Klaipeda. Mixed route

Thanks to many years of experience in commercial fishing and navigation in these waters we recommend you to consider our suggestions.
There are the left and right hollows that protect the entrance canal against coastal erosion. These hollows are noticeable only when a water level is very low, i.e. in September and October. In this case they are seen as hidden submerged obstacles which during the main period of navigation damage the propellers of the ships that enter the territory and yacht keels.

The entrance itself is very narrow, its width is approximately two meters. When tourists want to enter the territory at the time when western and eastern winds dominate, they undoubtedly face serrious problems. At the time of entrance you shouls always attempt to swim on the left side of the entrance canal. It won‘t be difficult to escape if you will run aground with your ship. Please have in mind that the floor of the right side of the coast is clayey. It wont‘t be easy to escape on your own if you will run aground at the time of western wind blow.
The excavation works of King Wilhelm channel were carried out during the period between 1863 and 1873 when this region was a part of Germany. The channel has been dug by French captives who used shovels for this difficult work. There is a monument at the mouth of the channel that was built in memory of these people.
The channel with a width of 30 meters and a length of 24 km has connected Minija River in the delta of Nemunas River with the Curonian Lagoon at the Gulf of Firewood in Klaipeda. There have been 10 bridges and 1 floodgates of the channel in Lankupiai. The channel has been built in order to ensure safe navigation of river ships which transported timber and rafts to Klaipeda during storms. You can use kayaks, boats with electric motors. In all cases King Wilhelm channel trip will be safe and full of positive emotions. Swimming by boat is succesful solution for those who want to catch fish and cancers. You can always choose the route that includes the Curonian Lagoon, Klisupis River, Minija River…

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