Bobovišća

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Bobovisca, Croatia

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43°21.11′N, 16°27.78′E
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The small harbour of Bobovisca is located on the W coast of the island of Brac in Croatia, at the head of a narrow inlet which forks into two at its head. In the northern arm is a quiet anchorage with mooring buoys for visiting yachts. In the southern arm is the village proper, with quays around the shore of the inlet and a few laid moorings suitable for visiting yachts. Shelter in the harbour is good in virtually all conditions, although a swell develops in strong W or SW winds. The harbour is a popular destination for cruising yachts and flotillas during the summer months.

Bobovisca inlet from W
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Yachts moored on Bobovisca quay
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Moorings in the N arm, Bobovisca
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Charts

British Admiralty
2712
Croatian charts
MK18
Imray
M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

Local 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.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Bobovisca has no dangers, other than a fish farm around a mile offshore to the W. The inlet branches into two at its head; the village and harbour are in the S arm, the anchorage in the N arm. Depths in the entrance are over 20.0 metres and along the quay in the S arm 2.0 - 3.0 metres.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

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.

Berthing options

Visiting yachts berth on the quay on the N side of the S arm, where there are laid moorings for around six yachts in depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. These fill up quickly during the season and a yacht must then seek a mooring in the N arm. Shelter in the harbour is good in virtually all conditions, although a swell develops in strong W or SW winds. There are water and electricity points on the quay.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None. See entry for Milna.

Anchorages

If the harbour quay is full, a visiting yacht can moor in the N arm, where around 30 mooring buoys have been laid in depths of 3.0 - 5.0 metres. The buoys are very close together and there is little room to swing, so it may be necessary to put out fenders if all the buoys are in use. Alternatively, anchor wherever you can find space and take a line ashore.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel berth. Water and electricity on the quay.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Bobovisca is a picturesque spot, its tiny inlet surrounded by old stone fishermen’s cottages. The parish church of St. George dates from the 17th century and on the hill above the village is the early medieval church of St. Martin.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small provisions shop in the village.

Eateries

Basic restaurant ashore.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Near the waterfront.

Transport

  • Daily ferries from Supetar to Split.
  • Buses to Supetar and other local destinations
  • Airport of Split with international flights

Routes/Passages To/From

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

See Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Personal Notes

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