Hel Marina

Hel lies at the tip of the 33km long thin peninsula extending eastwards from the western shore of the Gulf of Gdansk. The old fishing harbour, built at the end of the 19th century, is now mainly used by yachts. It is a popular weekend destination. A railway runs the whole length of the peninsula. Marine is located inside the fishing harbour, which is located at the end of the Hel Peninsula, near a large military port. It is surrounded by a system of breakwaters. Sailing warnings: Appearance of waves in the basin at strong southerly winds. Entering/leaving harbour with safe speed not exceeding 5 knots, 5,8 m draught and after Harbor Master permission (ch: 10) Approaches - approaching from seaward, having cleared the South Cardinal Buoy HL-S to starboard, steer 352deg for the head of the left (Eastern) harbour wall. Turn in at the middle of the entrance. At night, having rounded the HL-S buoy, steer for the red light on the left (Eastern) head will put you in shallow waters. The entrance is 85m wide Warning - immediately north of Hel is a prohibited harbour used only by the Navy. Harbour/Marina Office Phone: +48 58 675 0150 Website https://www.porthel.pl