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Charming place, very well sheltered, ideal for wintering on board your sailboat. The visitor port of Norheimsund can accommodate about twenty boats. It is well equipped with: washing machines, dryers, toilets, showers, electricity, water, wifi, and diesel at the dock - all in service even in winter.
Regular bus connections allow you to reach Bergen as well as the main ski slopes (Nordic and/or Alpine), located just 15 minutes away.
Norheimsund is a pleasant small town, with three supermarkets, several hardware stores, as well as medical and dental services.
A creative and enthusiastic community lives there.

2 x helpful | written on 20. Mar 2025 | updated_on 20. Mar 2025

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Très bon mouillage, bien protégé. Mouiller par 7 à 9 mètres de profondeur sur un fond de sable et de vase offrant une bonne tenue.
Endroit appréciable pour attendre une fenêtre météo favorable.

2 x helpful | written on 3. Apr 2025 | updated_on 3. Apr 2025

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Very beautiful place, protected from the offshore swell.
Mooring at a depth of 8-9 meters, on a seabed with good holding composed of hard sand and some scattered rocks.
Approach: unstable wind, with some accelerations in the surrounding channels.
During our stay, the mooring was well sheltered. However, due to the surrounding terrain, it is likely that katabatic winds may form in case of strong winds.

1 x helpful | written on 18. Apr 2025 | updated_on 18. Apr 2025

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This is a beautiful marina, very well executed. The visitor dock is protected from all weather conditions. Very good reception. Electricity cards can be obtained from the harbor master. Wonderful hike over the pass to Leirvik, with a return via the old scenic route.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Apr 2025

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Pretty little marina with a few berths graciously made available for visiting boats. Be careful: the long pontoon on the right as you enter does not have bollards. Also be cautious when disembarking onto the wooden pontoons when they are wet, as they are very slippery. Beautiful hike over the pass to Norðragøta, with a return via the old scenic route.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Apr 2025

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Ideal marina to leave your sailboat while taking a shore excursion. Lock gate opens 2 hours before high tide and closes at high tide. Anchoring to port of the entrance channel and floating waiting pontoon to the left before the lock. Few places for visitors, but there's always the possibility to moor alongside while waiting for a berth to become available, which generally happens at each tide. It is highly advisable to announce your arrival by phone or email. Very efficient and friendly harbor master.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Apr 2025

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Anchorage by 17-18 meters on a hard mud bottom with good holding. The east wind enters the bay from the north but does not raise waves. It is possible to leave the dinghy at the floating dock of the easternmost port. It is also possible to berth the boat at the quay to take on water. There are several freshwater taps equipped with long hoses. Very beautiful hike along the old pass road and towards the cliffs to the west.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Apr 2025

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Vágur is a port of entry. For boats coming from abroad, it is preferable to moor at the quay.
Fair weather anchorage. Anchor in 4 to 5 meters of depth, on a soft mud and seaweed bottom. The holding of the anchor is unpredictable.
Near the jetty, there is an indoor swimming pool with an Olympic-size pool and a sauna.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Apr 2025

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Beautiful anchorage at 10 meters, on a hard mud bottom offering good holding. It is possible to leave your dinghy at one of the floating pontoons of the small fishing port located to the northeast of the bay. Freshwater refueling is also available there.
On the quay, there is a well-equipped locksmith and precision mechanics workshop, capable of manufacturing custom parts.
At the foot of the Bónus supermarket, a quay with a diesel station is accessible.

1 x helpful | written on 19. Apr 2025

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Aorrussaarssuk is the best anchorage in the region.
You can anchor in 3 to 6 meters of water, with shore lines. In July, this anchorage becomes popular with sailboats awaiting the Northwest Passage. It can accommodate 4 to 5 boats.
A river brings fresh and clear water.
By crossing the channel in a dinghy and then walking to the airport, you can reach Upernavik in less than an hour.
Right in the middle of the entrance to the eastern creek, the wreck of the 10-meter sailboat Dodo’s Delight lies at the bottom, after catching fire during wintering.

1 x helpful | written on 25. Jul 2025

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The bay is shallow. You can anchor there at the front in 10 to 15 meters of water, on a rocky and clay bottom with moderate holding. The anchorage offers good protection against east and north winds.
On shore, there is a trapper's hut, now owned by the Governor of Svalbard. There are also several graves.

1 x helpful | written on 17. Jun 2025

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The rocks of Myken offer an unusual stopover, home to a micro-community of around ten people whose main activity is operating a whisky distillery.
Approach: from the south or from the north.
The anchorage is well protected from offshore swells, even in strong winds. It is recommended to anchor in 8 to 10 meters of water. It is important to choose your anchorage point carefully, as the seabed is composed of hard sand and several areas covered with large seaweeds.
A small supermarket is located onshore, with a post office. A daily ferry connection to the mainland is provided.

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025

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Magnificent place, with an island rich in history. On the beach, a colony of grey seals resides year-round, and, in season, impressive basking sharks pass through the anchorage. The island is uninhabited, but campers get dropped off to spend a few days. Beautiful hiking to do on site.

Anchorage: anchor in 10 to 12 meters on sand. Poorly protected and rolly, but the beauty of the place quickly makes you forget the discomfort.

Landing: in calm weather, it is possible to land either on the beach or at the small quay on the left, between the rocks.

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025

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Klaksvík is one of the 6 entry ports of the Faroe Islands; the others are Tórshavn, Fuglafjørður, Klaksvík, Vágur, Tvøroyri, and Vestmanna. It is the port of the second largest city in the country after Tórshavn. Be cautious when disembarking on the wooden pontoon, as it is very slippery. From May 1, 2024, the visitor's pontoon will have a fee (200 DKK/day from 1 to 10 days, and from the 11th day onwards, 500 DKK/day, water and electricity included). For more details, refer to the photo titled 'Rule for guest boat in the bay'

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025

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Excellent anchorage, well protected. Anchor in 3 to 4 meters of water on a hard mud bottom offering good holding.

