Last updated: 14.02.2025The “Everyman’s right” in Finland gives locals and tourists alike access to the fantastic nature in Finland. You are quite free to
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Emergency sail repair and preventive maintenance
Last updated: 14.02.2025Sails are put under a lot of stress when used. The wind tears at them, the sun fries them with UV radiation
105 Rocks – Kuorsalo – harbour
Last updated: 22.01.2021 I arrived here on the way back from the Russian border and in pleasant, calm conditions it was a great spot.
The Bothnian Sea National Park
Last updated: 15.02.2025If one would have to give one reason to sail north along the Finnish coast of the Sea of Bothnia, then that
The Sea of Bothnia
Last updated: 21.06.2025An often overlooked sailing area in Finland is the Gulf of Bothnia, the body of water that separates and unites Sweden and
105 Rocks – Helsingholm – guest harbour
Last updated: 22.01.2021 Helsingholm was very busy in July, but I managed to find a wee spot amongst the motorboats, inshore of most of
105 Rocks – Nagu – marina
Last updated: 14.02.2025 Ed. note: Martin seems to have been guided to the Nagu Yacht Club which is used in “overload” situations, the red
Archipelago cruise on the steamship Ukkopekka
Last updated: 13.02.2025[Unfortunately Ukkopekka will cease operations at the end of 2024., if you are looking to cruise on steamship in Finland, check out
Camera lost in Thailand was returned to its owner in Finland
Last updated: 14.02.2025The wonders of the Internet age. Here’s a little story how – with a little help from Sail in Finland – a camera
Interview with Greg Ward
Last updated: 14.02.2025 One of the great times to meet other sailors is during the spring service of your boat. Last spring I met
105 Rocks – Parattula – guest harbour
Last updated: 14.02.2025 I fled here when a north westerly gale was forecast and it’s hard to imagine a more sheltered marina. Even before
HSS Classic Symposium 2014 – presentation videos
Last updated: 14.02.2025The HSS yacht club (Helsingfors Segelsällskap) arranges an annual symposium on classic yachts at Helsinki International Boat Show, the HSS Classic Symposium
105 Rocks – Martin Edge’s guide to places to tie your boat up
Last updated: 26.02.2015 I’ve spent the last two summers (2012 and 2013) cruising the Baltic aboard my wee 27 ft long keeler from Edinburgh
Isokari lighthouse
Last updated: 14.02.2025The Isokari lighthouse (Enskär in Swedish) is the second oldest lighthouse in Finland. The lighthouse was built in 1833 and is still in