Overview
Joensuun Kauhojat is a paddling club of about 200 members with its boathouse at Hasanniemi on the Pielisjoki river in Joensuu. Members paddle lakes, rivers, the sea and whitewater, mostly in kayaks, and the club runs Paddler/EPP 1 basic and EPP 2 follow-up courses. It was founded in 1953 as a rowing and paddling club and revived in 1982 as a paddling club. Boats are not rented to non-members.
- Founded
- 1953
- Members
- about 200 (club figure)
- Federation
- Suomen Melonta- ja Soutuliitto
- Registry code
- 0625599-5
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History and achievements
- 1953Founded as a rowing and paddling club
- 1982Revived as a paddling club
- 1983A volunteer-built canoe shed is completed at Hasanniemi
- 2014A new boathouse is built at Hasanniemi by the river
Location
- Position
- 62°35.48′ N 29°44.56′ E
62.59129, 29.74266 - Address
- Länsikatu 1a
Frequently asked
Does Joensuun Kauhojat paddling club run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Paddler / EPP 1 basic course and Paddler / EPP 2 follow-up course.
When was Joensuun Kauhojat paddling club founded?
In 1953.