Rabac
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Rabac, Croatia
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The natural inlet of Rabac lies on the E coast of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, 11 miles NNE of the deep fjord of Zaljev Rasa and seven miles W of the island of Cres. At the head of the mile-deep inlet is the small town of Rabac and five kilometers inland to the NW is the popular tourist town of Labin. The inlet offers a reasonably sheltered anchorage in moderate northerlies, but is completely open to any winds from the south.
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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.
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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2719
- 1426
- Croatian charts
- 100-16
- 50-3
- Italian charts
- 924
- 6001
- Imray Nautical Chart
- M24
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
The bay of Rabac is entered at 45°04.26′N, 14°009.48′E. There are no dangers in the immediate approach, although a heavy swell may be encountered in strong S winds which can make the anchorage untenable. Shelter is reasonably good from all other directions, although a strong bora causes gusting down the inlet, especially on the W side. The best anchorage is at the head of the inlet, either off the town of Rabac or off the beach half a mile W of the town.
Berthing options
The best anchorage is off the town of Rabac, outside the small craft moorings, where depths are around 8.0 - 12.0 metres and holding is good in mud. Alternatively, with anything W in the wind, better shelter can be found in the large, shallow bay half a mile to the W. Depths here just outside the swimming area off the beach are 5.0 - 8.0 metres and holding is good in sand and mud. At quiet times, it may also be possible to go alongside or stern-to the quay at Rabac, avoiding the ferry berth. Depths here are 2.0 - 5.0 metres.
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
See Berthing options.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel dock anywhere in the inlet. Best to fill up before you arrive. No water or electricity.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Rabac is an attractive resort, surrounded by pine forest, and there are several good walks in the area. The settlement of Labin five kilometers inland has a picturesque mediaeval old town on top of a hill with superb views over to the island of Cres. Labin, formerly an important mining area, also boasts an interesting town museum with a reconstruction of a coal mine as well as a number of archaeological exhibits.
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Grocery & Supply Stores
- Several provisions shops in the town of Rabac.
Eateries
- Numerous restaurants and bars in Rabac and along the beach.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
None.
Transportation
- Buses to Labin.
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
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See entry for Croatia.
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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 17:14, 28 February 2011 (GMT)
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