Juminda Peninsula
Juminda neem · Juminda sadam
59°34.1'N 25°14.6'E
Depth
4–10m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
100m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
100m
100m for good holding on sand/mud in 4–10m. Exposure to the full Gulf of Finland from north and east — steep short seas in any NE blow. Weather window anchorage only.
About This Anchorage
The Juminda Peninsula is one of the most historically significant sailing waypoints in the Baltic. In August 1941, during the Tallinn Evacuation (Tallinna evakuatsioon), the Soviet Baltic Fleet attempted to escape westward from Tallinn — through a German-laid minefield stretching across the Gulf of Finland at Juminda. Over 65 ships were sunk and approximately 12,000–15,000 people perished in one of the greatest naval disasters of WWII. A memorial on the point commemorates the tragedy. Today the passage around Juminda Peninsula is entirely peaceful — a waypoint for coastal sailors making the passage along Estonia's north coast toward or away from Tallinn.
Protected From
W · SW · S
Exposed To
N · NE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: WWII unexploded ordnance in surrounding sea area — do not attempt to recover any objects from seabed. Russian border to east — do not approach Russian territorial waters.
Hazards
- !WWII unexploded ordnance on seabed — do not recover any objects
- !Exposed to full Gulf of Finland from N and E — steep seas in NE winds
- !Russian border to east — do not approach Russian territorial waters
- !Weather window anchorage only — do not stay in deteriorating forecast
Skipper's Tips
- →The Juminda WWII memorial is deeply moving — one of the least-known major naval disasters of the war
- →Good passage waypoint for coastal cruising — break a long day sail
- →Monitor weather carefully — Gulf of Finland can build steep seas quickly in NE winds
- →Radio check for Russian border regulations before proceeding east toward Loksa
Facilities
No facilities. Nearest provisions at Loksa (8nm west) or Tallinn (30nm west).
Nearest provisions: Loksa (8nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Weather-dependent anchorage — only use in settled conditions. Passage waypoint primarily.
Recommended Anchor Types
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