Darsser Ort Harbour
I have just heard the little harbour of Darsser Ort is now officially closed
and will not be dredged again. The approaches are completely silted up. Depths
are already down to just a few cms in places. It is very sad to lose this
picturesque little hideaway, and it leaves quite a gap between Warnermünde
and the next port East which is Barhöft (about 50 nm). Janet Safarovic
HLR Flensburg, March ‘06
Information also received
from Janet Safarovic
Falshoft lighthouse-54° 46'
N 9° 58' E-North of Schleimunde has been switched off.
Poland.
Trebiez: Border control,customs.
Alongside mooring. £2.
Szczecin: not worth visiting, unless
you want to see the delta of Oder. 50 zloty (£9.50).
Wollin: ancient place from the Viking
age. Not much to see. 10 zloty (£2). No facilities.
Swinoujscie: Swell from ferries.
Alongside mooring. 5£ Customs. Border control.
Trebiez: Border control,
customs.Alongside. 25 zloty (£2).
Kolobrzeg: 15 zloty .Well sheltered.
Showers out of order. Good beach. Cheap restaurants. Diesel at gas stations
Alongside mooring.1,50 zloty/l (£3). Hans P.Brædder,
9/10/98
Kaliningrad
There are three harbours which
can be visited. Namely: Kaliningrad, Pionersk and Baltijsk. Foreign visitors
still need a special permission from FSB(equivalent to KGB) to visit port of
Baltijsk. Both Kaliningrad and Pionersk are open for visitors, but a written
notice of arrival should be submitted to the Customs Post of Kaliningrad at
least 72 hrs prior to the boat`s arrival by the hosting YC or an agent. The
notice should include: -ETA -ETD -LOA, Beam, Draught -Flag -Home Port
-Itinerary -Sail Number(if any) -Reg.No.
The yacht harbour of the
Port of Baltijsk is within the Naval Base Area. The facilities are rather
modest: water, but no electricity. Berthing is free. Kaliningrad and Pionersk
are more progressive - they have both water and electricity available. Their
berthing fees are 3usd per yacht per day. I have some contacts in Kaliningrad
that still need to be interviewed before I can recommend them to visitors. I am
meeting them in October when they come to St.Petersburg. Meanwhile visitors are
welcome to contact me for concrete details regarding their planned visits to
Kaliningrad region.
Vladimir Ivankiv, HLR St. Petersburg,
1/7/02
Sweden (E Coast)
Kristianopel. Bows on with buoys
Water. Shower .
Kalmar. Big marina in the old ferry
harbour. Very fine castle.
Diesel .Water. Sail maker. Chandlery. Bows on
with buoys.
Island Öland. Byxelkrok.
Alongside or bows on with buoys. Water. Shower. Washing machine.
Island Gotland. Visby. Miedievalcity
with walls around. Bows on with buoys. Diesel. Propane. Water. Shower.
Fårösund. small marina,
chandlery, showers, shops.
Stockholm. Wasa harbour New art
museum. Magnificent Vasa museum - a must.
Pontoons with fingers. Water.
Propane, butane.
You might like to make a note of Ari Anders
an excellent engine mechanic operating in the Stockholm area. He's not cheap
but he does a good job. His mobile 'phone number is 0703723222. Roger
Saunders Yacht: Badger 4/9/00
Dalarø. Four guest harbours
with various bething. Shower. Water.
Nynåshamn. Pontoons with fingers.
Shower.Water.Chandlery.Repair.
Oxelösund. Bows on with buoys.
Diesel. Water. Shower.
Sandhamn. Alongside. Shower. SEK80
(£5,60)
Ystad. Boxes and alongside
. Water. Shower.
Above from Hans P.Brædder, 9/10/98 updated by Fay and
Graham Cattell
30/10/03
Baltic
States
The latest edition of Harbours of the Baltic States is
now available. This is updated to 2005 with information on 41
harbours suitable for the average cruising yacht.
