Pirita Marina
Pirita jahtklubi · Olympic Sailing Centre Tallinn
59°28.1'N 24°49.7'E
Depth
2–4m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
60m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
60m
60m for marina berths. Anchoring outside marina also possible in 3–5m east of the entrance — good mud holding. Marina is well protected; alarm radius primarily for anchored vessels in the outer approach.
About This Anchorage
Pirita Marina is the main sailing hub of Tallinn and one of the finest marinas in the eastern Baltic. The marina's history is intertwined with the 1980 Moscow Olympics — the sailing events were held here due to Tallinn's maritime infrastructure, and the waterfront was significantly developed for the occasion. The marina was rebuilt and expanded in 2003. Today it hosts the Pirita Yacht Club (founded 1922), major Baltic regattas, and serves as the standard visitor base for Tallinn. The marina is 4nm east of the Old Town, easily accessible by bus or bike. The Pirita River and the Pirita Convent ruins (13th century, one of the largest monastic buildings in medieval Estonia) are immediately adjacent.
Protected From
N · NW · W · SW
Exposed To
E · SE
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Marina berth fees approx €20–35/night; call marina on VHF Ch 12 for current rates
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Call marina on VHF Ch 12 before entering. Speed limit in marina. Book ahead Jul–Aug.
Hazards
- !Book ahead in July–August — marina fills quickly during regatta season
- !Ferry wash from Tallinn harbour approaches can affect anchoring east of marina
- !Thunderstorms in Gulf of Finland can be intense — June–August; watch forecasts
- !East exposure — in strong E winds the outer approaches become uncomfortable
Skipper's Tips
- →Call VHF Ch 12 before entering — marina staff will direct you to a berth
- →Bus service to Old Town runs every 10 minutes in summer — excellent city access
- →The marina restaurant has excellent Estonian cuisine — smoked eel, black bread, and local craft beer
- →Pirita Convent ruins are a 5-minute walk — free access, extraordinary medieval heritage
- →Book well ahead for the Tallinn Maritime Days in July — major sailing event fills the marina
Facilities
Full marina facilities — fuel dock, water, electricity (220V), showers, restaurant, chandlery. Bus service to Tallinn Old Town from marina entrance (Bus 1A, 34, 38).
Nearest provisions: Pirita shopping centre (200m) (0.1nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August peak season. Marina open April–October. Best to book berths in advance for July. Olympic sailing course markers visible in bay during summer.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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