Prižba
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The small harbour of Prizba Mali lies on the S coast of the island of Korcula in Croatia, seven miles E of the SW tip of the island and just over two miles W of the harbour of Brna. The harbour lies on the W side of a narrow, wooded isthmus that protects it from E winds but is completely open to W and SW winds. The tiny inner harbour is too shallow for yachts, but there is a jetty on the W side of the harbour where a visiting yacht can berth in suitable depths.
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.
There are islets and shoal patches just off the coast both to the E and W of Grscica and careful attention to the chart is needed on the approach. The harbour is situated on the W side of a wooded peninsula protecting it from E winds. Note that there is an isolated shoal patch. Hrid Cerin, 500 metres SW of the end of the peninsula. Depths in the approach are 8.0 10.0 metres and in the harbour range from 1.0 metre at the quay to 4.0 metres on the end of the jetty.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2712
- 1574
- Croatian charts
- MK21
- MK22
- MK23
- Imray
- M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Entrance
Vela Luka is the nearest year-round port of entry.
Berthing Options
The best berth for a visiting yacht is on the end of the jetty at the W end of the harbour. There are several small craft moorings on the inside of the jetty, but the end is usually clear. Depths at the end of the jetty are 4.0 - 5.0 metres. The holding is moderate only in sand and weed with rocky patches, so be sure your anchor is dug in if leaving the boat. Shelter on the jetty is good except with anything W or S in the wind, when there is a swell which would be dangerous in strong winds.
An alternative berthing option if the end of the jetty is occupied is to anchor in 3.0 metres and take a long line to the quay E of the jetty. Depths here are only 1.0 metre or less, so only shallow draft yachts will be able to get close enough to step ashore.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchoring off is not recommended here as the holding is only moderate and poor in places. A better anchorage is at Brna a mile E.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Very little to do here, but at least it’s quiet. There is a pleasant beach on the E side of the peninsula, five minutes walk from the harbour.
Grocery & Supply Stores
A couple of provisions shops near the harbour.
Eateries
One small café/bar only.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the quay.
Transport
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
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
Also see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Prižba and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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