Overview
Vesisamoilijat, founded in 1950, is a paddling club in Lahti with two centres: Kahvisaari by Niemi boat harbour on Lake Vesijärvi, and the Vellamo paddling stadium on Lake Joutjärvi with a 1 km sprint course. The club is a strong youth club that has produced world-championship and Olympic athletes, and sprint races are held on Joutjärvi every summer. Kahvisaari rents out single and double kayaks, open canoes, whitewater kayaks, SUP boards and a rowing boat.
- Founded
- 1950
- Federation
- Suomen Melonta- ja Soutuliitto
On the water with VesselSOS
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- One tap to the right rescue centreThe app finds the rescue centre for where you are, 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.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- Ratamelontakilpailut Joutjärvelläclub and national sprint canoe races at the Vellamo paddling stadium
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.
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- Position
- 61°0.66′ N 25°38.93′ E
61.01101, 25.64883 - Address
- Kipparinkuja
Frequently asked
When was Vesisamoilijat (Lahti paddling club) founded?
In 1950.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Ratamelontakilpailut Joutjärvellä.