Overview
Airisto Segelsällskap i Åbo (ASS), founded in 1865, describes itself as Finland’s third-oldest sailing club. Its home harbour is Beckholmen on Hirvensalo in Turku, with a pavilion and restaurant, and members have two outports in the archipelago, among them Tjuvö. ASS runs the Airisto Classic Regatta for classic wooden yachts (part of Baltic Classic Masters), the Airisto Regatta for dinghies and small keelboats with the region’s clubs, the Mustfinnö regatta and the Bolofsund traditional-boat race in Houtskär. Its summer dinghy courses for children are part of the federation’s Children’s Sailing School.
- Founded
- 1865
- Phone
- +358 400 620 524
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere MRCC Turku – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Airisto Classic Regattaclassic yachts built before 1970 in wood or riveted steel; part of Baltic Classic Masters
- Airisto Regattafor dinghies and small keelboats, with the region’s clubs; race harbour at TPS Ruissalo
- Mustfinnö regattathe club regatta in September
- Bolofsund traditional boat racetraditional-boat race at Häplot sound, Houtskär
- Viittakari Cupkeelboat series May–June and August–September
- Ursuit Cuplight-boat series
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
History and achievements
- 1865Airisto Segelsällskap is founded in Turku
- 1907An ASS squadron of traditional boats at Vandrock, Nagu (photograph)
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 60°25.51′ N 22°11.81′ E
60.42521, 22.19689 - Address
- Valfångaregatan 10-12
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Dinghy courses for children (Beckholmen) and Weekly junior training.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: MRCC Turku +358 294 1000. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Airisto Segelsällskap (ASS), Turku founded?
In 1865.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Airisto Classic Regatta, Airisto Regatta, Mustfinnö regatta and Bolofsund traditional boat race.