Last updated: 23.06.2025Towing a small boat is a great way to explore the lakes and the coastlines of Finland. To find out more about
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Mikko Manka, steamship enthusiast
It’s always nice to be able to introduce a new contributor to the Sail in Finland page. This time it’s my pleasure to introduce Mikko Manka, steamship enthusiast and tourism researcher at the University of Tampere.
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.
Bachelor thesis on boating in the Gulf of Finland by Manon Hollink
Last updated: 13.02.2025 Just received a copy of a very interesting Bachelor thesis on boating in the Gulf of Finland by Manon Hollink. The title
Guide to tying up to docks, piers and jetties
Guide to mooring techniques and etiquette in Finland. How to use stern buoys, piles, stern anchor and booms.
Bringing a boat on a trailer to Finland
Last updated: 14.02.2025 The Finnish archipelago and the inland lakes are rather sheltered waters. Both the archipelago as well as the lakes are also very
Leaving your boat in Finland for the winter
Last updated: 14.02.2025It’s no secret that Finland is a bit peripherally located at the far end of the Baltic sea, but the slightly remote location
Cruising guides for Finland
Last updated: 15.02.2025Cruising guide book The selection of cruising guides for Finland is very limited. Fortunately there exists one generic guidebook for the Finnish archipelago written
Anchoring and landing restrictions in Finland
Last updated: 27.07.2025One of the best things about sailing in Finland is that you can anchor or land quite freely. A safe harbor or
Viaporin Tuoppi – yacht race for wooden boats
Viaporin Tuoppi, is the biggest race for wooden yachts in northern Europe. Each year the race collects up towards 200 sailing yacht for a day of yacht racing at the Suomenlinna fortress in the heart of Helsinki.
ARC Baltic experience, interview with Tina and Richard Exley
Last updated: 28.02.2023 The World Crusing Club (of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, ARC, fame) organized their first Baltic rally in August 2014. I had
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.
Saimaa Canal boating guide
Last updated: 16.02.2025NOTE: Due to the Russian attack on Ukraine, the Finnish/Russian border is closed and you cannot use the Saimaa canal. The Lake
ARC Baltic Rally 2014
Last updated: 14.02.2025The World Crusing Club (of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, ARC, fame) has expanded into many new seas and oceans. This year the