Latvia.
The Cattells visited Latvia in 2003 and again in 2004. The
following report is still relevant but greater detail is given
in Harbours of the Baltic States.
TIME Latvia has adopted Eastern European time i.e. UT +2
in winter, UT +3 in summer.
CHARTS A new
publication "Set of Charts for Latvia for Yachts" publ. 2002 is now available.
A copy is in the CA Library.
LIEPAJA.
Further improvements include an office for the yacht agent on the quayside
where tourist information is available, refurbished toilets and showers plus a
washing machine (no drier) in the facilities building.
VENTSPILS. Toilets and showers have been
refurbished and washing machines added. The yacht club claims to provide fresh
drinking water but this is questionable as at the time of our visit the water
was brown in colour. The water main for the whole of Ventspils is being
replaced and when this work is completed it is hoped the situation will
improve. It must be emphasised however that Ventspils is the only place in the
Baltic States where the water quality has been found questionable.
ROJA. Toilets and showers available in a
Portakabin.
MERSRAGS. The yacht pontoon
is now laid out on the south (port) side of the harbour. Toilets and showers
are available in a Portakabin from where water and electricity can also be
obtained. The harbour owner is planning a new development with repair and
winter storage facilities. Charges have increased and are considered excessive
for the location.
ENGURE. The yacht club building has
become very dilapidated and is greatly in need of repair. Toilets and showers
were locked during the time of our visit.
JURMALA. The entrance has now silted leaving a maximum
depth of 1.2m on the bar and the harbour is now officially closed. In
consequence, Latvian sheet chart No. 2104 'Mouth of Lielupe and Bullupe' has
been withdrawn. We cannot foresee any change to this situation in the immediate
future. Unmasted craft can gain access to the Lielupe river via the Bullupe
river from the Daugava river.
ANDREJOSTA (Riga). New pontoons have
been installed, most using stern buoys but with some space for larger yachts to
lie alongside. Water and electricity are provided on the pontoons.
Fay and Graham Cattell. 30/10/03
Estonia.
The Cattells visited Estonia in 2003 and again in 2004. The
following report is still relevant but greater detail is given
in Harbours of the Baltic States.
TIME Estonia has
decided to adopt Eastern European time i.e. UT +2 in winter, UT +3 in summer.
CHARTS The third
volume of Charts of Estonia (book form for small craft) - From Saaremaa to
Ruhnu 2002 is now available. This completes the charts of Estonian waters.
Copies of all three volumes are available in the CA Library. Vol. 1 Gulf of
Finland - Narva Joesuu to Osmussaar 1999 Vol. 2 Vainameri (West-Estonian
Archipelago) - Osmussaar to Saaremaa 2001 Vol. 3 From Saaremaa to Ruhnu 2002.
RUHNU Dredging was
completed this summer and the depth in the harbour is now 3m. There is room for
a few yachts to lie beside the quay. Toilets, showers, sauna in harbour
building. Interesting remote island well worth visiting. Fay and Graham
Cattell. 30/10/03
PARNU The visitors
pontoon at the sailing club soon fills up in the height of season but it is
possible to find space among the club boats on the other three pontoons - check
with office if the owner is expected back during your planned stay. The
chandlers has now closed but charts can be obtained through the club - speak to
CA HLR Peeter Volkov Fay and Graham Cattell. 30/10/03
KIHNU The harbour has
become too shallow beside the concrete edging built a few years back and yachts
are now directed to lie alongside a very rough and broken down quay at the head
of the harbour. Visitors are warned to be careful of the wind direction as a
yacht could easily be damaged by being blown against this quay. The harbour is
open to north and east. Fay and Graham Cattell. 30/10/03
ROOMASSAARE/KURESSAARE/NASVA
(Saaremaa)
Roomassaare and Kuressaare both have all modern facilities.
