Even royalty rides on boats made of VENDIA

Teno Boat from Utsjoki, Northern Finland makes traditional boats to Lapland rivers to be used for salmon fishing and river safaris. The boat is known for its’ long and narrow shape which is ideal for flowing Lapland rivers. The boats are mainly sold to northern rivers around Scandinavia, such as Teno, Tornio, Kemi, Kalix, Alta and Namsen rivers.

In May 2017 Teno Boat has built a boat made of VENDIA marine plank which has been sold to adventure company Sorrisniva to Northern Norway. The boat is intended to use for river safaris in the largest fjord of Northern Europe, Alta river. The landscape on the route is magnificent. You can read more about the safaris from Sorrisniva’s website. We also heard rumours that the king of Norway will get on board to this brand new boat this summer. We believe that such a beautiful boat would offer a pleasant cruise for His Majesty!

Teno river boat can also be made of mahogany VENDIA

Mahogany smelling package to Pargas

Michael, studying boatbuilding at Livia Vocational school has started a boatbuilding project in which he will use mahogany VENDIA as a material. In Decemeber a package of mahogany VENDIA marine plank left from our factory to Pargas, Finland. We really look forward to see what kind of boat will be created from the planks. You can follow Michael’s project from his blog: changetowood.blogspot.fi

Kuva: changetowood.blogspot.fi

Exercise on the waters

It is one of the most beautiful and hottest days of summer as Niko rowing boat is gliding on the lake Kallavesi. Steady pulls by the oars keep the Niko-boat (designed by Jarmo Häkkinen) and the couple rowing the boat moving fast on the surface of the water. Trip like this gives a perfect chance to admire the beautiful scenery of the lake but it also goes for a good exercise. A single person as well thanks to its adjustable benches could row the boat.

It is time for a short stop in a peaceful bay, which is the perfect place to enjoy the great weather and have a snack before continuing the trip. One might wonder could this possibly be the best way to enjoy a summer day? 

The boat used is Niko pulling boat made of mahogany faced VENDIA marine plank. When looking at the boat on the clean and blue coloured lake you might wonder could a rowing boat look more beautiful than this?

Rowing of a handmade wooden boat on a perfect summer day truly refreshes your body and soul. Niko pulling boat is easy to move thanks to its lightweight (appr. 60 kg) and it is also an easy boat model to build if you are a first timer in wooden boat building.

Have a nice rowing days!

Greetings from Kallavesj’ 2016 fair!

Kallavesj’ 2016 fair was held on the first weekend of April in Kuopio, Finland and it was an opportunity to see our mahogany faced VENDIA marine plank. Niko-pulling boat was also present. It looked great since it had received the final varnish layers and the beautiful appeareance of mahogany really stood out.

Next to Niko-pulling boat was presented another boat made of VENDIA. It was a rowing boat made of pine faced VENDIA marine plank by Boatyard Ruotsalainen.

In addition to these boats a pine faced Niko-pulling boat was on view at Kuopio Adult Education Center’s section. That specific boat was built on the pilot course of Niko-pulling boat during January-Febuary in 2016. Niko-pulling boat has been designed as an easy boat model to build. Two boatbuilding courses have already been booked for the coming winter. More information about Niko-pulling boat model: venesuunnittelu@gmail.com

Kallavesj' 2016 fair starts tomorrow!

Kallavesj' 2016 fair starts tomorrow in Kuopio! Doors are opened on Friday at 11 o'clock. Niko pulling boat which was presented in Helsinki on VeneBåt 2016 fair has now got the final touch and can be found from VENDIA's section E10.

Kallavesj' 2016 has a free entrance during the whole weekend. Welcome!

VENDIA at Kallavesj’ 2015 exhibition, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Opening hours and other exhibitors: www.kallavesj.fi

VENDIA at Kallavesj’ 2016 exhibition 1.-3.4.2016

VENDIA will be at Kallavesj’ 2016 exhibition from 1st to 3rd April. On VENDIA's presentation stand you will get to know to VENDIA marine plank and other products from VENDIA product family. Our new product, VENDIA with mahogany face veneer will be also presented. You will find us from the section E10.

New! Previously introduced pulling boat Niko, made of mahogany VENDIA marine plank is presented in our section. Another boat that can be found from section will be Savonian-type rowing boat made of normal VENDIA marine plank by Boatyard Ruotsalainen.

There will be also two other Niko pulling boats made of VENDIA on display at Kallavesj’ 2016 fair. The boats are on view on the sections of city of Kuopio (F1) and Savonia vocational school (D7). On these departments you will get to know the boatbuilding courses where you can build this quick and easy to built pulling boat Niko.

Coming soon! During this spring our product portfolio will grow with mahogany VENDIA marine plank made of completely sliced mahogany veneers. Stay tuned!

See you at Kallavesj’ 2016 exhibition!

VENDIA at Kallavesj’ 2015 exhibition, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Opening hours and other exhibitors: www.kallavesj.fi

Vene 16 Boat -fair

Boatfair Vene 16 Båt assembled 77 000 people interested in boating and water activities in Helsinki 12.-21.2.2016. Wooden boat section had a nice buzz around the wooden boats among the people who enjoying the outlook of beautiful boats and the lovely smell of wood.

