Overview
Suomalainen Pursiseura (The Finnish Yacht Club, SPS) was founded in January 1913 as Helsinki’s first Finnish-speaking yacht club. Its home is Sirpalesaari on the western edge of the Merisatama harbour: pontoons on both sides of the island, a breakwater harbour for larger yachts, winter storage with an 8-tonne tower crane and the Restaurant Saari. SPS runs several races a year and cruising squadrons for members; a club sailor won Olympic gold in the 49er class in 2000.
- Founded
- 1913
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.
Racing
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 RacingHistory and achievements
- 1913SPS is founded in January; the flag is first hoisted on Nihtisaari on 28 June and the club joins the Finnish Yachting Association in October
- 1914The club publishes a handbook of rules and advice
- 1919Five SPS boats race in the Sandhamn regatta in Sweden; a cruising section is formed
- 1921Races with Tallinna Jaht Klubi begin
- 1928A club sailor wins Olympic bronze in the dinghy class in Amsterdam
- 1929The club starts the first Finnish-language magazine for leisure sailors
- 2000A club sailor wins Olympic gold in the 49er class
Home harbour & location
- Position
- 60°9.12′ N 24°56.77′ E
60.15194, 24.94611 - Address
- Sirpalesaari, Merisatamanranta 10
Frequently asked
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 The Finnish Yacht Club (SPS) founded?
In 1913.
Where is The Finnish Yacht Club (SPS)?
Sirpalesaari, Merisatamanranta 10. Its home harbour is Sirpalesaari.