Overview
Ruoveden Kanoottipurjehtijat was founded on 13 July 1930 and is the oldest Finnish-speaking paddling club still active. It offers recreational, touring and racing paddling, youth paddling, Monday group paddles and Paddler 1 basic courses. The club's Pihlapirtti house in Ruovesi is a sauna and party venue for hire.
- Founded
- 1930
- Federation
- Suomen Melonta- ja Soutuliitto
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History and achievements
- 1930Club founded on 13 July
- 1932Entered in the register of associations on 1 June
Location
- Position
- 61°59.33′ N 24°4.91′ E
61.98884, 24.08180
Frequently asked
Does Ruovesi Canoe Sailors run courses?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Paddler 1 basic course and Youth paddling.
When was Ruovesi Canoe Sailors founded?
In 1930.