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- The first refurbished lock gate at the Krammersluizen, weighing 340 tonnes, was transported back by ship and fitted with millimetre precision, but is not yet operational.
- Over the next five weeks, the mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems will be connected and tested, including their interaction with the 40-year-old existing system.
- The modernised gates, fitted with shut-off flaps and air bubble curtains, are designed to reduce salt ingress into the Volkerak-Zoom Sea; closures continue to disrupt recreational boating traffic.

Zeeland: Krammersluizen – first refurbished lock gate reinstalled

- The first autumn storm surge on the Baltic Sea, with water levels reaching 1.25 m above mean sea level, passed without causing any significant damage or requiring major emergency operations.
- An easterly wind drove water towards the south-western Baltic coast, whilst unusually low water levels in the North Sea caused problems for ferry services.
- According to the Federal Agency for Hydrographics and Hydrometeorology (BSH), storm surge levels on the Baltic Sea are classified as follows: 1.0 m or above is a storm surge, 1.25 m or above is a moderate storm surge, 1.50 m or above is a severe storm surge, and 2.0 m or above is a very severe storm surge.

Storm surge on the Baltic Sea: First autumn storm surge causes little damage

- First phase of construction at Marina City in Kolding completed: promenade, service building, coastal protection works and a new slipway for dinghies and trailer boats.  
- New boat storage and event area for several hundred boats, revised transport links and a 50 km/h speed limit to reduce noise and accidents.  
- Further phases through to the early 2030s: a new marina with up to 1,000 berths, land reclamation, houseboats, motorhome pitches, commercial premises and up to 350 flats.

Denmark: Kolding – First phase of Marina City construction completed

- Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and Lake Como offer alpine scenery, a Mediterranean atmosphere and distinct sailing areas, each with their own set of rules.  
- Depending on the lake, skippers must clarify in advance the wind patterns, licence requirements, border crossings, slipway and crane facilities, as well as mooring options.  
- The illustrated book ‘Alpenseen’ and the website Portolago.com serve as supplementary sources of information on sailing areas and water sports opportunities.

Northern Italy: Alpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

- Lake Como: a large, deeply incised, Y-shaped Alpine lake, situated entirely within Italy, with no border or customs formalities.  
- A striking central section of the lake featuring Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio; numerous villas, gardens and the Museo Barca Lariana boat-building museum.  
- Distinctive wind patterns with the Tivano and Breva; specific speed zones, 5 knots at night; mandatory flushing to protect against invasive species.

Destination: Lake Como – Italy at its best

- Lake Lugano is a cross-border waterway with a network of inlets, varied scenery and special right-of-way rules at Lavena.  
- Strict 300-metre shore protection zone: Boats may only enter this zone to moor, lie at anchor or navigate narrow passages; a joint navigation regime applies with local registration.  
- When towing, thorough cleaning is required to help control the quagga mussel; in the Swiss section, proof of hot-water cleaning is mandatory.

Area: Lake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Territories

- Many marinas on the German Baltic Sea coast close in winter due to the risk of weather damage and low utilisation.
- Maasholm Harbour, at the mouth of the Schleimündung, with 450 berths, will remain closed to pleasure craft until 15 April 2027.
- Marina Wendtorf will be closed from 15 November until 15 March 2027; the fishing harbour and Ring shipyard will generally remain accessible.

Baltic Sea: First marinas close for the winter season

- The High Coast along the Botten Sea coast features steep shores, islands and fishing villages, and is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  
- The stretch from Skeppsmalen to Skuleskogen is ideal for short trips, frequent shore excursions and flexible itineraries depending on the weather and mooring availability.  
- Destinations such as Trysunda, Mjältön, Ulvöhamn and Skuleskogen combine harbours, anchorages, walking trails and insights into the history of fishing.

Sweden: Höga Kusten – An overview of Sweden’s High Coast

- Ulvöhamn on Norra Ulvön is a historic herring-fishing village with red houses, boathouses and the painted wooden chapel, Ulvö Gamla Kapell.  
- Today, Ulvöhamn is a tourist hotspot with ferries, restaurants, shops, bike hire and two marinas with around 110 berths.  
- Docksta Havet Base Camp serves as a marina and a starting point for tours to Skuleberget and multi-day hikes in Skuleskogen National Park.

