Finland

Birmoser · 8th November 2007, 03:18 AM

Hi,
I'm a brazilian windsurfer but will move to Helsinki on jan/08 and will live there for a couple of years. I would like to know as much as possible about windsurfing conditions over there. When can one start to sail (may?, June?)? , which equipment is recommended: Formula, Slalom etc.? Wind conditions? Spots?

I appreciate if someone can help me because I do not want to stop sailing.

Thanks
Birmoser

MacTS · 8th November 2007, 05:18 PM

Have a look at: http://mytrims.com/index.asp

that site is made by some guys from Finland.

8th November 2007, 06:00 PM

Hello Birmoser!
Mytrims is a very good place to find info of the spots in Finland.
Equipment: winds in Finland are mostly light. So, if you want the get the most out of your summer, get formula equipment. But sometimes it can get windy, so you might also need smaller equipment. We sometimes get waves also, in Hanko and Pori.
You will need a winter wetsuit here! Then you can start to windsurf when the ice melts (April-May probably).
If you want, i can email you more info, I live in Helsinki too.
My email is timi.hell (a) hotmail.com

Timi
Fin-51

PG · 8th November 2007, 09:00 PM

Hi Birmoser,

Welcome to Helsinki! I think you will be able to enjoy yourself...

To get an understanding of how much wind we have here you can browse this archive http://ws.bonware.com/eps/e/archive/. The top of the gusts are about equal to the wind on open water.

With a Formula you can get quite a number of days during the season, but also with smaller equipment like a Freestyle and a 6.0 sail (if 75 kg) you can typically sail 2-3 says a week. 50-60 days per season is not impossible if you have flexible working hours.

There is flat water and chop in Helsinki, but by driving some 1.5-3.5 hours you can sometimes score some pretty decent wave sailing.

You will need a 5/3 steamer with a rashguard underneath (and boots, hood, gloves) early in the season (april, may) and late in the season (September, October, November). In between it is warmer and a shortarm steamer is quite appropriate.

regards
PG

Birmoser · 9th November 2007, 05:25 AM

Thank you all for the info's. See you in Finland in 2008.

Regards
Birmoser

kimax · 15th November 2007, 05:26 PM

Welcome! Here is Finnish Windsurfing Association: http://www.purjelautaliitto.fi/

8th November 2007, 03:18 AM	#1
Birmoser New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8	Finland Hi, I'm a brazilian windsurfer but will move to Helsinki on jan/08 and will live there for a couple of years. I would like to know as much as possible about windsurfing conditions over there. When can one start to sail (may?, June?)? , which equipment is recommended: Formula, Slalom etc.? Wind conditions? Spots? I appreciate if someone can help me because I do not want to stop sailing. Thanks Birmoser

8th November 2007, 06:00 PM	#3
Timi Guest Posts: n/a	Windsurfing in Finland Hello Birmoser! Mytrims is a very good place to find info of the spots in Finland. Equipment: winds in Finland are mostly light. So, if you want the get the most out of your summer, get formula equipment. But sometimes it can get windy, so you might also need smaller equipment. We sometimes get waves also, in Hanko and Pori. You will need a winter wetsuit here! Then you can start to windsurf when the ice melts (April-May probably). If you want, i can email you more info, I live in Helsinki too. My email is timi.hell (a) hotmail.com Timi Fin-51

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8th November 2007, 05:18 PM	#2
MacTS New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 16	Have a look at: http://mytrims.com/index.asp that site is made by some guys from Finland.

8th November 2007, 09:00 PM	#4
PG Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 234	Hi Birmoser, Welcome to Helsinki! I think you will be able to enjoy yourself... To get an understanding of how much wind we have here you can browse this archive http://ws.bonware.com/eps/e/archive/. The top of the gusts are about equal to the wind on open water. With a Formula you can get quite a number of days during the season, but also with smaller equipment like a Freestyle and a 6.0 sail (if 75 kg) you can typically sail 2-3 says a week. 50-60 days per season is not impossible if you have flexible working hours. There is flat water and chop in Helsinki, but by driving some 1.5-3.5 hours you can sometimes score some pretty decent wave sailing. You will need a 5/3 steamer with a rashguard underneath (and boots, hood, gloves) early in the season (april, may) and late in the season (September, October, November). In between it is warmer and a shortarm steamer is quite appropriate. regards PG

9th November 2007, 05:25 AM	#5
Birmoser New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 8	Thank you all for the info's. See you in Finland in 2008. Regards Birmoser

15th November 2007, 05:26 PM	#6
kimax Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 37	Welcome! Here is Finnish Windsurfing Association: http://www.purjelautaliitto.fi/