Kuressaare is located nearest the facilities of the small town
but Roomassaare is conveniently located for the island's airport
- daily planes to Tallinn etc. Some dredging has taken place
in the entrance channel leading to Nasva but entry should be
made in daylight only. Local advice is to follow the channel
buoys even if by so doing the leading marks do not line up.
HAAPSALU
In
2004 most of the facilities were purchased by Grand Holm Marina
who have since carried out much refurbishment to the harbour
including the laying of substantially heavier sinkers for the
stern buoys making them less likely to drag. Although shallow,
the harbour has no shelter from NE to E and in strong winds from
these directions can become uncomfortable. A new facilities
building has been created out of former fish processing
premises.
The harbour at SORU on Hiiumaa (used by ferries from
Triigi on Saaremaa) has been reconstructed and good shelter is provided in the
inner pool. Also on Hiiumaa, the harbour at ORJAKU has been improved with more
pontoon space and stern buoys; SUURSADAM, which is a centre for fishing boat
repairs, welcomes yachts and has a small area of quay available. The harbour on
the island of NAISSAAR, although apparently no longer maintained, has plenty of
space for visiting yachts, lying alongside the quay (protected by commercial
black fenders). The island has few inhabitants but is interesting for its
military remains (the island was the store for mines during soviet times). The
facilities at PIRITA (Tallinn) have been extended with the addition of a new
pontoon with finger berths. Kalev yacht club also has a visitor's pontoon.
Fay and Graham Cattell 30/10/03 with revisions to Spring
2005.
Parnu. Bows on with
buoys. Water. Shower. Diesel. all facilities. Police and customs. Hans
P.Brædder, 9/10/98
Koiguste. Bows on with
buoys. shower, washing machine. Bar. Hans P.Brædder,
9/10/98
Island Vormsi. New quay
2002. . Fay and Graham Cattell. 30/10/03
Dirhami. Alongside. Diesel. No facilities, industry
habour. Hans P.Brædder, 9/10/98 Difficult entrance, chartlet
essential. Shop. Ray Glaister, 1995/6/7
Lohusalu. Bows on with
buoys.Water.Shower.Diesel. new harbour with all facilities. Hans
P.Brædder, 9/10/98
LITHUANIA
Greater detail on cruising in Lithuania and its harbours is
given in Harbours of the Baltic States.
TIME
Lithuania has adopted Eastern European time i.e. UT +2 in winter, UT +3 in
summer.
CHARTS Klaipeda is covered by a
new Latvian publication "Set of Charts for Latvia for Yachts" publ. 2002. A
copy is in the CA Library.
A chart entitled Curonian Lagoon and the Nemunas Delta
was published by the Lithuanian Inland Waterways Authority in
2004. A copy is in the CA Library.
KLAIPEDA.
Although Lithuania is a member of the EU, it is still necessary
for all visiting yachts to report to Immigration Control on
arrival and departure. Procedures are now carried out in
sheltered conditions at Pier 41 - large notices clearly indicate
the route to follow. Visiting yachts may berth either at
Klaipėda Sailing Centre or Old Castle Harbour. Graham and Fay
Cattell - March 2005
Åland
Mariehamn. Excellent
marinas with first-class shower and sauna facilities on both West and East
sides of town. West side close to four-master Pommern built in Glasgow
and adjacent museum. Laundry must be booked. Electricity. Diesel. East
harbour close to excellent bathing beach with changing room and shower set in
wild life park. Hans P.Brædder, 9/10/98 Ray Glaister
2/7/99
Finland
Harbours visited in Finland 2003 by
Brian Gay
Turku 60°
26'.4N 22° 14'.6E Yacht harbour fully open in May(electricity, showers).
Fees payable at kiosk. €17 + €2 for electricity per day. [Excellent
marina in river (west bank) central in town with super sauna and shower
facility, charge includes electricity and sauna. Waashing m/c. Castle has been
beautifully restored and well worth visit. Ray Glaister
8/7/99]
Airisto
(Stormälö) 60° 15'.1N 22° 6'.4E Harbour empty in
May. Hotel open. No shops.
