Who are you?
I am Oskari Juva, working as a development manager in the company I founded called Juva Shipping Oy. Juva Shipping Oy is a company specialized in maritime services. The portfolio includes marinas, restaurants, water buses, maritime event sales, and an island destination called Vallisaari.
What does boating mean to you?
Boating has been a beloved hobby for me, which I “ruined” by turning it into a profession :) The sea has been my whole life and the opportunity and enabler for our business operations. Other shareholders in our company share a similar relationship and attitude towards the sea.
How has boating developed recently?
The most visible change is definitely the various shared and rental boat services that have emerged in recent years. This is great because the threshold to start boating has significantly lowered thanks to these new services. I also have a cautiously positive feeling about people’s attitude towards the wellbeing of the seas. This is visible in practice, for example, as increased use of sewage disposal stations.
What new services are you offering for the 2021 season?
For this season, we are launching two new services: boat rentals and a season boat service. With the season boat service, the customer gets unlimited access to all our season boats with one payment. Boat rental is a more traditional product where the customer reserves a boat from a few hours to several days. We are also starting closer cooperation with Brush ´n Go to offer the possibility of toxin-free boating.
Greetings!
Forget the etiquettes and prejudices related to boating. Boaters and boating are changing, and keeping services alive requires new people to the sport, so boldly give it a try.