baltic wintering

[ashbyg]

I don't know why more UK boats aren't in the Baltic, it's such a wonderful sailing area and travel links are easy, but if the thought of overwintering there is putting you off let me assure you it's a doddle and not expensive. It might help other boatowners to know of Augustenborg Yachthaven not far north of Kiel. It's smashing, reasonable price for craneage, cradle hire and storage either indoors or out, and the friendliest, most efficient service you could hope for; even a free few days on their pontoon either end in order to get your boat sorted! I've no reason to plug them other than being really pleased and impressed. Look them up on info@augustenborg-yachthaven.dk

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[PerL]

There's a lot more of them. Swedish and Danish winter storage is generally very reasonably priced. German ones seems to be a lot more expensive. Also, Swedes and Danes are normally quite fluent in English.

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[ponapay]

And there are many more that are

really in the Baltic not just the Kattegat. For those in Denmark try Ega Marina (20 mins from Aarhus airport, £5 on the bus and served by Ryan Air).

Or in the Baltic try Bullando Marina (25 miles of Stockholm, on a bus route and excellent).

Try also Norrkopping, Nynashamn or many of the other yards in Sweden. And there are many in Helsinki, Mariehamn, Turku and other equally accessible ports.



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[pandroid]

Agreed. We had a scout round Denmark looking for sites earlier this year, and settled on Augustenborg.

A Few general observations for layup in Denmark:
1. Storage (unless inside) is almost exclusively mast down, cover on. The winds and temperatures sort of mandate this. Covers (tarpaulins) can be rented.
2. Its possible to winter afloat, but not advised. You can get 'ice corkscrews' created by wind and waves. Rare, but dodgy when they do come.
3. Electric ashore is available, but not common.
4. Many marinas are 'coperatives', although they are often very professional. More cranes than travelhoists.
5. Some sites are exposed, with little security (but probably not much less than the UK, and the culture is frendlier). A good idea to befriend a local to keep an eye on the boat.

Augustenborg is unusual. Its family run, with all the latest kit, and as its close to Germany, it appears to be run with ruthless efficiency and care. Bit more expensive than average tho

The CA publish a layup guide for a few quid listing yards other members have used.

You do need to take care over laying up because of the Temperatures. (can be minus 30). The CA layup guide gives some good practice.


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[vyv_cox]

Baltic wintering afloat

A neighbour in our current marina showed me a photograph taken in one of the marinas in the Kiel Fjord. It was taken in a Jan/Feb after a prolonged period of cold and northerly winds. Ice was piled up across the pontoons to a height of 2 - 3 metres, some of it being large blocks and floes. Wintering afloat not recommended!

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[johnt]

No One has mentioned Norway !

I left Sula afloat overwinter just outside Stavanger a few years ago. £180 for a years mooring fees. and no problems with ice. the weather is no worse than northern uk due to the gulf stream .....

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[Guest]

Tallinn - Olympic Harbour

Very good service, very good prices, good cruising ground,
very good rates for lift-in / out and storage .....

As regards the -30 C ...... I have a pitch pine on oak 1/4ton cup boat and I lift well before the ice comes - to ensure drying out of the wood, cover her over top .... make sure she's solid on trailer and sheltered from the winds. Otherwise lay-up is no different from any other .....

Very nice. not crowded and I'm happy !!


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Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !

 

[Jacket]

Re: Tallinn - Olympic Harbour

I agree about the good prices and good cruising ground, but when I was there i found the office staff miserable and unhelpful (I was surprised as it was the exact opposite of everyone else I met in Estonia)

Despite this, Tallinn's such a lovely place to visit that I could have stayed there for months. I plan to visit again once I've got a slightly bigger boat and a bit of time on my hands.

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[Guest]

Re: Tallinn - Olympic Harbour

Estonia ..... it is well known that Estonian character is cold and unsmiling, except when they talking amongst themselves or strangers slip up a over t on their ice etc.

I have lived out here for 10 yrs or so and I stuill find Estonia the 'coldest' bit of the baltic ....... I live / work / etc. etc. in all 3 baltic states. You get used to it - they don't mean to be 'cold' it's just their style.

But Tallinn is a nice place, plenty of good shops, bars etc. etc. It is probably the best Western style place out of all in the Baltic........

If anyone is coming here ..... PM me - I can probably help....



<hr width=100% size=1>Nigel ...
Bilge Keelers get up further ! I only came - cos they said there was FREE Guinness !