Timo is absolutely correct. Finland is a wonderful place for small boats because it boasts over 100,000 lakes to row, paddle, or sail. Personally, I prefer Lake Lummene near Kuhmoinen for paddling and rowing. Crystal clear water, totally surrounded by forests, and quiet as a church mouse. Kuhmoinen also has a good harbor on Lake Paijanne.
I also like those innumerable small lakes around Finland and also Sweden. Lummene must a wonder lake and is probably one of those rare crystal clear small lakes we still have. When you want more open navigable waters for sailing, there are fewer options. Saimaa, Oulujärvi and Päijänne are my favorites.
“In Finland, nature is both wild and free. The law allows anyone living in or visiting Finland the freedom to roam the countryside, forage, fish with a line and rod, and enjoy the recreational use of natural areas – respectfully, of course. This is known as “The Everyman’s Rights,” or Jokamiehen oikeudet.”
I really appreciate Jim Van Natta’s thoughts on Maine’s amazing Penobscot Bay. I got to spend a week there, Fall 2019, aboard Schooner Heritage, fulfilling a lifelong dream, but now I dream of returning with my own small boat, as he has done!
Timo is absolutely correct. Finland is a wonderful place for small boats because it boasts over 100,000 lakes to row, paddle, or sail. Personally, I prefer Lake Lummene near Kuhmoinen for paddling and rowing. Crystal clear water, totally surrounded by forests, and quiet as a church mouse. Kuhmoinen also has a good harbor on Lake Paijanne.
I also like those innumerable small lakes around Finland and also Sweden. Lummene must a wonder lake and is probably one of those rare crystal clear small lakes we still have. When you want more open navigable waters for sailing, there are fewer options. Saimaa, Oulujärvi and Päijänne are my favorites.
I was interested in Timo’s mention of “Everyman's Right of the Nordic countries” so I looked it up.
For anyone else unfamiliar, from visitfinland.com:
“In Finland, nature is both wild and free. The law allows anyone living in or visiting Finland the freedom to roam the countryside, forage, fish with a line and rod, and enjoy the recreational use of natural areas – respectfully, of course. This is known as “The Everyman’s Rights,” or Jokamiehen oikeudet.”
What a great cultural principle!
Beautiful!!! Reminds me of our Georgian Bay along the east side and North Cannel! Thanks for sharing your paradise! BestRoy
I really appreciate Jim Van Natta’s thoughts on Maine’s amazing Penobscot Bay. I got to spend a week there, Fall 2019, aboard Schooner Heritage, fulfilling a lifelong dream, but now I dream of returning with my own small boat, as he has done!