USEFUL SERVICES

Where can I find the best local services when hunger strikes, a boat needs spare parts, a sail breaks, clothes need washing or something else unexpected or not so unexpected happens?

Here you will find tips on useful services in Åland and important contact information!

Check also the Visit Åland website, where you will find lots of information and tips about Åland and Mariehamn.

If you have something else in mind, feel free to visit the race office to see if we can help with any small or big issues.

Also check out the participant discounts in and around Mariehamn!

General stores

Grocery store:

Mathishallen

A well equipped grocery store just a 10 minutes walk from the Race Harbor.

(42 Ålandsvägen, Mariehamn 22100, Åland)

Sports shop:

Team Sportia Åland

Team Sportia offers the widest range of clothing, shoes, and equipment for sports and leisure in Åland.

(1 Sparvägen, Jomala 22150, Åland (Maxinge Center))

Mall:

Maxinge Center

Maxinge Center is the shopping center in Åland at the outskirts of Mariehamn. At Maxinge you will find clothes, shoes, sporting gear and wear, toys, refreshments and food, hair salon, electronics and much more. Here you can also enjoy a coffee, lunch or dinner, and you will find a big supermarket with small prices.

Maxinge Center is located in the outskirts of Mariehamn, a few minutes by car along highway 2 towards Godby, Geta, Saltvik and Sund. If you are using Google Maps the address is Sparvägen 1, AX-22 100 Mariehamn and the GPS coordinates are : 60.129783, 19.933789. You will not be able to miss Maxinge Centers 300 meter long facade along the Godby highway. If you go by bus the bus stop is located on the main road just outside of Maxinge Center. You will find bus fare and time tables in Swedish here.

(1 Sparvägen, Jomala 22150, Åland)

Harbour services & Boat equipment

Sail and ropeworks:

North Sails

North Sails has onsite sailservice during ORC Europeans in Mariehamn. The service is available at Badhuspaviljongen daily (Race days) from aprox 3pm. Please note that there is limited storage of repair goods due to onsite service.

Contact: Antti Niiniranta, +358405818682

Ropes, safety equipment and sailing hardware

Safety equipment, sailing hardware (blocks, winch handles, cams, gloves, kneepads, ++), spares, ropes and covers + spliceing. Contact Turo Nummi: +358 405392477 to get assistance right in the Race Harbour.

Traditional sail and ropework:

Jouni Lahdenperä

jouni@aland.net, +358405486226
(Sjökvarteret: Österleden 110, Mariehamn)

Boat equipment shop:

Wemarin

The local boat equipment shop can be found just a 1,5 km distance away from the race harbor. This is the place where to turn if you are lacking something from the boats equipment or need spare parts. If what you are looking for does not exist on the shelf, orders can be shipped from the mainland daily.

info@wemarin.com, +358 18 12990
(20 Skarpansvägen, Mariehamn 22100, Åland)

Want to lift the boat?

Lagerhotellet Ab Sveden

+35818525537

Diver service:

If you wish to hire a diver please contact the race office or send an email to info@orceuro2024.com