2014 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Interview with Greg Ward
Incila Oezmert from Sailvation Media

Interview with Incila Oezmert from Sailvation

01.10.2013 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Interview with Incila Oezmert from Sailvation
Interview with Martin Edge, skipper of Zophiel

Interview with Martin Edge, skipper of Zophiel

17.07.2013 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Interview with Martin Edge, skipper of Zophiel

Everything else

Nautor ClubSwan 43
Everything else 

Interactive tour of the ClubSwan 43 by Nautor Swan

20.02.2025 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Interactive tour of the ClubSwan 43 by Nautor Swan

Interactive 360 degree tour of the ClubSwan 43 by Nautor Swan, a one-design racer/cruiser from Nautor Swan´s racing-focused Club line.

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Tall Ships Races 2017, Sörlandet leaving Turku

Tall Ships Races 2017 in Finland

23.08.2017 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Tall Ships Races 2017 in Finland
Book: Sailing in Finland

“Sailing in Finland” guide book review

31.12.2016 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on “Sailing in Finland” guide book review
Bringing a boat on a trailer to Finland

Bringing a boat on a trailer to Finland

27.03.2015 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on Bringing a boat on a trailer to Finland
A comparison to the British Channel Islands

A comparison to the British Channel Islands

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8mR World Cup 2025
Stories from Finland 

8mR World Cup in Turku 2025

24.06.2025 Håkan Mitts Comments Off on 8mR World Cup in Turku 2025

The premier yachting event in Finland in 2025 is the 8mR World Cup in Turku. This post is intended as a backgrounder on 8 meter yachts and the 2025 World Cup.

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