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Summer is approaching, and once again there are many great destinations for anyone interested in steamboats. Below, I’ve listed a selection of steamboat destinations that I can personally recommend. It’s also worth noting right away that the list is not in any particular order. Prefer watching instead of reading? Check out the video below. https://youtu.be/9smcfqLGfF0 Steamboat Regattas on Finland’s Waterways This year, the largest steamboat regatta, the Saimaa Regatta, will...
Muutaman viikon tässä ehtikin jo nauttia talvikeleistä ennen kuin luonto näköjään päätti, että nyt saa riittää ja kaatoi lisää marraskuista vesisadetta kehiin. Well, we did manage to get out on our Nordic skates a couple of times already, and that resulted in the following ‘documentary’ videos (be sure to turn on the sound and subtitles!) https://youtu.be/dqDT_sd1gvw?si=ezkeiQlE7xGUJ3Gw https://youtu.be/fbgzwnbgTBA?si=JzzRI5Yv4PikzaPt Let’s hope we can head out onto new ice again soon, even though right now...

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Mikko Manka

In summer, you might find me aboard various steamboats; in winter, most likely out skating on the ice. This blog features stories about skating, steamboats, travel, research, and everything alongside them. The opinions expressed are my own, so I alone am to blame for them. The easiest way to reach me is by email: firstname.lastname at gmail.com. Welcome aboard!

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