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10 Beautiful Islands to Visit in the Helsinki Archipelago

Just outside Finland’s capital lies one of Northern Europe’s most remarkable coastal landscapes. The Helsinki archipelago consists of hundreds of islands scattered across the Baltic Sea, offering a un...

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Mar 15, 2026

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Best Sailing Tours in Helsinki (Complete Guide)

Helsinki is one of the best cities in Northern Europe for experiencing the sea. Surrounded by hundreds of islands and open Baltic waters, Finland’s capital offers exceptional opportunities to explore ...

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What else to do in Helsinki?

Restaurants: Savotta Lappi Ravintola Hoku Kappeli Friends & Brgrs Cafe Esplanade Mummotunneli Kosmos Elite Sea Horse Savoy Stringberg Ekberg Skiffer Via Tribulina Hotels &Bars: Hotel Waldorf Astoria H...

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Jan 25, 2026

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Dishwasher for the boat

Living aboard a sailboat or cruiser means constant negotiation with space, weight, and convenience. Everyday chores like dishwashing take on a different scale when you lack a full-size galley. For sai...

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Jan 25, 2026

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Everything in your wrist

The Garmin Quatix 8 marine smartwatch represents a significant evolution in wearable technology tailored for life on the water. Built on Garmin’s robust outdoor platform and infused with specialized n...

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Jan 25, 2026

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Home theater on the boat

Life on a boat is a kind of bubble, its own microcosm that one can build just the way they want. Personally, I think that the surrounding world can go to hell, and it doesn't touch this bubble in any ...

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Jan 24, 2026

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Sauna

The first thing asked when arriving at the destination after a sailing trip is whether there is a sauna and if it's possible to rent it. Price doesn't matter! After sweating for a day or a few on the ...

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Jan 23, 2026

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Semi-new boat

Now there's a new engine, a new bow thruster, a new Genoa, new this, new that. Carefree sailing for the next 40 years. Let the vacation begin! The first morning of the vacation. The boat is loaded for...

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Winter at the shipyard

Boat shows are a great place to explore the offerings in the boating industry, and there are usually good deals to take advantage of at these events. There were several engine options, ranging from a ...

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The first season ends

It's the last Saturday of September. The warmth embraces at 24 degrees under a cloudless sky, and the wind is just right. We're on our way with the engine against the wind off the coast of Villing whe...

Jan 23, 2026

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First day of vacation and the ship is loaded

That feeling when you have a two-week vacation ahead. The sun is shining from a cloudless sky for the next few weeks. You've stocked up on treats from the store and loaded everything necessary onto th...

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Hit it with a hammer a couple of times

It was the morning of the mast-raising day, and the boat had to be moved a kilometer to the neighboring marina's mast tower. Power on, glow plugs, and ignition. There was a click, and the engine didn'...

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