Lovište
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 Loviste bay from S (anchorage at top) |
The wide bay of Lovište 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
- 100-21
- Imray
- M25
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.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
Berthing
Anchorages
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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
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
See Croatia.
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
- Lovište at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Lovište and 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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