The Lake Saimaa waterways provide some of the most enchanting inland boating in the world. With thousands of nautical miles of marked channels, thousands
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ARC Baltic Rally 2014
The World Crusing Club (of Atlantic Rally for Cruisers, ARC, fame) has expanded into many new seas and oceans. This year the Club added
Responsible use of fire
The “Everyman’s right” in Finland gives locals and tourists alike access to the fantastic nature in Finland. You are quite free to roam the
Emergency sail repair and preventive maintenance
Sails are put under a lot of stress when used. The wind tears at them, the sun fries them with UV radiation and rain
105 Rocks – Kuorsalo – harbour
I arrived here on the way back from the Russian border and in pleasant, calm conditions it was a great spot. Since it was
The Bothnian Sea National Park
If one would have to give one reason to sail north along the Finnish coast of the Sea of Bothnia, then that would have
The Sea of Bothnia
An often overlooked sailing area in Finland is the Gulf of Bothnia, the body of water that separates and unites Sweden and Finland. The
105 Rocks – Helsingholm – guest harbour
Helsingholm was very busy in July, but I managed to find a wee spot amongst the motorboats, inshore of most of the yachts, where
105 Rocks – Nagu – marina
Ed. note: Martin seems to have been guided to the Nagu Yacht Club which is used in “overload” situations, the red arrow indicates the
Archipelago cruise on the steamship Ukkopekka
The age of the steam engine might be gone but you can still hear that steam whistle blow and feel the slow thuds of
Camera lost in Thailand was returned to its owner in Finland
The wonders of the Internet age. Here’s a little story how – with a little help from Sail in Finland – a camera lost in
Interview with Greg Ward
One of the great times to meet other sailors is during the spring service of your boat. Last spring I met Greg Ward in
105 Rocks – Parattula – guest harbour
I fled here when a north westerly gale was forecast and it’s hard to imagine a more sheltered marina. Even before the approach you
HSS Classic Symposium 2014 – presentation videos
The HSS yacht club (Helsingfors Segelsällskap) arranges an annual symposium on classic yachts at Helsinki International Boat Show, the HSS Classic Symposium 2014. This