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 hobby. Whether you are already part of the network, interested in joining* us, or just want to meet new colleagues and test winter swimming, you are welcome to come along!

Next ice/winter swimming:

• Saturday 22 March 2025, Sauna X in Raisio
  • Meeting place: Assarin ullakko parking lot
  • Leaving at 14.30
  • To join, sign up and inform Satu Nurmi at satu.e.nurmi@utu.fi or 040-5353791

*If winter swimming is not for you, join our other events and mailing list!

Past events:

• 2 December 2024, Uittamo
• 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]