Replot
Raippaluoto · Replot island
63°10.7'N 21°32.0'E
Depth
3–5m
Bottom
mud
Alarm Radius
65m
Holding
Excellent
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
65m
65m for excellent holding in mud/clay in 3–5m. Shallow bay — check draft (max approximately 1.5m). In westerly conditions the bay is exposed — the marina or harbour is preferable.
About This Anchorage
Replot (Finnish: Raippaluoto) is the largest island in the Kvarken Archipelago and the gateway island connected to the mainland by the Replot Bridge (1045m, longest bridge in Finland). The island is a substantial community with farms, villages, and the full character of a Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian coastal settlement. The bridge connection means Replot has more amenities than the remote outer islands — a village shop, harbour, and access to the mainland for fuel and provisions. The island is the natural base for Kvarken sailing — provision here from Vaasa, then sail out to the more remote islands of the UNESCO site. The harbour is well-positioned for the inner archipelago passages.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S
Exposed To
W · NW · SW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring; harbour quay fee approx €15–20/night
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Land uplift area — verify depths; Replot Bridge navigation clearance limited (contact harbour for height restrictions); UNESCO World Heritage area surrounds the island.
Hazards
- !Replot Bridge navigation clearance — check air draft; the bridge limits vessel height
- !Shallow harbour (3–5m) — limited draft for deeper yachts
- !Land uplift — verify depths on arrival; approach carefully
- !Open to west and NW — westerly conditions expose the south bay
- !Bridge traffic: road bridge carries significant vehicle traffic — noise
Skipper's Tips
- →Replot is the ideal base island for Kvarken — bridge access to mainland means you can resupply by road if needed, then sail out to the remote outer islands
- →The village of Replot is a typical Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnian community — the Lutheran church (18th century) and traditional farmhouses are worth exploring
- →The Replot Bridge gives dramatic views over the inner Kvarken Archipelago from 10m above water — worth cycling or walking (5km from harbour)
- →Provision here for a Kvarken outer island circuit — the remote skerries have no facilities; Replot is your last resupply point
- →The night sky from the Kvarken Archipelago is exceptional — minimal light pollution; late summer nights are dark enough for star observation from August
Facilities
Village shop with provisions (drive from marina across bridge). Bridge access to mainland. Nearest fuel at Vaasa (10nm by water or road). Harbour facilities: water, toilets.
Nearest provisions: Replot village shop (bridge-accessible) (1nm)
Best Months & Season
Jun, Jul, Aug
June–August. Good base island for the Kvarken circuit. Bridge access provides logistical advantages over all other outer islands. Best starting point for first-time Kvarken visitors.