Svendborg Sound — Vindebyøre
Vindebyøre · Svendborg Sund · Thurø nord
55°02.5'N 10°38.9'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
55m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
55m
55m is generous for this fully enclosed anchorage — the mud holding and all-round shelter mean the boat barely swings. Can reduce to 40m in flat calm. The narrow sound limits swing room — be aware of other vessels anchored nearby in high season.
About This Anchorage
Svendborg Sound is the main waterway of the South Funen Archipelago, and the stretch at Vindebyøre (north of Thurø island, 2nm from Svendborg town) is the premier storm anchorage and overnight stop in the region. Completely enclosed by land, it offers shelter from every direction on thick mud with excellent holding. The setting is beautiful — wooded shores of Thurø to the south, the rooftops of Svendborg visible to the north. Depth 2–4m throughout the anchorable area. The eelgrass fringe on the Thurø shore must be avoided — anchor in the central channel only. No facilities at the anchorage itself, but Svendborg is a short dinghy ride away with full provisioning.
Protected From
N · NE · E · S · SE · W · SW · NW
Exposed To
None (fully sheltered)
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Eelgrass on Thurø shore — anchor in centre of sound only; no anchoring within 50m of the shore; speed limit 5kt; some shallow areas near Thurø (eelgrass marked on DA 198 chart).
Hazards
- !Eelgrass beds on Thurø shore — visible on charts; anchor in centre of sound only
- !Shallow water close to Thurø (less than 1.5m within 100m of shore)
- !Busy sound in summer — commercial traffic (small ferries, tour boats) passes through
- !Mud bottom: anchor may drag if laid in wrong direction — set well and check with engine astern
- !Night fog common in summer — maintain anchor watch or use alarm
Skipper's Tips
- →One of the best storm anchorages in the archipelago — if weather deteriorates anywhere in the South Funen area, Svendborg Sound is the go-to refuge
- →Anchor in 2.5–3m in the centre of the sound, bearing 180° from the Svendborg church spire
- →Dinghy to Svendborg Havn (2nm north) for provisioning — the harbour town has excellent chandleries, supermarkets, and restaurants
- →Thurø island is worth exploring on foot — cycle hire available in Svendborg
- →Listen to Danish radio weather forecast VHF 23 (Lyngby Radio) at 0233/0633/1033/1433/1833/2233 UTC
Facilities
No facilities at anchorage; Svendborg (2nm by dinghy) has full provisioning, fuel, water, restaurants.
Nearest provisions: Svendborg town (2nm)
Best Months & Season
May, June, July, August, September
Year-round anchorage — one of the few places in the archipelago sheltered enough for autumn and early spring use. In winter gales from any direction, this remains calm.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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