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- | + | '''Vis''' island is the westernmost of the group of islands lying off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] between [[Split]] and [[Dubrovnik]]. Situated around 94 miles from the nearest point on the coast of [[Italy]], the harbour of [[Pescara]], and 32 miles from the Croatian coast, Vis is a popular summer port of entry for yachts arriving in the country from Italy. | |
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- | + | The island's distance from the mainland means that it is less overwhelmed by tourism than some of the other islands and it remains relatively unspoilt. It was a base for Tito’s partisans during World War II as well as a British special forces unit and there are a number of relics of that conflict around the island, including a cave which was Tito's wartime HQ. | |
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- | + | Today Vis is most noted for its wines and the centre of the island is green with vineyards. Visiting yachts mainly make for the harbours of Vis Town on the N coast or Komiza on the W coast, although there are also several good anchorages around the coastline. | |
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Revision as of 15:21, 12 August 2018
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Vis island is the westernmost of the group of islands lying off the mainland coast of Croatia between Split and Dubrovnik. Situated around 94 miles from the nearest point on the coast of Italy, the harbour of Pescara, and 32 miles from the Croatian coast, Vis is a popular summer port of entry for yachts arriving in the country from Italy.
The island's distance from the mainland means that it is less overwhelmed by tourism than some of the other islands and it remains relatively unspoilt. It was a base for Tito’s partisans during World War II as well as a British special forces unit and there are a number of relics of that conflict around the island, including a cave which was Tito's wartime HQ.
Today Vis is most noted for its wines and the centre of the island is green with vineyards. Visiting yachts mainly make for the harbours of Vis Town on the N coast or Komiza on the W coast, although there are also several good anchorages around the coastline.
Charts
British Admiralty | 2712, 2774 |
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Croatian | MK17 |
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
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Entrance
Vis Town and Komiza are both summer ports of entry. At other times of year, Split or Dubrovnik are the nearest mainland ports of entry and Korcula the nearest among the islands.
Berthing
There are five principal berthing options on the island, the harbours of Vis Town and Komiza and anchorages at U. Stonca and U. Rogacic, both near Vis Town on the N coast and U. Stoncica two miles E at the NE tip of the island. There are several additional anchorages along the S and E coasts of the island, which can be used as lunch or bathing stops or even overnight in settled weather.
Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
There are only two ports on Vis, the harbour of Vis Town at the NE end of the island and that of Komiza in a wide bay at the W end.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The main anchorages on Vis island are as follows:
U. Stonca
U. Rogacic
U. Stoncica
Facilities
Water
Vis Town [[Vis#Vis Town|Vis Town]] 43°03.690'N, 016°11.220'E on the quays. However, as of June 2017 the water was turned on for only 1-2 hours in the morning and evening due to a water shortage.
Komiza [[Vis#Komiza|Komiza]] 43°02.730'N, 016°05.130'E on the quays.
For details see port entries.
Electricity
Vis Town [[Vis#Vis Town|Vis Town]] 43°03.690'N, 016°11.220'E on the quays.
Komiza [[Vis#Komiza|Komiza]] 43°02.730'N, 016°05.130'E on the quays.
For details see port entries.
Toilets
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Showers
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Laundry
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Garbage
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Supplies
Fuel
Vis Town [[Vis#Vis Town|Vis Town]] 43°03.690'N, 016°11.220'E .
Cooking gas
Give details on cooking gas (Camping Gaz, butane, propane, etc) suppliers. If there are no suppliers in the island just enter "None".
Suplier1 [[Vis#Suplier1|Suplier1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd gas supplier location etc, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
Basic emergency repairs only.
Internet
Are any internet or WiFi connections available in the island? If so where?
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
Are cars, motorbikes, and bicycles available for rent? If so give the name, location, tel number of the rental outlets.
Rental establishment [[Vis#Rental establishment|Rental establishment]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX, Email: [email protected].
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc..
Store name1 [[Vis#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Transportation
- Ferries to Split three days a week during the season.
- Seasonal ferries (June to September) to Giulianova in Italy.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.)
- Location1
- Name [[Vis#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
- Location2
- Name [[Vis#Name|Name]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
See individual port entries.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Vis at the Wikipedia
- Vis Tourism website
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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