Overview
Helsingin Työväen Pursiseura (HTPS), founded in 1925, is based on the island of Pyysaari off Laajasalo, with just over a hundred summer berths, a winter boatyard, a restaurant and guest berths. HTPS is known for its racing: the roughly 60-nautical-mile Emäsalo Round (Emäsalon lenkki) has been sailed every spring since 1949, and the club’s evening races gather sailors on Kruunuvuorenselkä. It also runs a children’s sailing school, a dinghy camp at Pursiniemi and sailor, skipper and coastal-skipper courses.
- Founded
- 1925
- htps@htps.fi
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.
- Emäsalo Roundabout 60 nm distance race from Pyysaari round Emäsalo (Porvoo) and back, FinRating, Folkboat and cruising classes; sailed since 1949
- Anniversary Raceearly-summer course racing for keelboat classes
- Krunan kipposhort-course race for wooden Nordic Folkboats, three starts
- Club evening seriesthe club evening series on Kruunuvuorenselkä
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
- 1925HTPS is founded to promote members’ seamanship and sailing
- 1949The first Emäsalo Round is sailed
- 2025The centenary history "Vapaisiin tuuliin" is published
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 60°10.79′ N 25°1.46′ E
60.17986, 25.02434 - Address
- Henrik Borgströmin polku 3 (Pyysaari)
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Children’s sailing school, Dinghy camp at Pursiniemi, Junior race coaching, Sailor course and Skipper course.
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 Helsinki Workers’ Sailing Club (HTPS) founded?
In 1925.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Emäsalo Round, Anniversary Race, Krunan kippo and Club evening series.