Yachting Monthly - April 2016

ESTONIA

Saaremaa

Hiiumaa

Vormsi

Abruka

Tallinn

Haapsalu

Pärnu

Kuressaare

Gulf of Finland

PaldiskiNorth Lohusalu

Dirhami

Orjaku

Triigi

Soela

Roomassaare

Abruka

Lõunaranna

Kuivastu

Rohuküla

Heltermaa

Kärdla

Muhu

‘Love Island’anchorage

Virtsu

Kihnu

Kihnu

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Paldiski North. Berthing is

alongside the quay (2.8m high)

in 4m. €20 (£15) per day.

A commercial harbour, so

probably one to avoid unless

under press of weather

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Soela Yacht harbour, 1.8-2m depth. €10 (£7)
up to 39ft a day; over 39ft €20 (£15). Peaceful
and friendly harbour with restaurant.

Roomassaare Alongside fi nger

pontoons, 4.6m depth. €20 (£15) per day.

Launch site for new-build Arcona Yachts.

Abruka Finger pontoons, 2.5m depth.

€20 (£15) per day. Isolated and beautiful spot

famed for broadleaf forests and wildlife.

Kuressaare Pontoon berths, 2.3m depth.
€25 (£18) per day up to 42ft; over 42ft €32
(£23) per day. Ten UK yachts visited last year.

‘Love Island’ anchorage

Good holding, depth 2.2m, and just a dinghy

trip away from Padaste Manor’s A1 restaurant.

Lõunaranna Alongside quay, max 15m

LOA, 2.2m draught. €20 (£15) per day. Luxury

Padaste Manor is a cycle ride away.

Kuivastu Marina berths, depth 2.8m.
€20 (£15) per day. From here it’s just a short
hop to the mainland.

Virtsu Yacht berths, depth 2.2m. €20 (£15)

per day. Slightly exposed. Limited berthing but

a good lunchtime stopover.

Pärnu Pärnu YC, marina berths, depth 3m.
€16 (£12) per day up to 28ft; 28ft to 40ft €20
(£15) per day; over 40ft €30 (£22).

Kihnu Yacht harbour, 3.4m depth.
€20 (£15) per day. Here you can see
fi shermen’s wives drive motorcycle sidecars.

‘Get a pontoon to yourself.

Walk through the woods,

and dine on wild boar’

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