In the harbor, a floating pontoon is provided for tenders.

Diesel can be ordered directly at the quay, delivered by tanker truck. Price: €1.13/l. Contact: Ciaran (or Kieren) at +353 86 826 6002.

Baltimore is a pleasant small seaside town with good pubs and a gourmet restaurant.

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025

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Very beautiful anchorage, well protected. Drop the anchor in 4 to 5 meters on a sandy bottom offering good holding. The water is clear, and otters regularly swim around the boat.
You can moor your dinghy to the ladder of the small dock at the port, where fresh water is also available.
A walking trail goes all around the island, with access points on each side of the port. Grey seals are often visible in the northern bays.
A toilet, shower, and a kitchenette are available at the ferry terminal.
Although two ferries provide a daily connection with the main island, there are no shops on shore. This beautiful stopover is worth lingering.

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025

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Type of anchorage: fair weather - temporary - exposed to rapid weather changes.
Seabed: 17 to 22 m - rock covered with kelp areas of random holding.
Approach and landing procedure:
Prior authorization required from the Armada de Chile, via the Puerto Williams harbor master.
Upon approaching the site, contact the lighthouse keepers via VHF to request permission to land.
Landing by dinghy on a small pebble beach - possible only if sea conditions allow.
It is strongly recommended to leave a crew member on the boat during landing.
On some occasions, the influx of passengers from cruise ships may affect the serenity of the site.

1 x helpful | written on 25. Jul 2025 | updated_on 25. Jul 2025

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Very convenient anchorage when the wind shifts to the north. Anchor in 14 to 16 meters on a rocky bottom. Beyond 20 knots of wind, the swell can circumvent the island and cause some rolling.
Landing: at low tide, the west beach is more regular, but composed of large, very slippery round stones. The east beach, on the other hand, is made of pebbles, but its lower part consists of large, angular rocks.
The islands are magnificent. Very beautiful hike on Eilean a’ Tighe, while the one on Garbh Eilean is more technical.
However, this anchorage is not recommended when the wind is shifting.

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025 | updated_on 21. Apr 2025

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Longyearbyen is a small town without much charm, a bit dusty, torn between mining and tourism. Cruise ships and charter yachts dock there to embark their passengers, while sailing boats come to refuel with diesel. Apart from a supermarket, a fuel dock, and a few sporting goods stores, it is difficult to find anything there to repair or maintain your sailboat.
Mooring: the coast of Adventfjord is steep and the bottom quickly drops to 70 meters. Depending on the wind direction, it is possible to anchor on either side, but the best-protected area is in the small cove of the coal terminal. You anchor along the 20-meter line, between the orange buoys. The bottom consists of compact mud.

1 x helpful | written on 31. May 2025

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Archipelago inhabited by very large bird colonies. Tens of thousands of little penguins, guillemots, and puffins thrive in a spectacular landscape. An incredible experience.
Mooring: anchor to the north at 13 meters, on a sandy bottom. Further south, the bottom becomes rocky.

1 x helpful | written on 21. Apr 2025

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Lingbukta is a large anchorage well protected from south and east winds. It is located west of Biscayerhuken, but it is also possible to anchor on the east side.
Approach: The northern tip of the peninsula is not clear; it is advisable to round it well.
Anchorage: Drop anchor two cables from the coast, in 6 to 7 meters deep, composed of rock, sand, and seaweed.
On land, one can find some relics of old trappers.

1 x helpful | written on 18. Jun 2025

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La baie est tout simplement spectaculaire.
Mouillage de beau temps : mouillez par 12 à 13 mètres, sur un fond rocheux de tenue aléatoire.
Dès que la brise se lève, des rafales descendent des falaises, et le col entre les deux massifs montagneux crée un effet Venturi.
Plusieurs magnifiques randonnées mènent au sommet des falaises. Cependant, il n’est pas facile de trouver un endroit pour accoster l’annexe. Le mieux est de traverser le plan d’eau jusqu’au village de Måstad, situé en face, et de s’amarrer sur le côté de la cale de mise à l’eau (slipway). De là part le sentier (voir photo pour les instructions et la carte).

1 x helpful | written on 24. Apr 2025 | updated_on 25. Apr 2025

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The bay, along with the village of Reine, is spectacular. It is a major site of Norwegian tourism and, in season, the place is very busy.
Mooring: anchor in 20 to 22 meters of depth, on a surface of hard mud, sand, areas of seaweed, and scattered rocks. As soon as the breeze picks up, gusts descend from the mountains; therefore, be generous with your chain.
This is where the ascent of Reinebringen begins, one of the most popular hikes in the Lofoten.

1 x helpful | written on 27. Apr 2025

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Mouillage dans la baie du port commercial, dont le charme reste relatif.
On mouille par 10 à 12 mètres de fond, sur une vase dure offrant une bonne tenue. Le mouillage est bien protégé de la houle. Le câble sous-marin, situé à l'est du mouillage, semble avoir été retiré..
Svolvær, capitale des Lofoten, dispose d’un aéroport. De jolies randonnées partent depuis la marina, dont la fameuse montée de l’Escalier du Diable.

1 x helpful | written on 29. Apr 2025 | updated_on 30. Apr 2025

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Charming anchorage, well protected. The channel is wide, but it is necessary to stay well in the center. Anchor is dropped at 7 meters depth, on good holding sand, despite the presence of some seaweed patches. One or two local fishermen use the dock for their activity, which attracts a few grey seals. Very beautiful hike to the Esha Ness lighthouse, with a return along the cliffs.

