Bobovišća
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Bobovišća or Bobovišća na more is a small harbour located on the W coast of the island of Brač in Croatia, at the head of a narrow inlet which forks into two at its head. In the N arm is a quiet anchorage with around 20 mooring buoys for visiting yachts. In the S arm is the village proper, with quays around the shore of the inlet, another 20 mooring buoys and 10 laid moorings on the N shore 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.
Charts
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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, an additional buoyed anchorage in the N arm. Note that there is a buoyed-off swimming area to port on entering the S arm. Depths in the entrance to the inlet are over 20.0 metres and along the quay in the S arm around 4.0 metres.
Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primošten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
The berths at the quay and two buoy fields in Bobovisca are managed by the Nautičko sidrište Bobovišća.
Village quay
Around ten visiting yachts can berth on the quay on the N side of the S arm, where there are laid moorings in depths of about 4.0 metres in front of the two restaurants. Maximum size that can be accommodated is around 13-14 metres, owing to the length of the mooring lines. These places fill up quickly during the season and a yacht must then use one of the mooring buoys in the S inlet or in the N arm. Shelter in the harbour is good on the quay in virtually all conditions, although a swell develops in strong W or SW winds. There are water and electricity points on the quay.
- Charges are as follows (2014): up to 10m: HRK 15 per metre; 10m-15m: HRK 20 per metre; 15m-20m: HRK 25 per metre; 20m-30m: HRK 30 per metre; over 30m: HRK 40 per metre.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None. — But, see entry for Milna.
Anchorages
Uvala Bobovišća
At the S inlet there are around 20 orange mooring buoys in depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres to starboard in the approach to the harbour. The buoys are quite close together and it can be difficult to moor here if there is a strong crosswind. The buoys are equipped with lines, secured to mooring blocks near the shore, to secure your stern to prevent swinging. Shelter here is similar to the yacht quay.
- The charge for use of the buoys is 70 per cent of the charge on the quay.
Uvala Vića
At the N inlet there are a further 20 orange mooring buoys in depths of 5.0- 6.0 metres in the N inlet, to port on entering the bay. Again, these buoys are quite close together and it can be difficult to moor here if there is a strong crosswind. These buoys are also equipped with lines, secured to mooring blocks near the shore, to secure your stern. Shelter here is good in most conditions, but less good than the S inlet in strong W or SW winds.
- The charge for use of the buoys is 70 per cent of the charge on the quay.
Uvala Vića
If the harbour quay is full and all the buoys are taken, it is possible to anchor in the N arm, clear of the buoys, in depths of 5.0 – 6.0 metres. It may be advisable to take a line ashore if the inlet is busy.
- The charge for anchoring is 50 per cent of the charge on the quay.
Amenities
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| Water |  Village quay [[Bobovišća#Village quay|Village quay]] at the quay
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| Electricity |  Village quay [[Bobovišća#Village quay|Village quay]] at the quay
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| Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | In the car park at the head of the inlet |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi at the cafe |
| Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
| Vehicle rentals |  In the village [[Bobovišća#In the village|In the village]] car rental outlet
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| Health | |
Provisioning
In the village [[Bobovišća#In the village|In the village]] Small provisions shop.
Eating out
- The village
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[[Bobovišća# | ]] Two restaurants and a cafe ashore.
Transportation
- Daily ferries from Supetar to Split.
- Buses to Supetar and other local destinations
- Airport of Split with international flights
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.
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
- Bobovišća at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
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- September 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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