Lovište

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Loviste, Croatia

Loviste bay from S (anchorage at top) - click for larger view
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	43°01.6′N, 17°02.0′E
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The wide bay of Loviste lies on the NW tip of the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, around four miles N of the island of Korcula and seven miles S of the island of Hvar. It is a popular anchorage for yachts on passage between Dubrovnik and the islands of Korcula, Hvar]], Vis and Brac. The best anchorage is in the NW part of the bay, although in settled weather it is possible to anchor off or go stern/bows-to at the small settlement of Loviste at the SE corner of the bay.

Charts

British Admiralty 1574

Croatian chart 100-21

Imray Nautical Chart M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.

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 bay of Loviste (also known as Uvala Luka, of which there are confusingly numerous examples in Croatia) is situated two miles S of the headland of the same name at the tip of the Peljesac Peninsula. In the approach from S a yacht needs to navigate the numerous islets off the island of Korcula before rounding the long headland of Rt Osicac and heading NE for 1.5 miles into the bay. From N the entrance is equidistant from the headlands of Loviste and Osicac. There is a light structure on the N side of the entrance Fl R 3 secs. There can be disturbed seas in the entrance in strong NW/W winds.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

The best spot to anchor is in the cove at the NW corner of the bay, where there is good shelter from the prevailing winds. Anchor in 6.0 - 6.7 metres wherever there is space. The holding is good in sand and mud. During the season, the anchorage is busy with yachts on passage and a charge is usually made. Alternatively, in settled weather it is possible to anchor in similar depths off the hamlet of Loviste at the SE corner of the bay. There is a short pier here and a yacht of moderate draft may be able to go alongside or stern/bows-to the adjoining quay if there is space. Depths on the pier range from 2.5 metre at the root to 5.0 metres at the end. The quays either side have depths of 2.5 metres.

The anchorage at the NW end of Loviste bay
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Offshore Islands and Groups

• Korcula
• Brac

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is not much ashore. The anchorage is the main attraction.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small provisions shops in Loviste.

Eateries

Café/bar in Loviste. Restaurant at the anchorage.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

None.

Transportation

• Buses to local destinations.

Routes/Passages To/From

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

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See entry for Croatia.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 14:47, 9 August 2011 (BST)

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