Welcome to the HSS Try Out Day at Liuskasaari on Sunday 8th June 2025!
Welcome to our sailing club’s Try Out / Open House Day, which offers a fantastic opportunity to get to know our community and try out sailing and windsurfing. The breeze of the sea, the sun in the sky, and the stunning views await you!
During the Try Out Day, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the island and try your hand at sailing and windsurfing. Additionally, you can enjoy delicious offerings from the island’s restaurants and spend relaxing time by the sea. We’ll provide more information about our club and what the membership entails.
The transportation to the HSS island is free during the whole day. You can find more information about the event below. Keep browsing for more details and make sure you don’t miss out on this great possibility!
Try out day´s programme
Junior sailing trial
(1) The program starts with an introduction the dinghy and its parts, and putting on the life jackets.
(2) Before launching the boats, we practice sailing in the dinghy simulator.
(3) HSS sailing coaches take the kids sailing. Participants get to try steering the dinghies.
(4) Finally, life jackets and other equipment are returned.
Adult sailing trial
1) Arrival Check-in / handing out life vests,
2) After a quick introduction about HSS, the sailing and windsurfing center and the island, the participants begin with a short theory & safety session during which the coach goes through the basics of sailing.
3) Following, participants will be taken to the waters. In more than one person’s Boats in a RS Toura class , participants sail under the guidance of experienced sailors.
Classic sailing
HSS Classic Committee presents two true classics, the Hai boat Zoé and the 6mR boat Silene III. The boats are next to the mast crane. We also welcome everyone to the B-dock, where the whole magnificent classic fleet is located.
Schedule
Junior sailing trial
The try out session is done is five person groups. The groups start at 30 minute intervals from 12:00 to 15:00. One session lasts about one hour.
Adult sailing trial
You can choose either 1pm or 3pm slots as per your convenience.
Classic sailing
The presentation of classic boats will take place from 1 pm to 4pm.
Reserve your spot!
Book your spot for the trial session of the junior and adult sailing school through the online registration.
The sessions are FREE for all junior participants and for the classic sailing. The Adult Sailing and Windsurfing try out cost will be 20€ per participant and can be paid over Mobile Pay on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Junior sailing trial
What to wear?
Normal outdoor clothes, shoes and a cap depending on the weather.
Swimming skills?
Swimming skill is not a requirement, but junior should be familiar with water as an element. All kids will be wearing lifejackets and try out will be supervised and managed by adults.
Adult sailing trial
What to wear?
Clothing- Outdoor jackets are fine, sailing specific jackets / Tops are not required.Starting out with Generic outdoor trousers is fine. Select trousers depending on (water) temperature and weather. Trousers should either be waterproof or dry really quickly.For beginning use any sturdy boot or sneaker is fine. Some of our Sailors have also experimented with watertight socks.Depending on the weather you might want to use a hat. A typical choice is either a beanie “beanie” or a cap “cap”. Normal ones are good, but they shouldn’t fly away from your head! Please remember to wear Sunglasses and apply adequate Sunscreen.
Contact
Junior sailing trial: Anton Kaartinen, +358 44 0208858 (whatsapp messages only)
Adult sailing trial: Aline De santa Izabel Alves: +46 70 726 07 12
Classic sailing: Tuuli Immonen, +358 50 5484194