Overview
Pirkka-Melojat, founded in 1947, is a specialist paddling club in Tampere based at its canoe shed and the Kaukajärvi paddling stadium at the west end of Lake Kaukajärvi. It is one of Finland's leading sprint canoe clubs, built on a junior programme, with adult athletes up to national-team level. Summer paddling schools are held for young people, and members can also paddle for fitness and fun in club boats.
- Founded
- 1947
- Federation
- Suomen Melonta- ja Soutuliitto
- Registry code
- 1005742-2
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Location
- Position
- 61°29.87′ N 23°45.70′ E
61.49780, 23.76163
Frequently asked
Does Pirkka Paddlers (Tampere) run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Paddling school for young people.
When was Pirkka Paddlers (Tampere) founded?
In 1947.