Join the Baltic Sea cleanup effort by rowing!
The Helsinki's Baltic Sea rowboat, offers the opportunity to go trash fishing deeper than just the surface. The Helsinki Baltic Sea rowboat is equipped with a fishing magnet suitable for collecting metal debris and litter pickers. Reserve your rowboat below and head out to hunt trash treasures on the sea!
What’s it all about?
This Helsinki Baltic Sea rowboat, made possible by the City of Helsinki, is located in Mustikkamaa, Helsinki and has been modified for Baltic Sea cleanup. The boat includes all the necessary cleaning and rowing equipment. The boat holds 3 people.
What do I need to know?
The minimum age for booking the rowboat is 18. Under 18s may row with an adult. All participants must be able to swim.
You’ll need to bring with you weather-appropriate clothing and a water bottle. On sunny days, bring a hat and sunscreen.
What’s available at the Helsinki Baltic Sea rowboat station?
From the equipment box on the beach
- Instructions
- Life vests
- Scale (for weighing trash)
- Balde
- Net bag
- Litter pickers
- Cleaning magnets
- Trash bags
- Waterproof phone pouch
On the boat:
- Oars
What else should I note?
Once you reserve the Helsinki's Baltic Sea rowboat, you’ll receive a confirmation email with separate instructions. It is important to follow these instructions.
Please especially check the weather forecast, and postpone your trip if it’s too windy. If conditions are unsafe, cancellation is not required.
If any equipment is missing or broken, please report it immediately: info@laguuniin.fi
Please note: Helsinki Baltic Sea rowboat bookings are binding and cannot be canceled.
By booking the HElsinki Baltic Sea rowboat, you commit to weighing, sorting, and reporting your catch. You also agree to return the boat and equipment in clean condition and clean the boat after use (detailed instructions in the confirmation email).
The minimum age for booking the rowboat is 18. Under 18s may row with an adult. All participants must be able to swim.
Who makes it possible?
The Baltic Sea Plogging project wouldn’t be possible without our partners. A big thank you to: Vesiurheilukeskus Laguuni, City of Helsinki, City of Espoo, Fortum, Lumme, Verdis and Päijänboats
