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The harbour of Rab Town lies on the SW coast of Rab Island in an inlet protected from the S by the long island of O. Dolin and from the N by the headland of Rt. Frkanj.  A historic and attractive town, with numerous ancient churches and mediaeval bell towers, it benefits from a beautiful setting on the more verdant, south-westerly coast of the island and is thuys a popular tourist destination.  It’s large harbour is occupied by a 147-berth marina [[Marina Rab]] operated by the government owned ACI group.  Off the west side of the town is the sheltered anchorage of Uv. Sv. Fumija, one of the loveliest along the Dalmatian Coast.
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[[Image:RabTown.jpg|thumb|350px|right| '''Rab Town from the anchorage''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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==Charts==
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British Admiralty 202
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Croatian charts MK 7 (Krk - Rab)
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Imray M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab) M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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===Charts===
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==Local Weather==
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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.
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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.
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===Routes to/from===
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===Approach===
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The approach is through a mile-wide gap between the long island of O. Dolin to the S and the headland of Rt. Frkanj to the N.  A shoal marked with a light pillar, Plicina Frkanj, lies around 400 metres SE of Rt Frkanj and a second shoal, Plicina Vela Sika, a further 500 metres SE.  The best approach is on a course half way between Rt Frkanj and Plicina Frkanj, giving the latter a good clearance as there is shoal water around it.  The harbour itself is entered round the S end of the peninsula on which the town sits.  An islet 500 metres SE is joined to the mainland by a long breakwater, giving the harbour some protection from S winds.  The harbour is safe in most conditions, although strong S winds cause an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous surge.  For this reason, the marina in the harbour opens only from 15 April to 1 November.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Rab Town is not a port of entry.  The nearest port of entry is [[Mali Losinj]] on the island of [[Losinj]].
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==Berthing options==
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The only berthing option in the harbour is the ACI marina, [[Marina Rab]].  An alternative is the anchorage of Uv. Sv. Fumija just W of the town.
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* [[Marina Rab]]
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The inlet of U Sv. Fumija extends for nearly a mile NW between the headland of Rt Frkanj and the town of Rab.  The inlet offers good shelter in all but strong SE winds.  Anchor wherever the depths are convenient.  Depths in the inlet range from 3.0 metres at the head to 15 metres off the town.  Holding is excellent in sand and mud.
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See [[Marina Rab]].
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See [[Marina Rab]].
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Fuel station on E side of the harbour (although depths are barely 2.5 metres).  Water and electricity on the pontoons.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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====Tourism====
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Rab Town, like most of the Croatian island capitals, is an attractive mediaeval town, with narrow streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers, and is well worth visiting for its churches dating back to the 12th century and 15th century Dominis Palace.  The views from the 13th century bell tower of the cathedral of St Mary the Great next to the ruined 7th century church of St John are superb.  The Komrčar Park at the NW end of the old town is an excellent place for a picnic in the summer, with stone picnic tables under pines bent low by the winter bora.
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Image:RabRooftops.jpg|Rooftops and belltowers of Rab Town
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Image:RabPicnic.jpg|Picnic in Komrčar Park
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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* Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
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* Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
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====Internet/WiFi====
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In the marina.
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====Laundry====
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In the town.
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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Rental outlets in the town.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Bins around the marina.
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====Transportation====
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* Buses to Rijeka on mainland and, in season, Zagreb.
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* Ferries to mainland from Misnjak at SE end of island.
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* Seasonal ferries from Lopar to Baska on Krk Island.
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://www.aci-club.hr/ List of government-owned ACI marinas]
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* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
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* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia Wikipedia - Croatia]
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===Personal Notes===
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==References & Publications==
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* ''Adriatic Pilot (Imray)'' - Trevor & Dinah Thompson  5th edition 2008
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* ''777 Harbours & Anchorages'' - Karl-H. Bestandig 4th  edition 2010-11
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* ''Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical)'' -  Jane Cody and John Nash
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* ''Adriatic Sea Pilots Volume 1 and 2 (Croatian Hydrographic Office)''
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==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
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====''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''====
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* May 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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Rab Town, Croatia

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The harbour of Rab Town lies on the SW coast of Rab Island in an inlet protected from the S by the long island of O. Dolin and from the N by the headland of Rt. Frkanj. A historic and attractive town, with numerous ancient churches and mediaeval bell towers, it benefits from a beautiful setting on the more verdant, south-westerly coast of the island and is thuys a popular tourist destination. It’s large harbour is occupied by a 147-berth marina Marina Rab operated by the government owned ACI group. Off the west side of the town is the sheltered anchorage of Uv. Sv. Fumija, one of the loveliest along the Dalmatian Coast.

Rab Town from the anchorage
Click for larger view

Charts

British Admiralty 202

Croatian charts MK 7 (Krk - Rab)

Imray M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab) M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Local 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.

Approach and Navigation

The approach is through a mile-wide gap between the long island of O. Dolin to the S and the headland of Rt. Frkanj to the N. A shoal marked with a light pillar, Plicina Frkanj, lies around 400 metres SE of Rt Frkanj and a second shoal, Plicina Vela Sika, a further 500 metres SE. The best approach is on a course half way between Rt Frkanj and Plicina Frkanj, giving the latter a good clearance as there is shoal water around it. The harbour itself is entered round the S end of the peninsula on which the town sits. An islet 500 metres SE is joined to the mainland by a long breakwater, giving the harbour some protection from S winds. The harbour is safe in most conditions, although strong S winds cause an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous surge. For this reason, the marina in the harbour opens only from 15 April to 1 November.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Rab Town is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj on the island of Losinj.

Berthing options

The only berthing option in the harbour is the ACI marina, Marina Rab. An alternative is the anchorage of Uv. Sv. Fumija just W of the town.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Anchorages

The inlet of U Sv. Fumija extends for nearly a mile NW between the headland of Rt Frkanj and the town of Rab. The inlet offers good shelter in all but strong SE winds. Anchor wherever the depths are convenient. Depths in the inlet range from 3.0 metres at the head to 15 metres off the town. Holding is excellent in sand and mud.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

See Marina Rab.

Repairs/Yards

See Marina Rab.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on E side of the harbour (although depths are barely 2.5 metres). Water and electricity on the pontoons.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Rab Town, like most of the Croatian island capitals, is an attractive mediaeval town, with narrow streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers, and is well worth visiting for its churches dating back to the 12th century and 15th century Dominis Palace. The views from the 13th century bell tower of the cathedral of St Mary the Great next to the ruined 7th century church of St John are superb. The Komrčar Park at the NW end of the old town is an excellent place for a picnic in the summer, with stone picnic tables under pines bent low by the winter bora.

Rooftops and belltowers of Rab Town

Berthing in Rab Town marina

Picnic in Komrčar Park

Cathedral of St Mary the Great

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

  • Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

In the town.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Rental outlets in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins around the marina.

Transportation

  • Buses to Rijeka on mainland and, in season, Zagreb.
  • Ferries to mainland from Misnjak at SE end of island.
  • Seasonal ferries from Lopar to Baska on Krk Island.

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

References & Publications

  • Adriatic Pilot (Imray) - Trevor & Dinah Thompson 5th edition 2008
  • 777 Harbours & Anchorages - Karl-H. Bestandig 4th edition 2010-11
  • Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical) - Jane Cody and John Nash
  • Adriatic Sea Pilots Volume 1 and 2 (Croatian Hydrographic Office)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

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


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