Overview
Helsingfors Segelsällskap (HSS), founded in 1893, is Helsinki’s second-oldest and Finland’s fourth-largest yacht club. Its home is Liuskasaari (Skifferholmen) off the South Harbour, with a pavilion, restaurant and guest harbour, and a club ferry to the mainland. HSS has long been the racing club for small keelboats – the H-boat was created in 1968 with the club’s backing – and today its Sailing & Windsurfing Center trains adults on J/70s, Elliott 6m, RS Toura and windsurf boards. The club runs the Helsinki Downtown Sailing Week youth regatta and the classic-yacht Champagne Regatta, among others.
- Founded
- 1893
- Phone
- +358 50 324 66 57
- Registry code
- 0116473-6
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.
- Helsinki Downtown Sailing Weekinternational youth regatta and training clinic off Liuskasaari, part of the Baltic Sea Trophy (18th edition in 2026)
- HSS Champagne Regatta – Baltic Classic Mastersclassic-yacht regatta off Liuskasaari (16th edition in 2026)
- Good Wind Regattafun first regatta for beginner Optimist sailors on Eläintarhanlahti
- Spring Cup, Autumn Cup, End of Season RaceSailing Center season races
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
- Sailing & Windsurfing Center – adult sailing and windsurfing ↗
- Junior sailing ↗
- Summer camps ↗
- Elite coaching ↗
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1893Statutes confirmed on 7 January; in the first year 65 members, 19 sailing boats and four races
- 1910s–1920sHSS backs the development of small archipelago cruisers, especially the 22 m² class
- 1932The junior committee starts and the club buys five Sulka boats for sailors under 18
- 1930sHSS helps launch the Hai keelboat, which becomes the club’s largest class
- 1968The H-boat is designed and built with the club’s support and becomes Finland’s largest one-design keelboat class
- 2008The youth committee starts the HSS Downtown Race for Optimists, today’s Helsinki Downtown Sailing Week
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 60°9.05′ N 24°56.90′ E
60.15091, 24.94841 - Address
- Liuskasaari 1
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Sailing & Windsurfing Center – adult sailing and windsurfing, Junior sailing, Summer camps and Elite coaching.
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 Helsingfors Segelsällskap (HSS Yacht Club) founded?
In 1893.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Helsinki Downtown Sailing Week, HSS Champagne Regatta – Baltic Classic Masters, Good Wind Regatta and Spring Cup, Autumn Cup, End of Season Race.