Käsmu Village
Käsmu küla · Captain's Village · Kasperwiek
59°36.1'N 25°54.4'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
80m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
80m
80m for good holding on sand/mud in 2–5m. Well sheltered from south and west — one of the more protected bays on the north coast. In N winds above F4, the bay can become choppy across the short fetch.
About This Anchorage
Käsmu is one of the most charming and historically rich small villages in Estonia. In the 19th century it was nicknamed the 'Captain's Village' (Kaptenite küla) — virtually every man was either a sea captain or master mariner, sailing the Baltic and North Sea trade routes. The village of wooden captain's houses remains remarkably intact. The Käsmu Maritime Museum, housed in the former Russian Imperial customs building, tells the story of Estonian seafaring with exceptional depth. Käsmu is part of Lahemaa National Park — the surrounding landscape of boulders, pines, and limestone coast is extraordinarily beautiful. The local legend of the 'captain's ghost ship' (the prohibited winter smuggling runs to Finland) is part of village lore.
Protected From
W · SW · S · SE
Exposed To
N · NE · E
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring; small jetty available
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Lahemaa National Park rules apply. Nature reserve areas in surrounding water — check charts. Respect village waterfront — no noise after 22:00.
Hazards
- !Open to N and NE across Gulf of Finland — Gulf of Finland builds steep seas quickly
- !Shallow coastal approach — monitor depth carefully in bay approaches
- !No fuel or emergency provisions — self-sufficient planning required
Skipper's Tips
- →The Käsmu Maritime Museum is one of the best small maritime museums in the Baltic — allow 2 hours
- →The walking trail around the Käsmu Peninsula has extraordinary views and massive glacial boulders
- →Captain's house architecture is beautifully preserved — a unique record of 19th-century maritime wealth
- →On clear days, Finland is visible across the Gulf of Finland — only 80km north
- →The village well has excellent fresh water — ask locally
Facilities
Small café in village in summer. Maritime Museum open Jun–Aug. No fuel on site — nearest at Loksa (15nm).
Nearest provisions: Loksa (15nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. One of Estonia's most beautiful sailing destinations — well worth the extra nautical miles.
Recommended Anchor Types
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