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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Seili island revisited
One of the most remarkable islands and boating destinations in the Archipelago Sea is the former hospital island Seili.
City hopping in the eastern Gulf of Finland
For many Finns, boating is about experiencing nature in the archipelago or on the lakes. But there is an other face to boating in Finland: the cities. Here is a one-week itinerary to visit four cities in the eastern Gulf of Finland.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
105 Rocks – Haapasaari – guest harbour
Last updated: 31.10.2016 As well as the ridiculous number of spare ‘A’s, this is one of the two border points for heading to and
105 Rocks – Kaunissaari – guest harbour
Last updated: 14.02.2025 This is a pleasant, sandy island with a twee village, nice walks and a proper guest harbour with reasonable berthing fees,
105 Rocks – Elisaari – guest harbour
Last updated: 22.01.2021 This is a ridiculously sheltered harbour on an island owned by the City of Helsinki, up a stupidly narrow, reedy channel.
105 Rocks – Jussarö – guest harbour
Last updated: 22.01.2021 This is a small guest harbour with stern buoy moorings which got very full when I arrived there, picking my way
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