
The dates of Päijänne on the Rocks 2023 are from 16th to 19th of March. Mark your calendar.
If you have ever dreamed about diving under the ice or you want to find the restful peace under water the best place would be the Päijänne on the Rocks ice diving event in Lake District in Finland.
This traditional winter fun event will be organized again from 17th to 20th of March 2022 in Asikkala, Finland. The Lake Päijänne has drinkable water and the tranquility under the ice will be amazing, as always. Welcome freedivers around the world to see this wonderful under ice world.
The event is for everyone who has a certification in freediving. There is no competition apart of the Arctic Static Challenge below. It is just to have fun together with fellow divers and enjoy the feelings in the nature’s own cathedral under the white ice cover. All special safety issues regarding diving under the ice will be covered in pre dive briefing. Remember to bring your own lanyard and a diving light for the night dive.
Due the nature of the event the number of participants is limited. To make sure you will have a place, please, make your registration before 16th of January 2022. First come first served.
Special notice! At 2022 we will have a very special freediving underwater photography workshop by Alex Voyer. Workshop will include theory and practice in two days at 15th and 16th of March. Price for the workshop is 600€ and the spots are limited to 6 people that you will get a very personal teaching from the master Alex. Price is including the accommodation and transportation inside the workshop for two days. Requirements: freediving certificate and experience freediving under the ice, own camera and housing setup, own laptop and editing program for editing.
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Don’t be shy to ask if you have any requests or wishes. We would love to make this event the best possible for you. For any wishes just send me an email.
Please follow the updates for the possible restriction due to covid-19 virus given by Finnish government. This link is to Finnair’s travelling information.
Program 2022*:
Thursday 17th of March
- 08-09 Safety briefing (lanyard check & signing in for the Arctic Static Challenge)
- 09-10 Transportation to Lake Sonnanen (bus will be organized and the persons taking the bus will share the expenses)
- 10-16 Diving day in Lake Sonnanen
- 16-17 Transportation from Sonnanen to Lehmonkärki
Friday 18th of March
- 10-13 Briefing & Arctic Static Challenge (no neoprene allowed)
- 13-17 Ski-doo safari, cross country skiing, ice-fishing… (check the current prices from Lehmonkärki Resort)
- 17-18 Safety briefing (lanyard & diving light check)
- 18-22 Night dive “Ice of Fire”
Saturdays 19th of March
- 09-10 Safety briefing (lanyard check)
- 10-16 Päijänne on the Rocks 2022
- 17-22 Special dinner with presentations
Sunday 20th of March
- Packing, checking out and departure home
*Changes possible