At the boat fair VENDIA presented new mahogany faced VENDIA marine plank which attracted a lot of attention. Especially the boat visitors admired Niko –pulling boat which was made of the new mahogany faced VENDIA marine plank. Niko –pulling boat model has been designed and built by boat designer Jarmo Häkkinen. You can contact Jarmo for more information and inquiries by email venesuunnittelu@gmail.com.

Previous blog posts about Vene 16 Boat -fair:

Greeting from Helsinki International Boat Show

Helsinki International Boat Show has begun

Greetings from Helsinki International Boat Show

It has been a nice buzz around the wooden boats in the first days of Helsinki International Boat Show.  The beauty of wooden boats and the aroma of wood have attracted most of the people. It is nice to notice that wooden boats still attracts interest in spite of the grand day cruisers and fibreglass boats that we have. One fair visitor even said that this wooden boat section is the most beautiful section of the Boat Show.

Helsinki International Boat Show will continue until 21st February. Welcome to see the wooden boat section 7a21 and our VENDIA products.

 

See you at the boat show!

VENDIA at Helsinki International Boat Show, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets and opening hours: www.venemessut.fi

Helsinki International Boat Show 2016 has begun!

Helsinki International Boat Show has begun and will continue until 21.2. On VENDIA's presentation stand you will get to know to VENDIA marine plank and other products from VENDIA product family. Our new product, VENDIA with mahogany face veneer will be also presented. You will find us from the section 7a21.

New! Previously introduced pulling boat Niko, made of mahogany VENDIA marine plank is presented in our section. Another boat that can be found from section will be Savonian-type rowing boat made of normal VENDIA marine plank by Boatyard Ruotsalainen.

 

Traditional wooden boat made of VENDIA marine plank. The boatbuilder: Aki Ruotsalainen

Mahogany VENDIA marine plank on view at Helsinki International Boat Show. The boat designer and builder: Jarmo Häkkinen

Pulling boat called Niko made of mahogany VENDIA.

Mahogany pulling boat at Helsinki International Boat Show 12.-21.2.2016

Here's a little taster of a pulling boat made of mahogany VENDIA marine plank. This mahogany boat called Niko is on view at Helsinki International Boat Show from 12th to 21st February. The boat is made and designed by boat designer Jarmo Häkkinen.

Picture: Jarmo Häkkinen

Another boat that can be found from our section will be Savonian-type rowing boat made of normal VENDIA marine plank by Boatyard Ruotsalainen. You will find us from the section 7a21.

See you at the boat show!

VENDIA at Helsinki International Boat Show, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets and opening hours: www.venemessut.fi

VENDIA at Helsinki International Boat Show 12.-21.2.2016

VENDIA will be at Helsinki International Boat Show from 12th to 21st February. On VENDIA's presentation stand you will get to know to VENDIA marine plank and other products from VENDIA product family. Our new product, VENDIA with mahogany face veneer will be also presented. You will find us from the section 7a21.

New! Previously introduced pulling boat Niko, made of mahogany VENDIA marine plank is presented in our section. Another boat that can be found from section will be Savonian-type rowing boat made of normal VENDIA marine plank by Boatyard Ruotsalainen.

See you at the boat show!

VENDIA at Helsinki International Boat Show, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Tickets and opening hours: www.venemessut.fi

Joensuu Agricultural exhibition 2015

Joensuu Agricultural exhibition offered its' guests lot to see. Sunny days attracted lots of people to the  fair area and total 73 000 people visited at Joensuu Agricultural exhibition. We were also there presenting VENDIA marine plank and other VENDIA products. We had also our new product on view at the fair: VENDIA with a mahogany face veneer. In addition there were one wooden boat made of VENDIA marine plank. The boat was made by Boatyard Ruotsalainen from Nurmes.

The wooden boat and VENDIA marine plank attracted admiration and more than a one commented: "Wooden boat is always a wooden boat". It was nice to note that traditional craftsmanship is still valued.

VENDIA is now available also with a mahogany face veneer. Also other face veneer options are possible, for example the oak option in the picture.

Agricultural exhibition in Joensuu 2.-4.7.2015

VENDIA will be at Joensuu agricultural exhibition 2.-4.7.2015. On VENDIA’s presentation stand you will get to know to VENDIA marine plank and other products from VENDIA product family. There will be also our new product option, VENDIA marine plank with a mahogany face veneer.

You will find us from the section J 252, welcome!

www.farmari.net

VENDIA is now available also with mahogany face veneer!

VENDIA marine plank is now available also with mahogany face veneer. Body of the marine plank is still made of Finnish old-grown pine, but now we can offer sliced mahogany (khaya) veneer as a face veneer option. VENDIA marine plank with the mahogany face veneer is available on special order and delivery time for the product is approximately three weeks from the order. Other face veneer options are also possible.

Please contact us by e-mail (vendia@vendia.fi) and request an offer.