1 x helpful | written on 29. Apr 2025

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This beautiful location offers two anchorage options: in the first bay, in 10 meters of water, and at the entrance of the inner bay, in 3 meters of water over a well-holding mud bottom. In winds from south to northwest, the swell enters the bay and the boat may roll. Three very beautiful hikes lead up to the Point of Fethaland lighthouse, one of which starts to the east at the end of the beach.

1 x helpful | written on 29. Apr 2025

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Ocean Harbour, also called New Fortuna Bay (not to be confused with Fortuna Bay), is a bay rich in history and natural beauty, offering good anchorage in rough seas.
You anchor in 9 to 11 meters of water, on a mix of sand and kelp.
However, under certain weather conditions, violent katabatic winds can push sailboats towards the shore. The wreck of the Bayard is a testament to this: torn from its anchor by a storm in 1911, it was thrown across the bay.
On the beach, remnants of the old whaling stations, which were active between 1909 and 1920, still remain.
This bay is also visited by cruise ships.

1 x helpful | written on 26. Jul 2025

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Beau mouillage avec le Monacobreen en toile de fond.
Il est bien abrité, mais présente un fond de moraine offrant une tenue moyenne, et la glace y pénètre fréquemment.
Au sud et à l’ouest du mouillage, les fonds remontent rapidement. On mouille de préférence au centre, par 19 à 21 mètres de profondeur, sur un fond rocheux dont la tenue est incertaine.
À environ 2 km au nord-est se trouve le Texas Bar, un refuge traditionnel où les visiteurs ont coutume de laisser une bouteille. On peut s’y rendre en 30 minutes à pied par la terre ou en annexe.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Jun 2025 | updated_on 21. Jun 2025

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Litlmolla est un magnifique mouillage, bien protégé, bordé de falaises et de plages de sable blanc.
Approche : la hauteur du câble électrique entre l’île de Sandøya et celle de Slokøya est de 28,5 mètres (certaines anciennes cartes indiquent une hauteur de seulement 10 mètres).
Il est possible de mouiller par 11 à 12 mètres de profondeur, sur un fond de sable.
Attention : une conduite d’eau sous-marine traverse la partie sud-est du mouillage

1 x helpful | written on 1. May 2025 | updated_on 2. May 2025

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Mouillage bien pratique pour les bateaux de plus de 35 pieds souhaitant faire escale à Evenskjær.
On mouille par 16 à 17 mètres de fond, sur un fond de sable et de vase dure, offrant une bonne tenue.

1 x helpful | written on 2. May 2025 | updated_on 3. May 2025

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Large anchorage where the bottom drops quickly beyond 20 meters. Therefore, the western part is to be preferred.
Anchor in 8 to 10 meters of water, on a sandy bottom with patches of seaweed.

1 x helpful | written on 3. May 2025

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Russevåg is a picturesque anchorage, fully protected, with a technically challenging entrance passage.
Approach: The passage is about 10 meters wide and is reputed to offer 1.5 meters of draft at the lowest tides (personally, I observed 1.2 meters). It is not marked. In calm weather and good light, the water is clear and the two sides of the channel are distinctly visible. See the aerial photo.
Anchoring is done at depths of 7 to 8 meters, on good holding mud.
In winter, the bay freezes quickly and thaws late. On May 4th, a thin layer of ice still covered the water surface.

1 x helpful | written on 4. May 2025

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Large anchorage located in the shelter of Hestøya, an island where several species of ducks, including the Eider, come to nest.
Approach: Clear from the north. From the south, pass over a 3-meter threshold.
Anchorage: Anchor between 6 and 12 meters deep, on a hard mud bottom.

1 x helpful | written on 5. May 2025

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Anchorage Bay is located at the foot of the Fortuna Glacier.
You anchor in about 10 meters of water, on sand.
Although the bay appears calm after anchoring, sudden gusts can occur and easily take away a dinghy moored by a simple grapnel on the beach.
At the foot of the glacier, there is a significant colony of king penguins. Gentoo penguins, elephant seals, fur seals, and skuas can also be observed.

1 x helpful | written on 26. Jul 2025

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Pontoon equipped with an automatic diesel station for small boats and yachts. Fixed fenders line the sides of the pontoon. No gasoline available. However, a fresh water tap is available.
Very reasonable price. Payment by credit card directly at the pump.
Attention: strong currents near the approach.

1 x helpful | written on 6. May 2025

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By crossing the road located just behind the marina, you will find a self-service gasoline and propane station, where it is possible to fill all international LPG gas bottles.
To do this, you must call the manager (tel.: 90722641), who will come specifically to carry out the filling. The contact number is also posted at the station.

1 x helpful | written on 6. May 2025 | updated_on 6. May 2025

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Yankee Harbour est un bon mouillage situé sur la côte sud-ouest de l’île Greenwich. Protégé par une Langue de terre à l’ouest, il offre une protection à 360°.
Approche : Rester près de la Langue de terre, à environ 75 mètres.
On y mouille par 10 à 15 mètres de fond, composé de sable et de vase compacte.
Sur la plage, on trouve une colonie importante de manchots papous, ainsi que des skuas, des pétrels de Wilson, des phoques à fourrure, des éléphants de mer et des phoques de Weddell.
Des reliques de l’époque des chasseurs de phoques subsistent sur la berge intérieure : fondations, trypot utilisé pour fondre la graisse, ainsi que des débris d’os de baleine.
Le site est utilisé depuis 1820, et une plaque commémorative rend hommage au capitaine Andrew MacFarlane, explorateur du littoral antarctique.

