3 best ways to start sailing in Helsinki

Sailing is every man's hobby.

Sailing has a bad reputation as an elitist and expensive hobby, but this is by no means true. Sure, sailing can be expensive, but it can also be done at a very reasonable price. Starting a sailing hobby is also very easy these days, and you don't need to buy expensive equipment or your own boat. Below I have listed the three best ways to start sailing in Helsinki easily and at a reasonable price.

Silén Brothers Coaching beginner courses - The best way to start sailing if your goal is holiday sailing

Short and concise weekend courses for beginners are an effective way to learn the basics of sailing. Before the course, each participant receives a video recording of the most important sailing theory, which can be viewed at a time that suits them best. In this way, the course is less time consuming, more efficient and cheaper (€250). Before going out on the water, the theories learned from the videos are repeated, but the best way to learn is by doing, so during the course the goal is to sail for 10-14 hours. The course is the perfect kickstart to your new sailing hobby and after the course you will be better prepared to continue with point 2. and 3. of this post. Read more about the courses and register here.

NJK Sailing Center / HSS Helsinki Sailing adult sailing - The best sailing school for competitive sailors

NJK and HSS are the largest and fourth largest sailing clubs in Finland and both organize weekly sailing training for sailors of all levels. With a season fee, you can participate in one guided training session per week and borrow boats for independent training in a limited area at no extra charge. The season fee is around €700-850 and the season lasts from May to October. A single ticket to NJK Sailing Center costs €70.

Kivojen Tyyppien Gastipörssi - The best way to continue sailing after the beginner course

Kivojen Tyyppien Gastipörssi is a Facebook group where people are looking for sailing buddies for all kinds of sailing, from evening sailing to races and longer transits. Through Kivojen Tyyppien Gastipörssi, it is easy to find like-minded people with whom to practice the skills learned in the sailing beginner's course.