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Tag: Archipelago sea

The Archipelago Sea is roughly between the cities of Hangö, Turku/Åbo and Mariehamn.

Sailing in Finland in August
Destinations and attractions 
2024/10/072025/02/12

Canadian couple sailing in Finland in August

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Archipelago sea

Barb and Kevin from Ontario, Canada, came to sail in Finland in August and really liked their experience. The Archipelago Sea really is a great destination then.

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Seili new marina
Marinas and harbors 
2020/09/082025/02/27

Seili island revisited

Posted By: Håkan Mitts 360 panorama, Archipelago sea, guest harbor, marinas in Finland, Nagu

One of the most remarkable islands and boating destinations in the Archipelago Sea is the former hospital island Seili.

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saaristolautat.fi
Services 
2018/06/202025/02/27

Archipelago ferry routes online service

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Åland, Archipelago sea

The saaristolautat.fi web site offers information about all ferries in the Turku and Åland archipelagos. Information includes schedules, prices and more.

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Timo Oksanen Auroras Velkua Finland
Destinations and attractions 
2017/09/062025/02/14

Admire northern lights from a boat

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Archipelago sea, Sea of Bothnia, Turku, video

Northern Lights or Auroras (or Aurora Borealis) are some of the most spectacular natural phenomenons. Timo Oksanen has shot videos of auroras that you – with a little luck – can admire from the deck of a boat in southern Finland.

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Tall Ships Races 2017, Sörlandet leaving Turku
Everything else 
2017/08/232025/02/27

Tall Ships Races 2017 in Finland

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Archipelago sea, Gulf of Finland, Kotka, Tall Ships Races, Turku

I had the chance to participate in the Tall Ships Races 2017 in Finland on-board the Danish schooner Jylland. Welcome to share my experience as told on social media!

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Utö hotel harbor
Marinas and harbors 
2015/10/052025/02/14

Utö lighthouse island – at the edge of the archipelago

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Archipelago sea, Featured, guest harbor, lighthouse

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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Safe sailing 
2015/02/192025/02/15

Cruising guides for Finland

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Åland, Archipelago sea, Baltic Sea, Featured, guide book, Gulf of Finland, harbor pilot, Sea of Bothnia

Last updated: February 15th, 2025Cruising guide book The selection of cruising guides for Finland is very limited. Fortunately there exists one generic guidebook for the Finnish

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People 
2014/12/152023/02/28

ARC Baltic experience, interview with Tina and Richard Exley

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Åland, ARC Baltic Rally, Archipelago sea, Featured, Helsinki, Interview

Last updated: February 28th, 2023 The World Crusing Club (of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, ARC, fame) organized their first Baltic rally in August 2014.

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Stories from Finland 
2014/08/182025/02/14

ARC Baltic Rally 2014

Posted By: Håkan Mitts Åland, ARC Baltic Rally, Archipelago sea, Featured, Helsinki, Jurmo

Last updated: February 14th, 2025The World Crusing Club (of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, ARC, fame) has expanded into many new seas and oceans. This

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Marinas and harbors 
2014/05/102021/01/22

105 Rocks – Rosala – guest harbour

Posted By: Martin Edge 105 Rocks, Archipelago sea, guest harbor, Martin Edge

Last updated: January 22nd, 2021 I was in Rosala a couple of times. Even in late June it was starting to get popular and

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Marinas and harbors 
2014/05/102021/01/22

105 Rocks – Helsingholm – guest harbour

Posted By: Martin Edge 105 Rocks, Archipelago sea, Featured, Martin Edge

Last updated: January 22nd, 2021 Helsingholm was very busy in July, but I managed to find a wee spot amongst the motorboats, inshore of

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Marinas and harbors 
2014/05/022021/04/24

105 Rocks – Birsskär – guest harbour

Posted By: Martin Edge 105 Rocks, Archipelago sea, guest harbor, Martin Edge

Last updated: April 24th, 2021 This is a pleasant guest quay on a nature reserve island. It’s free, as far as I could tell

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Marinas and harbors 
2014/05/022014/05/20

105 Rocks – Glosan – natural harbour

Posted By: Martin Edge 105 Rocks, Archipelago sea, Martin Edge, natural harbors in Finland

Last updated: May 20th, 2014 This was a genuinely off-piste rock on which I spent a very pleasant and quiet night, but not one

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Marinas and harbors 
2014/05/022025/02/14

105 Rocks – Nagu – marina

Posted By: Martin Edge 105 Rocks, Archipelago sea, Featured, marinas in Finland, Martin Edge, Nagu, Nauvo

Last updated: February 14th, 2025 Ed. note: Martin seems to have been guided to the Nagu Yacht Club which is used in “overload” situations,

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