Sweden: Höga Kusten – Ulvöhamn and Skuleskogen National Park

Charter

- D-Marin is taking over the Porto San Rocco marina in Muggia, which has 546 berths for yachts ranging from 8 to 60 metres in length.
- With Porto San Rocco, D-Marin now operates nine marinas in Italy, making this region the largest in the network.
- The marina offers resort facilities, including hotels, restaurants, leisure and service facilities; completion is subject to regulatory approval.

Adriatic: D-Marin takes over Porto San Rocco

- The Neuer Hafen lock will be completely closed to shipping from 5 October 2026 until the 2027 summer season; cruise itineraries must be adjusted accordingly.
- Recreational craft from Lloyd Marina may only enter and leave via the Kaiserschleuse lock and the bascule bridge in exceptional circumstances and by prior arrangement.
- Extensive maintenance and safety works are being carried out at the Neuer Hafen lock; from 1 October 2026, there will be a no-stopping order on land for heavy goods vehicles.

Bremerhaven: Neuer Hafen lock to be out of service for half a year

- Boaters are criticising the planned long-term lease of the publicly funded island harbour – which opened in 2024 – to leaseholder Daniel Schmidt.
- Schmidt emphasises that the harbour will remain public, with the city continuing to set fees and access rules; he argues that investments require a long-term contract.
- A long-term contract of up to 60 years is intended to govern the overall development of Kaninchenwerder; a decision by the city council is scheduled for December.

Schwerin: What’s next for the Kaninchenwerder island harbour?

Marina

- Digital booking and payment systems relieve the burden on harbour offices, reduce personnel costs and increase the utilisation of berths.
- Take Lohme, for example: around 75% of daily bookings are automated via anny, meaning harbour masters don't have to be present for as long in the evenings.
- Apps and systems such as boatpark and Dock24 make available permanent berths usable for guests and reduce the number of missing and ghost berths.

Berth booking via app: How marinas save staff hours

Poel: jetties in Kirchdorf harbour need to be renovated after fungal infestation

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The best destinations: Places and harbours worldwide | BOOTE

Zeeland
Krammersluizen – first refurbished lock gate reinstalled

Storm surge on the Baltic Sea
First autumn storm surge causes little damage

Denmark
Kolding – First phase of Marina City construction completed

Northern Italy
Alpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

Destination
Lake Como – Italy at its best

Area
Lake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Baltic Sea
First marinas close for the winter season

Sweden
Höga Kusten – An overview of Sweden’s High Coast

Sweden
Höga Kusten – Ulvöhamn and Skuleskogen National Park

Adriatic
D-Marin takes over Porto San Rocco

Bremerhaven
Neuer Hafen lock to be out of service for half a year

Schwerin
What’s next for the Kaninchenwerder island harbour?

Berth booking via app
How marinas save staff hours

Poel
Jetties in Kirchdorf harbour need to be renovated after fungal infestation

The best destinations: Places and harbours worldwide | BOOTE

ZeelandKrammersluizen – first refurbished lock gate reinstalled

Storm surge on the Baltic SeaFirst autumn storm surge causes little damage

DenmarkKolding – First phase of Marina City construction completed

Northern ItalyAlpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

DestinationLake Como – Italy at its best

AreaLake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Baltic SeaFirst marinas close for the winter season

SwedenHöga Kusten – An overview of Sweden’s High Coast

SwedenHöga Kusten – Ulvöhamn and Skuleskogen National Park

AdriaticD-Marin takes over Porto San Rocco

BremerhavenNeuer Hafen lock to be out of service for half a year

SchwerinWhat’s next for the Kaninchenwerder island harbour?

Berth booking via appHow marinas save staff hours

PoelJetties in Kirchdorf harbour need to be renovated after fungal infestation

Zeeland
Krammersluizen – first refurbished lock gate reinstalled

Storm surge on the Baltic Sea
First autumn storm surge causes little damage

Denmark
Kolding – First phase of Marina City construction completed

Northern Italy
Alpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

Destination
Lake Como – Italy at its best

Area
Lake Lugano – a new view around every bend

Baltic Sea
First marinas close for the winter season

Sweden
Höga Kusten – An overview of Sweden’s High Coast

Sweden
Höga Kusten – Ulvöhamn and Skuleskogen National Park

Adriatic
D-Marin takes over Porto San Rocco

Bremerhaven
Neuer Hafen lock to be out of service for half a year

Schwerin
What’s next for the Kaninchenwerder island harbour?

Berth booking via app
How marinas save staff hours

Poel
Jetties in Kirchdorf harbour need to be renovated after fungal infestation