Oulun Purjehdusseura (OPS), Oulu Sailing Club, was founded on August 10th, 1881 by decree of the Imperial Finnish Senate. It is one of the oldest sailing clubs in Finland.
The Yacht Ensign flown by the club was also registered in 1881, and displays the 16th century Oulu Castle and a salmon. It is an official registered naval flag for Finland.
The club has approximately 200 members and over 120 registered vessels. The current location at Hietasaari Boating Centre Marina (N65º00’9″ E25 º26’5″) is the club’s third location. The marina offers excellent services for our members, such as a boat ramp, 8-ton crane, docks with electricity and water, waste management, shower, sauna and toilet facilities and a clubhouse for rent. The depth of the channel to the marina is 2.4 meters. There are five guest berths in use.
Club also has a well-equipped clubhouse and sauna on Röyttä Island, 20 nautical miles north of Oulu. Röyttä (N 65º 16’2″ E 25º 12’4″) has a very safe marina with 80 berths.