Svendborg: boating safety
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Svendborg, on Svendborgsund in southern Funen, is the main harbour of the South Funen Archipelago, a sheltered cruising area of many small islands and narrow sounds. Svendborg's guest harbour is right next to the town centre. Much of the archipelago is a wildlife reserve with seasonal access bans.
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Harbour and marinas
The harbour authority is Svendborg Havn, Færge- og Sundfart, Jessens Mole 6, Svendborg; phone 62 23 30 80. For urgent matters outside phone hours you can be transferred to the on-call phone.
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Svendborg Gæstehavn has about 400 guest berths, with help guiding boats in during high season. Visitors may use available pile berths marked with green signs; tell the harbour if you leave the boat unattended for more than 24 hours.
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Weather
Svendborg Havn points to the FCOO sailing forecast and DMI's water level and Svendborg forecasts. DMI also transmits weather warnings through the Danish Maritime Authority's warning channels.
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Local rules
Motor-driven craft (including jet skis) may go at most 5 knots in Svendborg Sund and Skårupøre Sund, and at most 5 knots within 300 m of the coast in Funen Police District.
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The South Funen Archipelago is a wildlife reserve with access restrictions where birds feed or breed. In areas marked on the reserve map, access is prohibited from 1 March to 15 July; in others wind- and kitesurfing is banned from 1 September to 31 May.
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Hazards
The current in Svendborgsund can be strong, especially in narrow passages. Svendborg Havn publishes a current table showing which way the current runs at all times of day.
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Hospital and medical
Svendborg Sygehus (Valdemarsgade 53) has an emergency department with doctors 08:00–20:00 and a nurse-led injury clinic 20:00–08:00. Always call 70 11 07 07 first: you cannot be seen without an appointment.
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Frequently asked
Who do I call in an emergency at sea near Svendborg?
Call JRCC Denmark on +45 72 85 03 80. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16, or a DSC distress alert on channel 70.
How do I contact the harbour in Svendborg?
The harbour authority is Svendborg Havn, Færge- og Sundfart, Jessens Mole 6, Svendborg; phone 62 23 30 80. For urgent matters outside phone hours you can be transferred to the on-call phone.
Where do I get the marine forecast for Svendborg?
Svendborg Havn points to the FCOO sailing forecast and DMI's water level and Svendborg forecasts. DMI also transmits weather warnings through the Danish Maritime Authority's warning channels.
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Nearby destinations
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