1 x helpful | written on 27. Jul 2025 | updated_on 27. Jul 2025

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The island of Helgøya is of breathtaking beauty.
Since 1999, it has been uninhabited. In winter, Kjerkevika takes on the appearance of a ghost village. However, although no one lives there year-round, some houses are used during the beautiful season, either as rentals or as secondary residences.
The island, along with its magnificent fine-sand banks, protects three anchorages: the first is sheltered from the south and east winds, the second from the north winds, and the last from the west winds.
The water is crystal clear, and it is easy to distinguish the areas of sand, seaweed, and rocks. The small port, with its unique pontoon, is private and reserved for clients.
Western anchorage (Kjerkevika): anchoring possible in 6 to 7 meters of water, on a bed of sand.
Beautiful hikes can be taken on the island.

1 x helpful | written on 9. May 2025

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The island of Helgøya is of stunning beauty.
Since 1999, it has been uninhabited. In winter, Kjerkevika takes on the appearance of a ghost village. However, although no one resides there year-round, some houses are used during the beautiful season, either for rental or as secondary residences.
The island, along with magnificent fine sandy banks, protects three anchorages: the first is sheltered from southern and eastern winds, the second from northern winds, and the last from western winds.
The water is crystal clear, and it is easy to distinguish the areas of sand, seaweed, and rocks. The small harbor, with its single pontoon, is private and reserved for clients.
Eastern anchorage (Skjåholmen - Helgøy): possible anchorage by 3 to 7 meters depth on sand.
Beautiful hikes can be taken on the island.

1 x helpful | written on 9. May 2025

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Très beau mouillage protégé sur 360°. Il est considéré comme l’un des meilleurs mouillages de Svalbard. L’Allemand Hauke Trinks y a hiverné à deux reprises avec son voilier de 10 mètres. Néanmoins, le 22 juin, nous avons trouvé la baie encore couverte de glace à 90 %, et nous avons dû mouiller près de la passe.
À deux ou trois kilomètres plus au nord se trouve une magnifique cabane de trappeur, construite avec des troncs d’arbres dérivés et récupérés sur la plage. Attention aux ours, qui ont l’habitude de passer par la plage.

1 x helpful | written on 22. Jun 2025 | updated_on 23. Jun 2025

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Au nord de Veidileysufjorddur, il y a quatre bons mouillages situés au pied de la réserve naturelle du Hornstrandir. Le départ de la randonnée se trouve sur la côte nord, à 800 mètres avant la fin du fjord. Il est conseillé de bien calculer la marée avant d’y laisser son annexe.
• Mouillage A : 66° 21.0920' N / 022° 39.7894' W. Bien protégé des vents du sud, qui, en s’engouffrant dans le fjord, ont tendance à se renforcer. Ancrage par 5 à 10 mètres de fond, sur substrat de boue compacte mêlée d’algues.
• Mouillage B : 66° 21.6476' N / 022° 38.5654' W. Bien protégé des vents du nord. On ancre par 20 à 24 mètres de profondeur, sur une vase compacte de bonne tenue.
Attention : toute la côte nord du fjord, non cartographiée, n’est pas franche. Il ne faut pas s’en approcher à moins de 400 mètres.
• Mouillage C : 66° 21.4952' N / 022° 40.8493' W. Très beau mouillage au pied des cascades. On jette l’ancre par 6 à 7 mètres de fond.
• Mouillage D : 66° 21.6707' N / 022° 37.0813' W. C’est le mouillage le plus proche du départ de la randonnée.
Approche : la zone n’est pas cartographiée ; la côte nord n’étant pas franche, on accède au mouillage en restant au milieu du fjord. On ancre par 20 à 24 mètres de profondeur, sur une vase compacte. Par vent du nord, les deux vallées produisent un effet venturi qui ne se ressent pas au mouillage A.

1 x helpful | written on 27. Jul 2025 | updated_on 28. Jul 2025

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Beautiful anchorage located in the channel between Ytre Norskøya Island and Indre Norskøya.
Caution: to the north of the channel, a rock surfaces at a depth of one meter.
The channel is rocky, with large areas of seaweed; however, at its center, at a depth of 10 meters, there is a nice area of hard mud.

1 x helpful | written on 25. Jun 2025

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Enterprise is a safe and welcoming anchorage in case of a gale. The site was a frequent stopover for whaling ships at the beginning of the 20th century, notably around the factory ship SS Guvernøren, which caught fire and was then scuttled in 1915. Its wreck, still clearly visible today, can serve as an improvised quay.
Approach:
The approach is made from the southeast or northeast, paying attention to the sounder.
The seabed is cluttered with cables and various debris, making anchorage uncertain.
It is therefore advisable to moor directly along the wreck, securing the moorings to the bollards or to rocks onshore, especially in case of swell.
Fresh meltwater can be collected nearby.
The glacier calves regularly: caution is required regarding falling ice.
The deck of the wreck is now occupied by colonies of Antarctic terns.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Jul 2025

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Trinityhamna est l’un des meilleurs mouillages de la côte ouest pour se protéger des vents d’ouest et du sud. Néanmoins, le glacier de Waggonwaybreen est très actif et le fjord peut être couvert de growlers en quelques heures.
Ancien site d’une station baleinière britannique active jusqu’en 1623, le lieu est désormais classé monument culturel. Après la fermeture de la station, il a continué d’être utilisé comme lieu de sépulture.
C’est également une escale privilégiée pour les navires de croisière, qui y organisent souvent des visites à terre. Il est recommandé d’éviter de débarquer en même temps qu’eux, car ces visites sont soumises à des règles strictes, que vous devrez respecter si vous êtes à terre en même temps qu’eux.
On peut mouiller devant la plage par 6 à 7 mètres de fond sur du sable, ou par 15 à 20 mètres sur un fond de vase dure.
Le gouverneur y dispose d’un refuge, et deux officiers y résident pendant la saison de navigation.

