windsurfing in helsinki

crickett · Post by **crickett** » Fri May 05, 2006 9:13 pm

hello people just wondering, is there any body foolish enought to go windsurfing in the Helsinki area as the seas can get cooold well very cold even in the summer months.
Me i love the sport, are there any finnish people out there like me even in the helsinki area you know off like a club can meet fins who have the same love off the sport..

if any one could help

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kalmisto · Post by **kalmisto** » Sat May 06, 2006 1:55 pm

crickett

Helsinki Windsurfing Club ( in English ) : http://members.surfeu.fi/sari.surf/ehwcmain.htm

nomad_alien · Post by **nomad_alien** » Mon May 08, 2006 10:26 am

Hi there!
I'm more into kitesurfing, but there is usually also a lot of windsurfers at the same spots, so if you are interested you can join and drag your kit along, we can all have fun in the water.....in a good clean way of course!!

crickett · Post by **crickett** » Fri May 12, 2006 3:56 pm

hello again, me needs to get my own computor at home?
as not yet in helsinki still in sunny england dragging my kit down to the beach could be difficult but when there finally.
as long as the wet suit still fits me?
at least know off a club can meet people how do the same sport as me,
thats if ever get to finland?

kingsmith · Post by **kingsmith** » Sat May 20, 2006 2:20 am

how cold is the sea temperature during summer time? what type off wet suit is people wearing, is it case off wearing gloves head gear just too keep warm, or is it not that bad. ???
can you get secound hand gear in fin from ebay ok or from other sources ...
As sellling my gear at the moment cannot bring it with me..

nomad_alien · Post by **nomad_alien** » Mon May 22, 2006 10:34 am

I have bought many times from ebay-uk as well as germany. It's no problem, biggest risk is to trust the seller and of course if they are willing to ship to Finland. Windsurf equipment they might not unless it's a shop you buy form. Shipping big stuff is expensive!
Buying second hand stuff here is ok, just need a finn to help you translate.

As for the water. Last summer I used my 3mm suit and it was perfect. You don't need gloves/boots in summer, but hte water is cold if you for instance stay submerged(swim) for a long time. I am now getting a 5mm steamer because the summer season is so short I would suggest to rather get a steamer or if you can a 3mm wetsuit and a drysuit, then you can surf during spring/autumn as well. Already in end of August you need gloves/boots with your wetsuit!

Besides, if you get too warm in your steamer in summer, just flush it with water and you're good to go.

nomad_alien · Post by **nomad_alien** » Mon May 22, 2006 10:36 am

Forgot to say.....since you are in england, have a look at these guys, they have the cheapest wetsuits: http://www.ewetsuits.com
Buy and bring with you if you can!

kingsmith · Post by **kingsmith** » Tue May 23, 2006 4:57 am

nomad_alien wrote:Forgot to say.....since you are in england, have a look at these guys, they have the cheapest wetsuits: http://www.ewetsuits.com
Buy and bring with you if you can!

so can be ok in summer but very short, ive got summer suit (shorty) also winter suit so should be ok...
like you said spend long time in the water instead off on top can get too much....
I suppose how cold you get too how good you are.

As long as I can find some more kit when there, when ever i'm settled,

thanks for info...

nomad_alien · Post by **nomad_alien** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:49 am

well.....I wouldn't quite recommend a shorty. If you do take a dumping off shore the water is cold, not so cold that you will freeze, but cold enough to be uncomfortable. A fullsuit is defintely more comfy I would say.

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