Salonsaari circuit, Asikkala

Always check the condition of your equipment.
Mandatory equipment: life jacket, spray skirt, whistle, bilge pump or sponge.
Phone and spare clothes packed waterproof always with you.

If you are an inexperienced paddler, choose a guided trip.
In strong winds or cold water, stay close to the shores.
Watch out for boat and ship traffic, especially in front of marinas.
Also in the narrow passages of Salonsaari, stay aside from the boat lane and beware of boat wakes.
Winds in the Asikkala basin can cause large waves.

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Choose the route direction according to the wind direction.
The church boat route around Salonsaari is a 2-3 hour trip.
SUP boarding is especially suitable near the Kuotaa beach area.
Beside the canal, the Vääksynjoki river is a particularly beautiful nature spot: slip into the small river by kayak, SUP board, or packraft. The river is not passable through, but you can paddle directly close to cafes, shops, and other services in the canal area.