1 x helpful | written on 25. Jun 2025 | updated_on 27. Jun 2025

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Fair-weather anchorage, exposed to the presence of ice. The site is named after the French explorer Jean-Baptiste Charcot, who wintered here during his expeditions in the early 20th century.
Approach: The entrance to the bay can be tricky due to drifting ice, especially at the beginning of the summer season.
Anchoring is done with an anchor, accompanied by mooring lines tied to the rocks.
Gentoo penguins, seals, and petrels are regularly observed here.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Jul 2025

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Gipsvika, located in the Sassenfjord, is a large bay open towards the west. You can anchor there along the eastern coast, in 10 to 13 meters of water, on a hard mud bottom.

1 x helpful | written on 5. Jun 2025

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Beautiful anchorage in a moraine lagoon carved by the glacier.
Despite its reassuring appearance, Hamburgerbukta is considered a fair-weather anchorage. As soon as the wind picks up, strong katabatic winds descend from the glacier.
Approach: Due to the overflow of rocks to the south, and to a lesser extent to the north, the navigable part of the pass is relatively narrow.
Anchor in 12 to 16 meters of water, on silt offering moderate holding.
On land, you will find relics from the whaling era, as well as a few graves.

1 x helpful | written on 27. Jun 2025

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Approche : Assurez-vous d’avoir pris connaissance des conditions de glace, des courants et du mascaret propres à Bjørnøya.
Le mouillage est bien protégé des vents du sud et de l’ouest. Mouillez du côté sud de la petite baie, par 5 à 6 mètres de fond, sur un fond de roches et de galets. Kvalrossbukta est considéré comme le mouillage le moins rouleur de Bjørnøya.
Même par temps calme, le débarquement nécessite une grande prudence. La plage de galets présente une pente abrupte, et des déferlantes peuvent se former à marée haute, même si la mer semble calme à marée basse. À terre, subsistent quelques vestiges d’une station baleinière datant du début du XXe siècle. On y trouve également le départ de quelques randonnées.

1 x helpful | written on 17. May 2025 | updated_on 18. May 2025

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Large bay well-protected from southern winds and their swell.
Anchorage possible at depths of 6 to 10 meters, on a hard mud substrate scattered with large algae. At the beginning of the season, the anchorage may be exposed to drifting ice, and for the rest of the summer, to that coming from the glaciers.
Landing is done on a beach of sand and small pebbles. On land, there are ruins of several old whaling stations.

1 x helpful | written on 18. May 2025

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Ebeltofthamna is a shallow bay that offers relative protection against west to north winds.
You can anchor here in 4 to 6 meters of water, on a sandy bed well-covered with seaweed. The holding is quite moderate.
Onshore, you can observe reindeer as well as remnants from the whalers' era.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Jun 2025

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Magnifique mouillage au pied du glacier Esmarkbreen.
Il y a deux possibilités de mouillage :
Sur le seuil, par 15 à 16 mètres de profondeur, sur un fond de roches et de vase.
Juste après le seuil, à l’est, par 12 à 15 mètres de profondeur, sur un fond vaseux. Au-delà de cette profondeur, le fond plonge rapidement.
Le glacier ne vêle pas, et il est possible de longer la moraine en annexe.

1 x helpful | written on 8. Jun 2025 | updated_on 9. Jun 2025

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Bon mouillage, ouvert au nord et à l’est, mais bien abrité des vents du sud et de l’ouest. Bien que le glacier ne soit pas visible depuis cet endroit, la vue sur les montagnes environnantes est splendide.
Le mouillage se fait par 10 à 13 mètres de fond, sur un fond de vase dure offrant une bonne tenue, ponctué de zones d’algues.
À marée basse, la plage se découvre largement ; il est donc conseillé de choisir soigneusement l’horaire du débarquement.
Une colonie de rennes sauvages fréquente les environs, offrant parfois de belles observations.

1 x helpful | written on 20. May 2025 | updated_on 23. May 2025

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If you have a sailboat with a shallow draft, Nilspollen offers an ideal shelter. A Danish boat spent the winter of 2002-2003 there.
Anchor in two meters of water, with shore lines secured if the wind picks up.

1 x helpful | written on 29. Jun 2025

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Signehamna is a good anchorage, well protected from north, west, and south winds. However, due to the proximity of Lilliehöökbreen, the bay can fill with ice in a few hours.
Anchorage: between 4 and 13 meters depth, on a muddy bottom offering good holding.
Beautiful hikes are possible on land, with some remnants, notably those of a German weather station from World War II, bombed by Norwegian troops.
It is also a stop included in the itinerary of some cruise ships.

1 x helpful | written on 29. Jun 2025

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Good anchorage located in the glacier moraine. Drift ice rarely penetrates here.
Except for easterly winds, it is well protected from all other directions. However, strong south and west winds can cause katabatic gusts.
Anchor in 5 to 7 meters of water, on a hard mud bottom that offers good holding.
It is common to observe reindeer here, and occasionally a group of walruses may come to rest for long periods on the peninsula.

1 x helpful | written on 21. May 2025

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Situated between the Eidembreen and Vennerrbreen glaciers, Farmhamna is a good anchorage, offering good protection from southern winds. In case of eastern winds, due to acceleration of the flow caused by the glaciers, the wind speed can easily double.
Anchor at depths of 6 to 10 meters, on a muddy substrate scattered with algae. The holding depends on the location; do not hesitate to re-anchor until you are satisfied.
On land, a family of trappers resides there year-round.

