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Page 1 of 3 The second largest "town" on Saaremaa is situated on the western side of the narrow strait between Saaremaa and Muhu islands. It is not possible to sail through the strait. Orissaare must be approached from north.
Approaching
 You approach Orissaare from NW following a very long leading line. Then you come closer to the town you find a Landfall buoy and range target markers. From longer distance you have to follow the leading line despite the marking is not so visible.
t is a very special experience to approach Orissaare. The waters are indeed very shallow, and the water level can shift much. We learned that the water level a year in July was 70 cm under the normal. For hours we sailed in the leading line. Banks of sea grass was visible at the surface, and we kept close outlook for shoals. We stayed in the leading line, and everything went well!
We have passed through shallow waters before, but to sail in water with a depth under 3 m for hours is a different thing. The shifting water level makes it difficult to say something about the navigable depth in the fairway. Normal yachts can pass here, but keep sharp outlook!
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