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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Brac Island in Croatia. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Brac Island in Croatia. | ||
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Brač Island lies 10 miles SE of the city of [[Split]] on the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], immediately E of the smaller island of [[Solta]], from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of [[Hvar]]. The third largest of the Croatian islands after [[Cres]] and [[Krk]], with an area of just under 400 square kms, Brac is also a very popular resort island. The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands. Historically, the island’s main claim to fame is the quality of its white stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in [[Split]] and the White House in Washington DC. Brac is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline. | Brač Island lies 10 miles SE of the city of [[Split]] on the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], immediately E of the smaller island of [[Solta]], from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of [[Hvar]]. The third largest of the Croatian islands after [[Cres]] and [[Krk]], with an area of just under 400 square kms, Brac is also a very popular resort island. The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands. Historically, the island’s main claim to fame is the quality of its white stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in [[Split]] and the White House in Washington DC. Brac is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline. | ||
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''. | ''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''. | ||
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{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}} | {{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}} | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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There are 14 principal berthing options on the island, the harbours of [[Supetar]], [[Sutivan]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Sumartin]], [[Povlja]], [[Pucisca]], [[Postira]] and [[Splitska]] and anchorages at [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]], [[#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]], [[#U. Studena|U. Studena]] and [[#U. Lucice|U. Lucice]] amongst others. The harbour of [[Milna]] also contains two small marinas. ''Click on link at top right of page for '''Interactive map of harbours and anchorages''' or for full details see below''. | There are 14 principal berthing options on the island, the harbours of [[Supetar]], [[Sutivan]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Sumartin]], [[Povlja]], [[Pucisca]], [[Postira]] and [[Splitska]] and anchorages at [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]], [[#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]], [[#U. Studena|U. Studena]] and [[#U. Lucice|U. Lucice]] amongst others. The harbour of [[Milna]] also contains two small marinas. ''Click on link at top right of page for '''Interactive map of harbours and anchorages''' or for full details see below''. | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from [[Supetar]]): | The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from [[Supetar]]): | ||
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+ | | text= TThe narrow inlet of U. Stipanka lies around 1.5 miles NNW of the harbour of Bobovisca and offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor towards the head of the inlet in 3.0 - 4.0 metres with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore. }} | ||
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+ | | text= U. Lucice is a multi-branched inlet a mile due S of the harbour of [[Milna]] (although a trip of some five miles round the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there is a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts. Alternatively anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds. }} | ||
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- | + | | type= anchorage | name= U. Studena | |
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- | The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of [[Sumartin]]. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed. | + | | text= The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of [[Sumartin]]. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.}} |
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- | {{ | + | | type= anchorage | name= U. Rasotica |
- | U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. No facilities ashore. | + | | image= |
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+ | | text= U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.}} | ||
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- | {{ | + | | type= anchorage | name= U. Luka |
- | U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of [[Povlja]]. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand. There is a restaurant on the S side of the westernmost cove with its own quay and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. Obviously if you moor here you are expected to eat in the restaurant. | + | | image= |
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+ | | text= U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of [[Povlja]]. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand. There is a restaurant on the S side of the westernmost cove with its own quay and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. Obviously if you moor here you are expected to eat in the restaurant.}} | ||
==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ==Yacht Services and Repairs== | ||
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* Seasonal ferries to Split from [[Bol]] and [[Milna]]. | * Seasonal ferries to Split from [[Bol]] and [[Milna]]. | ||
* Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October). | * Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October). | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Brac Island in Croatia.
Brač Island lies 10 miles SE of the city of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately E of the smaller island of Solta, from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of Hvar. The third largest of the Croatian islands after Cres and Krk, with an area of just under 400 square kms, Brac is also a very popular resort island. The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands. Historically, the island’s main claim to fame is the quality of its white stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in Split and the White House in Washington DC. Brac is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2712
- Croatian charts
- MK18
- Imray
- M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.
Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Berthing
There are 14 principal berthing options on the island, the harbours of Supetar, Sutivan, Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Sumartin, Povlja, Pucisca, Postira and Splitska and anchorages at U. Luka, U. Rasotica, U. Studena and U. Lucice amongst others. The harbour of Milna also contains two small marinas. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from Supetar):
U. Stipanska
U. Lucice
U. Studena
U. Rasotica
U. Luka
Yacht Services and Repairs
Limited repairs at ACI-operated Marina Milna.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel berths in Milna, Bol and Sumartin. Water and electricity at Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Pucisca and Splitska. For details see port entries.
Things to do Ashore
See individual port entries.
Transportation
- Ferries to Split from Supetar and from Sumartin to Makarska.
- Seasonal ferries to Split from Bol and Milna.
- Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
- Brač at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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