Introduction... Olympic Games in Tallinn.. Thus far we have discussed in our blog about facts about Baltic Sea, islands in Tallinn Bay, health regarding sailing and sea overall. Now we are gonna dwell around Olympic Games, as this is and should be talking point in all over the world whether it is coronavirus and because of this there are no spectators or new olympic and world records. So how are we gonna infuse Olympic Games to a sailing on Baltic Sea? Read on, and find out... Start of Olympic Games in Tallinn... 1980 Olympic Games was held in Moscow and as we all know geography, then capital of Russia is pretty far away from the sea, where sailing and yacht program could take place. As Estonia and Tallinn were part of Soviet Union back then, Tallinn was chosen to host 1980 Olympic Games sailing and yacht programm. Big honour for Estonia and estonians. Riga is somewhat closer to the Moscow (by 100 km) then its unknown if capital of Latvia were even among contenders, but lucky for Estonia they were not selected. One of the rare occasions when Estonia benefitted for being a part of Soviet Union. Olympic program included... Six sailing classes with a total of 42 races were scheduled ( seven races per class ). Sailors from twelve countries received medals, Brazil's team was the overall winner with two gold medals. New Buildings for Olympic Games... To accommodate competitors of Olympic Games sailing and yacht program, Soviet Union built many, many buildings in Tallinn, that are still standing... Tallinn Airport... Airport that once was voted one of the coziest airports in Europe, was design by Moscow airport design office and built specifically for the Olympic Games sailing program. Since then it has changed drastically to accommodate all kind
Introduction…
Olympic Games in Tallinn..
Thus far we have discussed in our blog about facts about Baltic Sea, islands in Tallinn Bay, health regarding sailing and sea overall. Now we are gonna dwell around Olympic Games, as this is and should be talking point in all over the world whether it is coronavirus and because of this there are no spectators or new olympic and world records.
So how are we gonna infuse Olympic Games to a sailing on Baltic Sea?
Introduction to Tallinn Bay... With our sailing trip in Tallinn Bay You could see two islands up closer, both of which have very interesting past. One of them is Aegna and the other is Naissaar (German: Nargen; Swedish: Nargö). We are going to write about both of them in this blog post... Aegna island in Tallinn Bay... Aegna is an Estonian island in the Tallinn Bay in the Baltic Sea. Geography... Aegna is 3 square kilometers, and is situated near Viimsi peninsula, around 14 km towards Finland from Tallinn and about 1,5 km northwest of Rohuneeme . Aegna consist of two sandy beaches and a total of 10 km coastline, the highest point of island is about 13 km above sea level. Attractions... Being popular destination for day and camping trips Aegna boasts around having 15 km of walking routes. In summer time, there is also open Aegna Meditation and Development Centre. History... First written words of the island date back to 1297, when Danish king Erik Menved forbade forestry on the islands of Naissaar and Aegna in Tallinn Bay, altought written accounts are from 1297 Aegna's history dates back thousands of years. Both Estonia and therefore Aegna was part of Denmark over a century. Aegna's population over the centuries has been mixed with Estonian and Swedish people, whom most of them were fishermen. During the time of Imperial Russia, Republic of Estonia and Soviet occupation Aegna was used for military purposes. Remnants of military remains can still be seen today as military watchtower, a large gun base with tunnels and the light railway. Transport... With the support from the city of Tallinn, small ferry Juku operates during the summer months to and from the island and beside Juku there is also a boat called "Monica which operates as a sightseeing tour to the island The island can
Introduction to Tallinn Bay…
With our sailing trip in Tallinn Bay You could see two islands up closer, both of which have very interesting past.
One of them is Aegna and the other is Naissaar (German: Nargen; Swedish: Nargö). We are going to write about both of them in this blog post…
Fun Fact no.3 : Sailing on the Baltic Sea is Good for Your Health. Closeness to the Baltic Sea can have a very positive impact on your health: the closer you are to the sea, the better you feel. In fact, doctors have been prescribing healthy trips to the seaside from as early as the 18th century, and recent studies gives idea the link between the sea and health is a scientific fact. A sailing trip with us on the Baltic Sea may be just the right medicine to improve your mental wellbeing and relieve summer stress. Here's the list of benefits and reasons why you should plan your next holiday at the beach or on the sea: Physical health benefits of sailing on the Baltic Sea... Waves... Seaside encourages physical activity, even if it's simply a walk on the beach. Being near to the sea is very relaxing. Researchers have found that the sound of waves alters brain patterns, which sends you into a deeply relaxed state and rejuvenates body and mind. Sand... Besides the natural peeling your feet get from beach sand, walking on the beach provides way more exercise than walking on a flatter surface, like grass. This is because your body is constantly counter-balancing the uneven surface of the sand, effectively working your thighs, gluteal muscles and calves, without you even realising it. Swimming... Swimming in the sea gives you a full workout, increases your immune system function and improves circulation. Studies have shown that the amino acids, minerals, and vitamins in slightly salty seawater produce antibiotic and antibacterial effects that promote immunity. Swimming in warm seawater helps the body's healing mechanisms to fight conditions such as inflammatory diseases, arthritis, bronchitis and asthma, as well as common aches and pains. Skin... The seaside is good for your
Fun Fact no.3 : Sailing on the Baltic Sea is Good for Your Health.
Closeness to the Baltic Sea can have a very positive impact on your health: the closer you are to the sea, the better you feel. In fact, doctors have been prescribing healthy trips to the seaside from as early as the 18th century, and recent studies gives idea the link between the sea and health is a scientific fact.
What is sailing... on Baltic Sea Dictionary defines sailing as: „the action of sailing in a ship or boat“ „ a voyage made by a ferry or cruise ship, especially according to a planned schedule“ „an act of beginning a voyage or of leaving a harbour“ Questions might arise that which definition we might use to describe our sailing adventure. Well, to be honest none of the above are correct. We would describe sailing with us as: „Seeing Tallinn with a new perspective, a voyage that You wouldn´t get anywhere else in the world nor would another sailing trip with us be the same.“ Ofcourse You can sail basically anywhere in the world, but there are a lot of variables that makes sailing on Tallinn bay with us a unique adventure. Definition of Baltic Sea... Atlantic Ocean being the closest large waterbody, Baltic Sea is prolongation of that ocean. Baltic Sea is mostly rounded by Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Denmark. Now if we go a bit further east. There is a part of Baltic Sea called Gulf of Finland, which is like inner sea of Estonia, Finland and Russia. Now we are at Gulf of Finland and if we head bit south towards Tallinn there is Tallinn Bay. This is the bay in which our sailing tour takes place. Division and borders of Tallinn Bay... Tallinna reid, Kopli Bay, Kakumäe bay and Paljassaare Bay are the components and beaches of Tallinn Bay. The borders of Tallinn Bay is Viimsi Peninsula from the east, and from the north, the borders are islands Naissaar and Aegna. Waters of Tallinn Bay... Tallinn Bay coast waters are flat but deep swiftly. Tallinn Bay has a brusque slant, which enables for hearty water exchange with the waters of the Gulf of Finland.
„the action of sailing in a ship or boat“
„ a voyage made by a ferry or cruise ship, especially according to a planned schedule“
„an act of beginning a voyage or of leaving a harbour“
Questions might arise that which definition we might use to describe our sailing adventure.
Well, to be honest none of the above are correct. We would describe sailing with us as:
„Seeing Tallinn with a new perspective, a voyage that You wouldn´t get anywhere else in the world nor would another sailing trip with us be the same.“
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