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noisless gliding in the water

This is another form of discovering not so beaten paths in Finland.

If you are fond of nature, not getting a nervous breakdown because of some spiders in the wilderness and enjoy luxury of independence then consider this:

Why not hire a canoe/kayak and hit the enigmatic lake and river system of middle- and eastern Finland? Pack your stuff (tent/clothes) into your canoe and float away like Väinämöinen did once... ; )

Choose tranquility for once without city-hustle.

Equipment: Time - very good map - good equipment (outdoor gear) - open mind

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About Hosting World Championships

This is a general info!

As little may know Finland problably holds the world record in hosting world championships and in inventing more and more...

Don't you believe? Well, here are some samples. And please! This is no joke.

Equipment: To be considered: People participating in these championships are not always taking it too seriously, yet they do participate and will compete eagerly.

Kicksled - Potkukelkka (WC to be held in Multiala 15.-16.3.2003)

Table Ice-Hockey FinnishChampioship (Pöly)

Icehole swimming FC (Avantouinnin SM)

Marsh soccer WC (Suojalkapallo)

Marsh Floorball FC (Suosähly - 26.7.03 in Leivonmäki)

Snow Soccer FC (Umpihankifutksen SM)

Banana Eating FC

Goldwashing FC (Kullanhuuhdonnan SM)

World Puzzle Championship

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Chopping some wood

How about this for a starter?

Yeah, that's alright. You wouldn't believe how much energy this takes. Just try it for fun's sake. But mind your swing.

Unlike in golfing the swing comes directly over your head and cuts the piece of wood in two parts. Keep yor legs apart from each other and concentrate on your two-handed swing.

Use enough force so you won't need another strike. If the wood is already dry and hard you may experince some difficulty, but just keep on chopping.

It is said that our cross country skiing champ Juha Mieto only used to chop wood in order to keep himself fit. ; )

yeah, sure

but it is healthy.

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