Please select your home edition
Edition
Maritimo M50

Suomiveneilee.fi testing days open the boating summer in Lauttasaari, Helsinki

by Finnboat 15 Apr 2022 02:15 PDT 20-21 May 2022
Joint boat testing days will be held in Lauttasaari, Helsinki, on the shores of Veneentekijäntie on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21. The exact list of boats to be tested will be published in May © Finnboat

In May, everyone interested in boating will have the opportunity to try different boats at sea.

More than 20 different boats, from small outboard motorboats to sailboats, will be available for try-outs during the Suomiveneilee.fi boat testing days. The tests are free of charge for the participants and the boats always have a skilled professional skipper. The exact list of boats to be tested will be published in May.

Joint boat testing days will be held in Lauttasaari, Helsinki, on the shores of Veneentekijäntie (Veneentekijäntie 1-5, 00210 Helsinki) on Friday and Saturday, May 20-21. The test runs start at 10 a.m. on both days and continue until 6 p.m.

"The Suomiveneilee.fi boat testing days is an event with a good mood, where you can come and try out the boats within the limits of your own skills, instructed by a professional skipper," says Jarkko Pajusalo, CEO of Finnboat.

The winner of the Save the Baltic Sea Award will be announced during the test drive days

The Save the Baltic Sea award is given to a person, group, community or company that has developed an innovation, model of thought or means that contributes to improving the ecological state of the seas, gives Finland a positive image and can develop into an internationally significant product or service.

The cash prize of the Finnish Fair Foundation is 20,000 euros for the first time this year. The prize will be awarded at the press conference of the test-driving days on 20 May.

Boat companies involved in the event

In addition to the industry association Finnboat and the Helsinki International Boat Show, the event is organized by numerous Finnish boat manufacturers and importers. For the first time, our new main partner, Land Rover, will also be present at the event. The Land Rover Defender and Range Rover plug-in hybrids will be available for testing. The vehicles are suitable for towing a boat trailer even in demanding conditions.

The street of Veneentekijäntie is Finland's largest boating business concentration, where you can find a wide range of services in the industry, from repair yards to boat equipment stores. At the same time, local stores are organizing their traditional summer opening events, so there are many good reasons to head to Veneentekijäntie.

Related Articles

VISIONF Yachts unveils Superfast 46
A new speedboat with 80 knots max speed VISIONF Yachts, renowned for its cutting-edge luxury power catamarans, has revealed the latest jewel in its performance portfolio — the VISIONF Superfast 46, a 14-meter, high-speed masterpiece capable of reaching a staggering 80 knots. Posted on 7 Jul
Inside Maritimo Newsletter - Take a Virtual Tour
Experience the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative design that define Maritimo Take a moment to indulge in our immersive virtual tours, available through the form link below. Experience the unparalleled craftsmanship and innovative design that define Maritimo, all from the comfort of your own home. Posted on 4 Jul
Baglietto launch first DOM115 Superyacht
A 35-meter masterpiece by Stefano Vafiadis with interiors by Baglietto design team The first unit of the DOM115, the entry-level model of the line designed by Stefano Vafiadis, was officially launched in recent days. Posted on 3 Jul
Grand Trawler 63
A new benchmark in elegant voyaging With the launch of the Grand Trawler 63, BENETEAU sets a new benchmark in long-distance luxury cruising. Posted on 3 Jul
Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive
A head-turning vision that sets a new standard in customization It's a question often asked by outsiders looking at Palm Beach Motor Yacht's vibrant new product introductions and development pipeline: What was the genesis for this particular design? Posted on 2 Jul
The new Beneteau Swift Trawler 37
The latest family cruiser from the world's leading marine brand The eye-catching new arrival in the fleet of BENETEAU's modern passagemakers is the Swift Trawler 37. The latest family cruiser from the world's leading marine brand replaces the Swift Trawler 35, balancing enhanced design and comfort on board. Posted on 2 Jul
Marine Auctions: Special July Online Auction
The bidding will end on Tuesday 22 July at 2pm AEST The alternative way of selling any type of vessel or marine asset with proven and successful results. Posted on 2 Jul
One thing. One big, very fast boat
One thing that opened the door, another made us enquire some more - 50 knots! Yes. It was one thing that opened the door, as it were. One thing that piqued the curiosity enough to go, ‘I'll take a look at that!' One thing that when you're trying to crack in excess of 50 knots... Posted on 30 Jun
Baglietto and Meyer Davis unveil concept Vesta56
A 56m superyacht collaboration Baglietto, the Italian shipyard with over 170 years of heritage and excellence, along with Meyer Davis, the multi-disciplinary design studio, announce a new creative partnership. Posted on 29 Jun
2025 Flotilla to Alaska Day 30
Explorer Basin to Red Bluff Bay So many more whales this morning, right off the bat as we exited Explorer Basin, outside of Tebenkof Bay. Posted on 28 Jun
Maritimo M50Palm Beach Motor Yachts