1 x helpful | written on 10. Jun 2025

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Beau mouillage situé au pied des falaises, souvent utilisé par les trappeurs et les expéditions.
Midterhukhamna signifie « le port du promontoire central » Deux cabanes de chasseurs se trouvent sur la péninsule : la première, située sur la plage, date de 1898 ; la seconde, construite en 2014, à l’arrière.
Le mouillage est encadré par des récifs, à l’est comme à l’ouest.
On jette l’ancre au milieu de la petite baie, par 7 à 8 mètres de profondeur, sur un fond de vase, de roche, ponctué de zones d’algues. La tenue est moyenne. Par vent de sud-est à nord-est, la vallée située juste à l’est du mouillage crée un effet venturi : de fortes rafales balaient alors la zone et le mouillage devient rapidement intenable.
L’accès à terre se fait par une plage. Des rennes y sont fréquemment observés.
Au nord, une réserve ornithologique abrite de nombreuses espèces d’oiseaux. Durant la période de nidification, il est interdit de s’en approcher à moins de 300 mètres.

1 x helpful | written on 25. May 2025 | updated_on 14. Jun 2025

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Even though a small point may protect from the chop coming from the north, Selvågen is, above all, a good anchorage for sheltering from southern winds.
There are several anchoring options: either on the threshold, at a depth of 16 to 17 meters, or on one of the sides, at a depth of 4 to 10 meters, on a seabed of mud and shells.
On land, several groups of reindeer can be seen grazing.

1 x helpful | written on 11. Jun 2025

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Port pour voiliers visiteurs conçu pour résister aux tempêtes hivernales.
L’installation comprend deux pontons flottants ainsi qu’un quai, tous équipés en eau douce et en électricité.
Le capitaine du port est très serviable et l’ambiance générale est chaleureuse.
Ísafjörður Pollur est un port d’entrée.

1 x helpful | written on 22. Jul 2025 | updated_on 23. Jul 2025

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Très beau mouillage atypique, protégé par un cordon littoral s’étendant sur plus de 3 milles nautiques. Ce cordon, composé de sable, s’est formé en remplacement de l’estran tel que représenté sur les cartes marines, offrant une bonne protection contre la houle de secteur sud. À l’extrémité de ce cordon, plusieurs colonies de morses sont fréquemment observées.

Approche : le courant du chenal peut être assez vif. De H-3 à H+3 par rapport à la pleine mer, le flot porte vers le nord.

Mouillage : on mouille par 5 à 6 mètres d’eau, sur fond de sable, à environ 3 encablures à l’ouest du phare, sensiblement à mi-distance entre celui-ci et l’extrémité ouest de la péninsule.

1 x helpful | written on 11. Jun 2025 | updated_on 11. Jun 2025

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Pollur is a large anchorage with depths ranging from 10 to 13 meters. It is possible to disembark and leave your dinghy at one of the two floating pontoons in the port of Pollur.

1 x helpful | written on 22. Jul 2025

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This port is used by small local vessels; the harbour for visiting sailboats is Ísafjörður Pollur, located on the other side of the peninsula.

1 x helpful | written on 22. Jul 2025

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Beautiful anchorage, well sheltered from all winds. Beware of the two submarine cables that cross it in its middle. Diesel pontoon with water and electricity,
Norheimsund is a pleasant small town, with three supermarkets, several hardware stores, medical and dental services, regular bus connections, as well as beautiful hikes to discover in the surroundings.
A creative and enthusiastic community lives there.

1 x helpful | written on 20. Mar 2025 | updated_on 20. Mar 2025

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Magnificent anchorage at a depth of 18-19 meters, offering good holding. The high rocks surrounding it significantly attenuate strong winds. Due to the swing room of the chain, the first boat generally occupies the entire area to the south. However, in good weather, it is customary to run one or two shore lines (bring pitons).

1 x helpful | written on 25. Mar 2025 | updated_on 25. Mar 2025

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Sur le port, de vieux bâtiments industriels cachent un charmant village. En été, 120 à 150 habitants y résident, pour la plupart des scientifiques. On y trouve un petit aéroport avec trois vols par semaine, un bureau de poste, un magasin de souvenirs et surtout la dernière bonne occasion de faire le plein de diesel.
Mouillage : entre le port et l’ancien quai endommagé. On mouille par 6 à 8 mètres sur un fond de sable et de zones d’algues.
On peut laisser son annexe sur la petite plage qui se trouve à gauche de l’ancien quai.
Il n’y a pas de poubelle publique à Ny-Ålesund ; le conteneur le plus proche se trouve à Longyearbyen.

1 x helpful | written on 12. Jun 2025 | updated_on 13. Jun 2025

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Très bon mouillage sur un fond de vase offrant une bonne tenue, dans un endroit protégé et idyllique.
Attention lors d’une approche par le sud : un grand pont est en construction. Comme il n’est pas encore cartographié, une vigilance accrue est nécessaire. Ce pont n’est pas visible depuis le mouillage et n’en altère pas le charme.

1 x helpful | written on 27. Mar 2025 | updated_on 27. Mar 2025

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Colesbukta est l'une des rares baies où l’on peut se protéger des vents d’est.
On mouille au fond de la baie, sur la ligne des 20 mètres de profondeur. Le fond est composé d’un limon offrant une bonne tenue.
À terre, on trouve une ancienne mine de charbon soviétique abandonnée.

1 x helpful | written on 26. May 2025 | updated_on 27. May 2025

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Petit mouillage pour 1 à 2 bateaux, situé à gauche juste après les balises d’entrée du port. On mouille par 6-7 mètres de fond, sur une vase dure offrant une bonne tenue. De là, l’usine de farine de poisson n’est pas visible, et l’aéroport à proximité a un impact limité sur l’endroit. En ville, un grand magasin d’accastillage, très bien achalandé, est à disposition.

