UTU Global South Network goes to avanto!
Welcome to try icy winter swimming and the warmth of sauna with us!
A small group of us started going to “avanto” once a month in the autumn 2022. As it proved to be an excellent, slightly extreme way to unwind after a work day and get to know one’s colleagues and the Finnish nature, we decided to continue the habit in 2024. Whether you are already part of the network, interested in joining it*, or want to meet new colleagues and test winter swimming, you are welcome to come along! *If winter swimming is not for you, join our other events and mailing list!
Next ice/winter swimming:
- 2 December 2024, Uittamo
Past events:
- 1 November 2024, Uittamo
- 22 February 2024, Naantali
- 19 January 2024, Uittamo
- 9 December 2023, Uittamo
- 17 November 2023, Uittamo
- 23 February 2023, Saaronniemi
- 13 January 2023, Uittamo
- 20 December 2022, Villa Järvelä
- 11 November 2022, Uittamo
- 13 October 2022, Saarronniemi, Ruissalo
Villa Järvelä: Money to pay for the sauna (9 €, cash/ card)
The sauna is the same for both women and men and everyone needs to have their swimming suit on.
Saaronniemi, Ruissalo: Money to pay for the sauna (6,50 €, cash/ card)
Some coins (1 €) for the locker in the dressing room
There are separate saunas for women and men and you are allowed to wear your swimming suit on.
Uittamo: Money to pay for the sauna (7,00 €, cash/ card)
There are keys in the locker and no coins are required
The sauna is the same for both women and men and everyone needs to have their swimming suit on.
- Money to pay for the sauna and the bus (contactless payment/ bus card)
- Some coins for the locker in the dressing room
- Towel (and a smaller towel, aka pefletti, to sit on in sauna)
- Swim wear
- Water bottle and small snack (swimming and sauna requires lots of energy)
- Extra socks/ flip flops/ crocs/ “swimming shoes” to wear outside
- Hat/ beanie to wear outside
- Gloves to wear outside (note: they will get wet in the water so bring another pair if you want dry ones as well)
- Warm cozy clothes to put on after the swim
- Shampoos/ soaps/ deodorant/ body cream (optional: anything you need after sauna & shower)
- Listen to your own body. Do not go ice swimming if you are feeling ill.
- Do not go alone into the sea, do not walk too quickly from sauna to the sea
- The first time you try ice swimming stay in water only for a quick dip. It is also ok just to dip your feet, we will not judge!
- If you have long hair, bring a hair band
- Please note that the pier and walkways can be slippery
- Listen to your body!
[photo: fintuq from Pixabay]