Kabli Nature Reserve
Kabli looduskaitseala · Kabli bird ringing station
58°07.7'N 24°20.5'E
Depth
3–8m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
100m
Holding
Fair
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
100m
100m for fair holding in open sandy roadstead in 3–8m. EXPOSED ANCHORAGE — day stop only in settled conditions. In any W or SW wind above F3, leave immediately. Sandy bottom gives unreliable holding in sustained conditions.
About This Anchorage
Kabli is a small nature reserve and bird ringing station on the south coast of Estonia, facing the open Gulf of Riga. The Kabli Bird Ringing Station has operated continuously since 1967 and is one of the most productive ringing stations in northern Europe — tens of thousands of migrating birds are caught, measured, and released each year during spring and autumn passages. The autumn migration (Sep–Oct) sees extraordinary concentrations of raptors, passerines, and waders passing through. The coastline is sandy with pine forest behind, and the beach is clean and undeveloped. The anchorage is exposed to the prevailing westerly Gulf of Riga winds — it is a fine day stop in settled conditions but not suitable for overnight.
Protected From
E · SE · NE
Exposed To
W · SW · NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Free anchoring
- Permit required
- No
Restrictions: Nature reserve rules apply. Do not disturb bird ringing operations. Stay away from mist nets during ringing station operations. No fires.
Hazards
- !EXPOSED ANCHORAGE — open to W, SW, NW across Gulf of Riga; day stop only
- !Sandy bottom — poor holding in sustained or building conditions
- !No facilities — completely self-sufficient
- !Gulf of Riga can build steep 2m+ waves in SW wind — leave immediately in any westerly above F3
Skipper's Tips
- →Day stop only — never overnight here; the anchorage is untenable in any westerly
- →The bird ringing station is fascinating — ask permission to observe ringing operations
- →Autumn (Sep–Oct) migration is spectacular — visit by road if sailing season has ended
- →Beautiful undeveloped beach for swimming in settled summer conditions
- →Look for white-tailed eagles patrolling the coast — common here
Facilities
No facilities. Bird ringing station is research facility. Nearest provisions at Pärnu (18nm).
Nearest provisions: Pärnu (18nm)
Best Months & Season
Jul, Aug
July–August only in settled conditions. Day anchorage exclusively. Never overnight.
Recommended Anchor Types
Nearby Anchorages
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