1 x helpful | written on 28. Mar 2025 | updated_on 28. Mar 2025

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Beautiful anchorage, bordered by a few fishermen's huts.
Approach: In heavy seas, the passage can become choppy. Particular attention must be paid to the number of waterways, which can be confusing during a first entry.
Anchor in 7 to 8 meters on a well-holding muddy bottom.
In rainy weather, the hiking trail can quickly become flooded.

1 x helpful | written on 29. Mar 2025

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Kobbefjorden est un bon mouillage, protégé des vents du nord et du sud. Par vent d’est, des rafales descendent du chemin de crête, et par vent d’ouest, ce mouillage devient intenable.
Approche : La passe a 4 mètres de fond, avec une à deux roches à 2 mètres.
Mouillage : Une fois la passe franchie, on mouille au fond du lagon par 10 à 20 mètres de profondeur, sur un fond de sable et d'argile, parsemé de zones d’algues offrant une tenue de moyenne à bonne.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Jun 2025 | updated_on 16. Jun 2025

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Good anchorage at 16-17 meters of sand and mud, well protected. With 30 knots of southwest wind, no swell would enter. However, in strong wind, katabatic winds sweep across the water.
Approach: The alignment of the channel, marked by two thin red bands, is not very visible in poor visibility.
Beautiful fine sandy beach where it may be possible to ground a centerboard boat.

1 x helpful | written on 1. Apr 2025

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Mouillage avec un petit charme sauvage. Mouiller par 15 à 17 mètres de fond sur du sable, juste au nord de l'île du sud. Nous étions bien abrités d’un vent de sud-sud-ouest de 20 nœuds. Le village dispose d’un petit port pour les barques de pêcheurs, où il est possible de laisser son annexe.

1 x helpful | written on 2. Apr 2025 | updated_on 2. Apr 2025

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Very beautiful fair-weather anchorage. Anchoring depth of 12 to 13 meters over a bottom composed of sand, rocks, and algae, providing moderate holding.
Approach: The West passage should only be considered in good conditions. Caution: an electric line with a height of 18 meters crosses the South passage.

1 x helpful | written on 4. Apr 2025

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Joli mouillage de beau temps, bien abrité de la houle. Ancrage entre 11 et 13 mètres, sur fond alternant sable, roche et zones d’algues — bonne tenue possible en visant les clairières de sable.
Belle randonnée populaire d’environ 2h30 jusqu’au sommet de la colline. Départ depuis la plage ou bien depuis le ponton flottant situé à l’est du mouillage.

1 x helpful | written on 6. Apr 2025 | updated_on 7. Apr 2025

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Mouillage de beau temps, rapidement rouleur, offrant néanmoins une certaine protection contre les vents du sud. Situé au pied du volcan, dès que le vent se renforce, de puissants vents catabatiques peuvent se former rapidement. À conditions égales, il est préférable de privilégier le mouillage de Krossbukta, situé à un demi-mille nautique à l'ouest.

1 x helpful | written on 13. Jul 2025 | updated_on 14. Jul 2025

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Good stopover in a large bay protected 360°.
Approach: When approaching in line with the entrance, be careful of a false channel that can be misleading. The real channel to use is more to starboard, hidden behind the rocks at the entrance.
Anchorage: In strong southwest wind, to reduce the fetch, it is preferable to anchor in the northwest of the bay, in 13 to 14 meters of depth, on a mix of sand and hard mud offering good holding.
Convenience store right behind the marina.

1 x helpful | written on 10. Apr 2025

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Yacht Club and Marina to the northwest of a large bay protected 360°.
Approach: When aligning with the entrance during your approach, be aware of a false pass that can be misleading. The real pass to take is more to starboard, hidden behind the rocks at the entrance.
At low tide, the northeastern part of the visitor dock only has a draft of 1 to 1.2 meters. To avoid any risk of damaging the rudder, it is recommended to dock with the bow facing the land.
In winter, the Yacht Club is closed and the fresh water supply is cut off; however, the visitor dock remains accessible.
Grocery store just behind the marina.

1 x helpful | written on 10. Apr 2025

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Good anchorage, better sheltered than it appears.
Approach: The East pass is very narrow and can be daunting. It should only be attempted in good conditions.
Anchoring in 12 to 13 meters of water, on sand.

1 x helpful | written on 12. Apr 2025

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Premier yacht club en venant de l’océan Indien, le ZYC est un passage obligé – ne vous en privez pas !
Approche : En arrivant de l’étranger, commencez par appeler « Port Control » sur le canal 16 de la VHF, puis amarrez-vous au quai international du port de Tuzi Gazi pour effectuer les formalités d’entrée.
Une fois celles-ci terminées, vous pouvez vous rendre au ZYC.
Un accueil mémorable dans un lieu exceptionnel. Ne soyez pas surpris si un hippopotame ou un crocodile passe entre les pontons, ou si un singe vient vous réveiller un peu trop tôt le matin.
Un excellent endroit pour se reposer, visiter les parcs animaliers, ou encore effectuer soi-même l’entretien de son voilier.
Un magasin d’accastillage bien achalandé est disponible au Yacht Club. En ville, une zone industrielle permet de trouver pratiquement tout ce dont votre voilier peut avoir besoin.

1 x helpful | written on 12. Apr 2025 | updated_on 13. Apr 2025

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The first hamlet coming from the south, Narsaq Kujalleq is a charming fishing village. Moor at the quay when the supply boat is not present.
The store, very well stocked, serves as a post office, café, supermarket, and hardware store, with all the necessary equipment for fishing and hunting. Water can be found about fifty meters from the quay, in the blue cabin. There is diesel and gasoline, but the pump's position is not very well suited for docking: it may be preferable to refuel using jerry cans.
The Norse settlement of Herjolfsnes (Ikigait), with the ruins of its church, is 2 nautical miles away, on the other side of the fjord.