Gullkrona
60° 5'.3N 22° 4'.9E Harbour fully open. Friendly
harbourmistress (Eva Eriksson). Fish shop. No electricity. Fee €8 for all
season.
Kasnäs 59° 55'.2
22° 24'.5E Fully serviced harbour open in May. Friendly harbourmaster.
Shop. Hotel (weather forecast available). Buses to Helsinki and ferry to
Rosala. €12 per day including electricity, showers and sauna.
Hanko 59° 49'.1N 22° 57'.9E
Harbour not fully operational until 1 June but could lie to quay (no charge).
Electricity €2 per day payable at cafe. Showers not yet open but sauna
available at cafe. Shops in town and good train service to Helsinki.
Ekenäs (Tammisaari) 59º58'.7N 23º26'.0E Limited room for
visitors in June, moored at quay close to bridge. Good facilities in town.
Inkoo 60º02'.4N 24º00'.5E
Full facilities, space available in June, 2 supermarkets, banks, fuel
Helsinki 60º09'.8N
24º57'.9E Finger and stern buoy moorings at NJK. All facilities but marina
rather run down - harbour master has retired and not yet been replaced. Ferry
to city. No fuel in immediate vicinity. (Very smart restaurant, expensive but
special reasonable yachtsmen's dinner, beware wine pricey so stick to beer!
Tel: +44(0)9-636047 Ray Glaister 14/7/99)
Porvoo 60º23'.3N 25º40'.0E Narrow width
pile moorings with limited space for visitors. It may be possible to moor
alongside downstream of town. All facilities. Attractive old town.
Supermarkets, banks etc. No fuel. A new bridge was being constructed which will
limit access by masted vessels. Bus to Helsinki.
Dragesviken 59º59'.0N 24º25'.54E Remote
harbour on Porkkala peninsula but convenient departure or arrival point for
Estonia (Porkkala Passport Control is nearby). Limited room for visitors. Shop
and cafe in season. Fuel.
Other Finnish Harbours
Hanko. Bows on with
buoys.Water Shower.Diesel. All facilities. Hans P.Brædder,
9/10/98
Kotka. Large marina.
Electricity. Showers rather busy at peak times. Sauna FIM 70. Restaurant
nearby. Ray Glaister 16/7/99
Lapeenrenta, Lake Saimaa - good
visitors berths near town centre, entry key provides good security. Water,
Electricity. Near head of Saimaa Canal. Chandlery. Volvo shop. Winter
berthing. Cashpoints, supermarkets, railway station. Ray Glaister
7/4/00
Baltic
Russia
Viborg. Morskoi Yacht Club (60N57.68,
28E33.06) opposite the castle. Reasonably secure, electricity and water claimed
drinkable, BBQ open-air restaurant. 200Rb or GBP5 per night. The Director of
the Club, Igor is very helpful. Open air and covered markets nearby with
excellent restaurant in round tower, good shopping town. This is a possible
entry point for St. Petersburg on the same visa, and also at foot of Saimaa
Canal into Finland. Ray Glaister 7/8/00
Email Vladimir Ivankiv
HLR St. Petersburg for latest position before planning visit. Ray Glaister
8/9/01
A compulsory pilot is no longer needed to visit
Viborg.
Vladimir Ivankiv, HLR St Petersburg, 2/10/02
The Bjorkesound Strait (between
Ostrov (island) Zapadnyy and Primorsk on the mainland, and on direct route from
Viborg to St. Petersburg) is getting more navigable year after year. Still
lot of paperwork is to be done beforehand. Late in May a group of 15 Finnish
yachts sailed through the Strait and then further to Vysotsk. It is not yet
allowed to stop at the area though. The second group from Finland is expected
to sail the same route late in June. Officially an agent has to inform the
Coast Guard Office about the intended passage through the Strait at least a
month and a half in advance. Vladimir Ivankiv, 13/6/01
St.Petersburg. This has three YCs all
with some advantage:
Central River YC (59º 57.9'N 30º 14.4'E) Contact:
Vladimir Ivankiv.
