Baltic Sea Day – What is it?
Baltic Sea Day, launched and coordinated by the John Nurminen Foundation, is celebrated every year on the last Thursday of August with various events and activities. The aim of the theme day is to highlight important maritime topics and to inspire people to take concrete actions for the benefit of the Baltic Sea. The day celebrates the sea’s diversity and immeasurable value. In addition to celebration, the goal is to increase knowledge about the sea’s nature, culture, and history. In 2025, Baltic Sea Day will be held on August 28.
Laguuni is once again part of Baltic Sea Day!
This year, Itämeri Plogging Ry, in cooperation with Laguuni Watersports Center, is organizing a diverse event in Keilaniemi, Espoo! We will gather to celebrate the Baltic Sea with a mix of fun water activities and important Baltic Sea protection work.
Join us in collecting trash from the Baltic Sea by kayak or SUP board, or hop on a RIB boat for a trip to nearby islands for a cleanup adventure. As a new feature, we will also organize shoreline cleanups combined with water park fun – let’s clean the coast together and then jump into the floating water park on the Baltic Sea!
The event is open to everyone and cleanup activities are free of charge. Please note, however, that all water activities require advance registration. The booking calendar will open on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at itameri.info.
During the evening you can also:
Taste Baltic Sea–themed treats from Blägä
Recycle your trash at NOW’s recycling station
Enjoy live music on the pier
Learn more about the Baltic Sea and grab a free pocket ashtray
Relax in the sauna (paid)
Even if you don’t join a cleanup trip this time, it’s worth coming to enjoy the atmosphere – the vibe and the sea will do the rest. 🙂
SCHEDULE AND FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT
Schedule, August 28, 2025, 17:00–21:00
17:00 Welcome: opening speech and preparation for activities
Check-in for registrations
Distribution of trash grabbers and cleaning tools
17:30–19:30 Baltic Sea Plogging by kayak and SUP + RIB boat trip to the island for a 2-hour cleanup
17:30–18:30 Shoreline cleanup for water park participants
18:30–19:30 Baltic Sea Day water park hour: after the cleanup let’s jump into the water park!
17:30–21:00 Saunas, live music throughout the evening, tastings of Baltic Sea treats from Blägä, and good vibes
PARTICIPATION
The event is open to everyone and cleanup activities are free. Saunas and meals are at your own cost. Water activities and saunas require advance registration. The booking calendar will open on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at itameri.info.
You can register free of charge for the following activities:
Cleanup kayaking on Baltic Sea Day
Cleanup SUP boarding on Baltic Sea Day
Espoo Baltic Sea rowing boat reservation on Baltic Sea Day
Cleanup trip by RIB boat to nearby islands on Baltic Sea Day
Shoreline cleanup and water park hour on Baltic Sea Day
In addition, paid sauna sessions are available during the event:
Baltic Sea Day steam in the wood sauna
Baltic Sea Day steam in the electric sauna
All cleanup activities include the necessary equipment for the activity as well as cleaning tools. Each participant must check in on-site before the trip begins. Upon return, participants check out, and any collected trash is weighed and reported.
AGE LIMITS AND REQUIREMENTS
All participants in water activities must be able to swim
In kayaking and SUP boarding: under 15s only with an adult; 15–18-year-olds with parental consent
Minimum age for the water park is 6 years
Children aged 6–12 must be accompanied by an adult guardian who supervises them continuously (at least from the shore). One adult may supervise 1–3 children at the same time, based on their own judgment.
Children over 12 may access the park independently, with parental consent
You commit to following the given instructions and rules
