The Baltic Sea Plogging challenge

For the good of the Baltic Sea

Each summer (since 2019), the Watersport Center Laguuni has organized the Baltic Sea Plogging challenge from the beginning of June till the end of August. During this period, visitors can book a free-of-charge cleaning kayak or rowing boat and spend a couple of hours cleaning the beloved Baltic Sea one piece of trash at a time. The Baltic Sea Plogging is a nationwide charity project that offers everyone an opportunity to see, experience, and make a difference for the good of the Baltic Sea.

The Baltic Sea is one of the most polluted seas in the world, and littering caused by humans is a growing problem. Let's change that this summer - join the volunteer work and book a free-of-charge cleaning kayak or rowing boat for a couple of hours at Watersport Center Laguuni.

In addition to joint cleaning efforts, the Baltic Sea Plogging Challenge includes various events and charity projects.

Kaksi naista soutamassa uudella Itämeri Plogging -soutuveneellä Espoon saaristossa.

Help to protect the Baltic Sea in a whole new way during your holiday in Espoo!

Make a difference while kayaking

In the summer of 2023, we together collected 1 928kg 530g of garbage while kayaking. Will you join us this summer? It's easy:

Step 1: Book your plogging time;

Step 2: Arrive a bit before a booked time at Watersport Center Laguuni and pick up your cleaning tools and kayak;

Step 3: Spend up to 3 hours of plogging the Baltic Sea;

Step 4: Return to Watersport Center Laguuni with the tools and collected trash;

Step 5: Give collected trash to Laguuni staff for further recycling.

What is included?

a twin kayak with a trash can
instructions
kayaking vests
paddles
garbage pick up tool
garbage bags
waterproof phone bag
scale for weighting the trash catch

Book your plogging time

Make a difference with the first-ever cleaning row boat

This year's exciting new feature is the Espoo Baltic Sea rowing boat, provided by the City of Espoo and Watersport Center Laguuni.

What makes it special?

Equipped with a fishing magnet for metal debris - making it easier to clean beneath the surface (where 70% of garbage is located)
Includes nets and garbage tongs
Designed to clean below the surface
Fits up to 3 people (children can participate with the supervision of an adult)

Book your plogging time