Koverhar (Raasepori)
Koverhar bay · Raasepori coast
59°54.4'N 23°13.3'E
Depth
2–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
70m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
70m
70m for good holding on mud/sand at 2–5m. SW exposure means this is a fair-weather or northerly-wind anchorage. Move to Tammisaari (13nm NE) for all-weather shelter.
About This Anchorage
Koverhar is a bay on the Raasepori coast midway between Hanko and Tammisaari. The natural cove provides a sheltered anchorage protected from northerly and easterly conditions by the surrounding peninsula. Though the coastline nearby carries the industrial heritage of a former steel plant, the cove itself retains a natural character with granite shores and pine forest backdrop. It serves as a useful staging anchorage on the Hanko–Tammisaari route, particularly for boats caught between the two harbours in deteriorating weather from the north or east.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE
Exposed To
S · SW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Former industrial area — avoid anchoring near old quay structures; observe any active port zones.
Hazards
- !SW exposure — Baltic gales arrive without warning; leave in any southerly above F4
- !Former industrial coastal zone — avoid anchoring near old quay structures
- !9mm/year uplift — check current charts before approach
- !No facilities — passage anchorage only; carry all provisions
Skipper's Tips
- →Koverhar is a useful lunchtime stop or staging anchorage on the Hanko–Tammisaari passage
- →The peninsula gives good walking and views over the outer Gulf of Finland approaches
Facilities
No facilities in the cove. Hanko (15nm SW) or Tammisaari (13nm NE) for full services.
Nearest provisions: Hanko (15nm SW) (15nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Passage anchorage only. Calm or northerly conditions required. Proceed to Tammisaari for all-weather overnight stop.
Recommended Anchor Types
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