St. Petersburg Rechnoi Yacht Club,
Petrovskaya Kosa
7 197042
YC Telephone: 235-0447 YC Simple access. Recommended for large
and/or deep draught craft. Mooring is bows-on to pontoons or outer mole (which
provides best shelter) from stern buoys. Large craft can lie alongside T-ends
of pontoons. 24-hour security overlooks the basin . Security guards on main
gate. Vladimir Ivankiv can arrange to supply drinking water (not cheap). This
club has the most foreign visitors. Water taps are adjacent to the pontoons.
Electricity (220V, 2-pin continental). New showers 2000. Restaurant was
refurbished and re-opened in 1999. Kiosk with B-B-Q. Plenty of space. Crane
(12.5 tonne) can be used for lowering masts. Excellent repair facilities. Easy
access to town with a frequent service and single trolleybus ride Number 7,
which terminates 500m away, goes direct to Nevsky Prospect. New Metro station a
few hundred metres. Charge in 2000 was $1 per metre per night. An excellent
shower and sauna is available in a GRP workshop at $2 per person, and other
equally charged facilities may be available in a small cruise ship moored
alongside. Telephone calls to UK: $2 per minute. St. Petersburg Sea YC (Was
Baltic Shipping Co. YC.)
St. Petersburg Sea YC (Formerly Baltic
Shipping Co. YC.) (59º 58.6'N 30º 14.9'E) Telephone/fax:230-75 85 or
186-39 35 Contact: Alexander Maximadji (speaks English very well) Mobile:
966-2601
St. Petersburg Sea Yacht Club
Nab. Martynova 197047
St.
Petersburg
Trickiest access due to narrow fairway and minimal buoyage; by
prior arrangement and/or VHF contact, the Club will send out a launch to guide
you through the shallow approach. With strong East winds the maximum depth is
only 3 metres, but the deep water difficult to find. Mooring is bows-on to a
pontoon from buoys. Some are about 30m from the pontoon, so need long warps.
Rather crowded. Water taps are adjacent to pontoons. Electricity (220V, 2-pin
continental). Smart new sauna and shower in club building. Friendly restaurant
and bar refurbished in 1999. Chandlery. Crane. Perimeter fence with 24 hour
guard and dogs. There are always other yachtsmen around who will keep an eye on
your boat, so one feels secure and welcome here. Several shops including baker,
chemist, etc. at 1 km. Attractive surroundings between river, Olympic rowing
lake and park. Winter storage facilities. Alexander Maximadji has an office
with secretary opposite the club building, and is most helpful. He can also
arrange telephone calls. The charge in 2000 was $1 per metre per night.
Although the most remote of the three clubs, a new Metro station is 700 metres
walk, and involves one change for Nevsky Prospect.
Navy YC (59º
56.0'N 30º 14.1'E)
Marine and Physical Training Centre No. 146
(formerly Navy No.55 YC ).
Manager: Alexey Timofejev Telephone/fax: 355-83
01 and 355-83 02
Deep water access. Small but plans for major
redevelopoment for 2003. All visitors, especially ex-RN members, are made very
welcome. Mooring is generally stern-on to pontoons from buoys but visitors are
given alongside berth in view of 24-hour security. Water taps are adjacent to
the pontoons. Electricity. No showers but toilets in office block (men ground
floor, women first floor) had been refurbished in 1999 to a just adequate
standard. Crane suitable for lowering masts. Good local shops 5 minutes.
Markets at Primorskaya Metro and Bolshoi Prospect. International card phone
corner of Halichny Ulitsa and Shkipersky Pereulok nearby. No. 10 trolleybus
from nearby Shkiperskij goes full length of Nevsky Prospect and make this the
marina with best communications; when alighting in Skiperskij look out for
large blue shed and submarine on left hand side. |
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