Overview
Esbo Segelförening (ESF), founded in 1906, has its marina Amiralshamnen at the tip of the Sökö peninsula in Espoo and its sailing pavilion Paven on the island of Pentala, base of the club’s racing and sailing centre. Amiralshamnen was built in 1984 and holds about 90 keelboats, a small-boat pontoon and a mast shed. Keelboats race under FinRating, there is an active 606 fleet, and juniors sail Optimist, Zoom8, RS Feva and ILCA. ESF runs summer courses for children on Pentala and trains race officials.
- Founded
- 1906
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 centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, 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.
- ESF club evening seriesthe club evening series, started off Paven on Pentala
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.
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Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1906Esbo Segelförening is founded
- 1916The first yearbook is published (since then every five years)
- 1984Amiralshamnen is built on the Sökö peninsula
- 1998Amiralshamnen is rebuilt and becomes well sheltered
Location
- Position
- 60°6.95′ N 24°40.90′ E
60.11583, 24.68167
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Junior sailing courses (age 7–14), Junior training groups and Sailing camps.
When was Esbo Segelförening (ESF) founded?
In 1906.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: ESF club evening series.