1 x helpful | written on 24. Jul 2025

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Rørøya is the ferry terminal. Additionally, a submarine cable crosses the anchorage area in the middle, making it difficult to find space to anchor. It is preferable to anchor in the very beautiful anchorage of Båtnes - Vega, located 1 mile to the south.

1 x helpful | written on 15. Apr 2025

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Very beautiful anchorage with 360° protection. Anchor in 14 to 16 meters of depth, with good holding, composed of sand and mud.
The northeast beach slopes very gently, making it difficult to beach the dinghy due to the tides in the area. Larger dinghies will benefit from heading to the Rørøya dock, located 6 cables to the northeast.
The Vega Archipelago is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

1 x helpful | written on 15. Apr 2025

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Excellent anchorage, perhaps the best in all the Faroe Islands.
Anchorage in 3 to 5 meters of depth, on a hard mud with good holding. 360° protection. Westerly winds, channeled by the terrain, tend to slightly strengthen, while southeasterly winds diminish. It is the perfect place to leave your boat for a sightseeing tour.
Connection via highway tunnel to the main other islands. Car rental agency at the port. International airport 7 km away. Bus stop nearby. Two supermarkets. Bank with ATM.
Self-service diesel dispenser on floating dock, with credit card payment.
Excellent hiking opportunities in the surrounding area.

1 x helpful | written on 15. Apr 2025

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Barentsburg est une petite ville minière post-soviétique d’environ 400 à 500 habitants, tous employés par la compagnie minière. Les infrastructures y sont étonnamment développées : hôpital récent, cabinet dentaire moderne, belle piscine couverte, sauna, bar, hôtel, restaurant russe et musée. Barentsburg vaut assurément le détour.
Seul bémol : deux grosses cheminées enfument tout le fjord.
Mouillage de beau temps composé de sable et de grandes algues. Le fond remonte rapidement pour offrir, à 3 à 4 mètres de profondeur, une jolie zone de mouillage qui s’élève progressivement jusqu’à la plage. Il est possible d’y laisser son annexe ; le centre de Barentsburg se trouve à environ 25 minutes de marche.

1 x helpful | written on 4. Jul 2025 | updated_on 5. Jul 2025

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Virgohamna is a historic site.
Since 1633, the Dutch were the first to use this anchorage as a whaling base. Then, in 1897 and 1898, S.A. Andrée built a hangar there as part of his attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon - an attempt that unfortunately proved fatal. On the spot, numerous relics still bear witness to that era.
In 2025, the Governor of Svalbard established landing zones, making any prior visit requests unnecessary.
Anchorage:
Anchor at a depth of 10 to 14 meters, on a substrate of clay and seaweed. Don’t hesitate to re-anchor until you get a satisfactory hold.
The site is a passage area for polar bears.

1 x helpful | written on 16. Jun 2025

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Site historique : Smeerenburg était une colonie baleinière fondée par les Danois et les Hollandais en 1619. Environ 200 personnes y travaillaient. Sur la zone plate de la pointe sud-est, on trouve plusieurs reliques de cuves à graisse. En 2019, un film d’animation intitulé Klaus, se déroulant dans ce village, a vu le jour.
Mouillage : La côte sud de Smeerenburg est peu profonde ; il est difficile de mouiller à moins de 2 ou 3 encablures de la côte. Le courant du chenal entre les deux îles peut être fort. Le meilleur compromis est de mouiller par 10 à 15 mètres de fond dans l’anse située entre la fin de la montagne et le début de la plage.
À l’extrémité sud-est de cette plage, une colonie de morses aime venir s’y reposer pour de longues siestes.

1 x helpful | written on 16. Jun 2025 | updated_on 16. Jun 2025

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Barentsburg dispose de deux pontons flottants pour accueillir les bateaux de passage. Ils sont équipés de prises électriques, mais ne disposent ni d’eau ni de conteneur à déchets.
Deuxième agglomération du Svalbard par sa population, Barentsburg est une bourgade minière fondée en 1932, aujourd’hui marquée par une atmosphère post-soviétique. Elle compte entre 400 et 500 habitants, tous employés par la compagnie charbonnière.
Malgré sa taille modeste, ses infrastructures sont étonnamment bien développées : un hôpital récent, un cabinet dentaire moderne, une élégante piscine couverte, un sauna, un bar convivial, un hôtel, un restaurant russe authentique, ainsi qu’un musée local retraçant l’histoire de la région. Seul bémol : deux grosses cheminées enfument tout le fjord.

1 x helpful | written on 4. Jul 2025 | updated_on 5. Jul 2025

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Beautiful anchorage located at the foot of Beerenberg, which reaches a height of 2,277 meters, the northernmost active volcano on the planet.
Krossbukta is a good anchorage, offering protection against east to south winds and swell. However, it is important to keep in mind that as soon as the wind strengthens, violent katabatic winds can descend from the volcano.
Anchor in 17 to 20 meters of water, on sand that gradually ascends.
For all landings, refer to the regulations: https://jan.mayen.no/

1 x helpful | written on 14. Jul 2025

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80° 00.7985' N / 014° 26.2872' E corresponds to the anchorage of Moffen, one of the northernmost points on the planet. It is a flat island, made up of sand, with a lagoon at its center. This area is a strict nature reserve, home to walruses and numerous birds. It is forbidden to approach within 300 meters.
Approach: The surroundings of Moffen are clear and free of rocks. Most nautical charts do not cover areas north of latitude 80°. However, the site https://routeinfo.no/ offers all Norwegian maritime charts for free, but only online.
Anchorage: At a depth of 7 to 8 meters, on a sandy bottom.

0 x helpful | written on 19. Jun 2025