Kukkian melonta

MONDAY PADDLING EVENINGS

Departure from Rautajärvi’s Aurinkoniemi every Monday from 29 June to 3 August at 6:00PM. This is a relaxed sightseeing paddle at an easy pace, lasting approximately two hours. The trip is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who enjoy a calm pace. We do not land for breaks during the tour, but we take regular drink breaks while seated in the kayaks.
Price: €45 / paddler
Maximum 5 paddlers per trip, so book your place early. Minimum group size is 3 paddlers.

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KUKKIA ARCHIPELAGO CANOEING TRIP ON THURSDAY 4.6.

Come kayaking in the beautiful Kukkia archipelago! Departure from the Puutikkalantie launch site at 10:00. The plan is to paddle at a leisurely pace for 10-15km, admiring the scenery. This trip will give you time to take photos and immerse yourself in the scenery. There will be a long lunch break on the way at the new, rugged lean-to on Rajalansaari or at the Siikasaari sauna cottage. The final plan will be shaped according to the weather. Short drink breaks will be taken while sitting in the kayak and on land if necessary. The trip lasts about four hours. Due to the length of the trip, participating in the trip requires some kayaking experience. The highlight of the Kukkia archipelago is its shallow inlets, idyllic small islands and rock and stone formations. It is great to admire these from the perspective of the water surface.

Starting point: Puutikkalantie launch site (3km from Luopioistentie)

Price: €65 including equipment rental (single kayak, open-air blanket, paddle and kayak life jacket) and kayaking instruction

Requirements: Swimming skills, some kayaking experience and good snacks

What to bring?

• Wear clothing suitable for the weather (hat, sunglasses, etc.). It is an advantage if the clothing is splash-proof or made of quick-drying material. In case of rain, rain gear.

• Pack a complete change of clothes waterproof (water will always splash on your sleeves and laps from the paddle, and even experienced kayakers should always be prepared for a possible fall). A waterproof package can be made from, for example, two plastic bags placed on top of each other.

• Swimmers (you can swim during the break if you want)

• A nice lunch (and there is no forest fire warning, so we can make a fire in the lean-to)

• A water bottle that floats if it dissolves in water (plastic).

Can accommodate 5 people. The trip will take place if 3 people register.

Registration ella@kukkianmelonta.fi or 0452378518.

TRAVEL TO RAJALANSAARI 7.6. WITH ELLA

Welcome to kayaking around Rajalansaari! Let’s gather near the kayaking pier at Luopioinen beach on Sunday 7.6 at 10:00, where we adjust the kayaks, pack snacks and a change of clothes into the kayaks and paddle at a leisurely pace around Rajalansaari, admiring the scenery. Physiotherapist Ella Pasola will guide you through the secrets of kayaking. The kayaking distance is about 4km. For this trip, you don’t need kayaking experience or fancy equipment. Weather-appropriate clothing is enough. It is an advantage if the clothes are splash-proof or dry quickly. Of course, you should bring a hat and sunglasses. The trip lasts about two hours and the initial preparations will take some time. We will have a snack break at the southern tip of Rajalansaari on a new, rough lean-to. Please know how to swim, as the buoyancy of kayaking vests is not as good as life jackets. (They are so comfortable to paddle with because they are light.) If you have a waterproof camera or mobile phone, bring it with you. This trip offers great views and we always stop to take pictures. The trip will take place if three people sign up. The maximum number of kayakers is five. The trip is subject to weather conditions.

Price: The price of the trip is 45€ including kayaking equipment (kayak unit, open cover, paddle and kayaking vest) and kayaking guidance.

What to bring?

• Pack a complete change of clothes waterproof (water will always splash on your sleeves and laps from the paddle and even an experienced kayaker should always be prepared for a possible fall). You can get a waterproof package from, for example, two plastic bags stacked on top of each other.

• Lunch

• A drink bottle that floats if it gets into the water (plastic).

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REGISTRATION:

The registration deadline is one week before the tour starts.

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