Drvenik Veli

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Drvenik Veli 43°26.57′N, 16°8.81′E43.442833333333;16.146833333333 destination

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Yachts on Drvenik jetty

Drvenik Veli is a small island which lies two miles off the mainland coast of Croatia six miles SW of the harbour of Trogir and 14 miles WSW of the port of Split. A mile to the W is the smaller island of Drvenik Mali, which has only rather exposed day anchorages. With a population of only 168, the island survives on fishing, simple agriculture and, increasingly, tourism.

The island has just one harbour on its NW side and two anchorages on its SW and E coasts respectively. The harbour is sheltered in all conditions, although strong NW winds send in a swell. There are plans to construct a small 140-berth marina in the harbour, but progress appears to have stalled.

Charts

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

• Drvenik Mali
• Šolta
• Čiovo

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

The approach to the harbour of Luka Drvenik is free of dangers. Note, however, the islet, O. Malta, in the channel between Drvenik Veli and Drvenik Mali islands, one mile due W of the entrance to the inlet. Depths are considerable in the outer part of Luka Drvenik, with over 15 metres at the harbour entrance.

Entrance

Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar and, if arriving from N, Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

Luka Drvenik is the only berthing option on the island. Most of the quay here is filled with small craft moorings, and the part with tyre fenders is used by the ferry twice daily.

Luka Drvenik

Luka Drvenik/wiki/Drvenik_Veli#Luka_Drvenik

berth Luka Drvenik [[Drvenik Veli#Luka Drvenik|Luka Drvenik]] 43°27.079'N, 016°08.517'ELuka Drvenik43.451315179955245;16.141946976526825

Visiting yachts usually berth on the inside of the breakwater extending from the N side of the inlet. There is space here for 10-15 yachts in depths of 5.0 - 8.0 metres, using their anchors to go bows or stern-to. However, you will be dropping your anchor in 12-15 metres, so this option is only good in settled weather and if you have plenty of anchor scope. Due to the depth and holding, some yachts moor alongside the breakwater, in which case there is room for only about five yachts. A charge is made for mooring.

Plans were under way to convert the harbour into a 140-berth marina, Marina Zirona, but little progress has been made and the plan appears abandoned as of 2015.

Anchorages

Drvenik anchorage

Luka Drvenik

Luka Drvenik/wiki/Drvenik_Veli#Luka_Drvenik

anchorage Luka Drvenik [[Drvenik Veli#Luka Drvenik|Luka Drvenik]] 43°27.001'N, 016°08.283'ELuka Drvenik43.45002;16.13805

Anchor in the bight at the S end of the inlet, opposite the village. Depths here are 6.0 - 8.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud. However, there are reportedly underwater obstructions, probably from the buoys which were previously installed here, and it is wise to use a tripping line on your anchor if mooring in this bight.

U. Mala Luka

U. Mala Luka/wiki/Drvenik_Veli#U._Mala_Luka

anchorage U. Mala Luka [[Drvenik Veli#U. Mala Luka|U. Mala Luka]] 43°26.567'N, 016°07.376'EU. Mala Luka43.44278531163306;16.122925150385598

U. Mala Luka is a wooded inlet at the NW end of the island, offering good shelter from all directions except NW. There is a fish farm in the inlet, but a yacht can anchor in either of two snug coves at the head of the inlet. Depths in the N cove are 8.0 - 10.0 metres and in the S cove 6.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. Apart from the fish farm, the surroundings are wooded and pleasant.

U. Krknjas

U. Krknjas/wiki/Drvenik_Veli#U._Krknjas

anchorage U. Krknjas [[Drvenik Veli#U. Krknjas|U. Krknjas]] 43°26.418'N, 016°10.521'EU. Krknjas43.440295813573314;16.175351805929104

The anchorage of U. Krknas lies on the E side of the island, between the two islets of Krknas Mali and Krknas Veli and the coast of Drvenki Veli. The anchorage is protected from all directions except S and SE, but should only be used in settled weather. Anchor in the triangle formed by the two islands and Drvenik Veli in 3.0 - 4.0 metres. The holding is moderate to good in sand and weed with some rocks. There is a restaurant ashore during the season. If approaching from N, note that depths between Krknas Mali, the smaller of the islets, and Drvenik Veli are barely a metre.

Amenities

Provisioning

A small grocery store in the village.

Eating out

A couple of restaurants in the village

Transportation

Daily ferries to Split on mainland.

Tourism

Very little. It’s a place to chill out.

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)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

Links

• Drvenik Veli at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Drvenik Veli and this page's details validated:

• July 2015 --Athene of Lymington

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Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington