Suursaari Race – June 7-9, 2019
by Southern Ocean Co.350,00 € /person
Join s/y Eira on an off-shore race beyond the Russian border and back. The Suursaari Race is the Finnish equivalent of the Fastnet race and takes the participants around Suursaari, the biggest island in the eastern Gulf of Finland. Suursaari (or Hogland or Gogland) used to be a Finnish island but was ceded to Russia after WW2 and is an imposing view far out in the open sea.
The Suursaari race is a two-night race that collects the Finnish sailing elite for what is the most prestigious off-shore sail race in Finland. You can find the race route in the map below.
The race is long enough to have all the proper drill off an offshore race. The weather typically varies a lot during the race, so there is plenty of time to practice strategies and race maneuvers under the guidance of our competent crew. On-board Eira even beginners can feel the thrill and excitement of true off-shore racing, no previous racing experience is required!
Price includes:
- Two (three) days of intensive racing
- Full board during the race
- Safety gear
- Foul weather gear
8 in stock
Information for participants
Departure
Helsinki, NJK Valkosaari, Friday, June 7, 2019 15.00 (3 PM, you can arrive starting from 12:00, see map for boat location)
Return
Helsinki, NJK Valkosaari, Sunday June 9, 2019, 18:00 (6.00 PM)
Personal equipment
Valid passport (Russian visa not needed)
Rain gear and cold weather clothing, remember that the Gulf of Finland can be quite cold still in June
Headgear, sun glasses and warm gloves
Sailing gloves
Smart casuals for the price giving and party
Sebastian, skipper on s/y Eira, welcomes you
Hello friends of sailing and sail racing. It’s my pleasure to welcome you aboard for one the the nr 1 Finnish offshore race, the Suursaari Regatta. On Eira we have a laid-back but hardworking attitude to racing and lots of fun time on shore in the evening. If you are interested in having a relaxed time in good company while racing, then doing the Suursaari Race on Eira is definitely your thing! Come along by yourself or bring your friends, new sailor friends will be waiting for you just behind the next headland!
Information about s/y Eira
Eira is a 51 foot performance cruiser built by the famous Nautor shipyard in Pietarsaari, Finland. Designed by German Frers and launched in 1981, she is an icon of her era.
| Length overall | 15.62m / 51.25′ |
| Beam | 4.49m / 14.73′ |
| Draft | 2.70m / 8.9′ |
| Displacement | 18,000kg |
| Fuel | 384l |
| Water | 700l |
| Engine | Perkins 82HP |
Saloon/dining area
Aft cabin
1 review for Suursaari Race – June 7-9, 2019
Absolutely the highlight of my stay in Finland! The boat is fabulous, the crew skilled and fun, the experience of being out at sea for 2 days and nights was great: from good winds to being becalmed, from being chilled to the bone on night watch to sweating in baking sun on home stretch, there was a lot of variety for such a short trip. Basse was great with the rest of the crew and they created a wonderfully pleasant atmosphere on the boat even though it was a race. I want to do it again – or sign up for another trip with them:)