Overview
Turun Työväen Pursiseura (TTPS) has been active since 1896 and is Turku’s oldest Finnish-speaking yacht club, with about 150 members. Its home island and harbour is Pitkäkari on Airisto, and members also use the Piiparkari island base and a boat landing in Rymättylä.
- Founded
- 1896
- Members
- about 150 (club figure)
- johtokunta@ttps.fi
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Racing
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- 1896TTPS starts out to bring boating within everyone’s reach
Location
- Position
- 60°24.03′ N 22°8.75′ E
60.40043, 22.14576 - Address
- Pitkäkari 1
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 Turku Workers’ Sailing Club (TTPS) founded?
In 1896.
Where is Turku Workers’ Sailing Club (TTPS)?
Pitkäkari 1.