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Revision as of 12:17, 15 August 2018
The small harbour of Rogač is situated roughly half way along the NE-facing coast of the island of Solta in Croatia, facing the mainland town of Split 10 miles NE. The harbour consists of a small, V-shaped inlet on the W side of a larger bay, quayed around its head.
Visiting yachts moor stern or bows-to on the quays on the N and S sides of the harbour, using the laid moorings provided, or on the mooring buoys provided by the Pasarela Restaurant in the S arm of the inlet. The inlet is protected in winds from most directions but is exposed in winds from N and NE. During busy periods, there is often little room for visiting yachts arriving late in the day.
Charts
See Šolta
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Luka Muna, although the headland on the E side of the entrance is shallow for around 50 metres off. Depths in the harbour entrance are 10 - 12 metres and on the quays 4.0 - 5.0 metres.
Entrance
Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar and, if arriving from N, Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing
Shelter in the inlet of Rogač is good in all conditions except with strong N or NE winds, when a heavy swell enters and nowhere is really comfortable.
Rogač harbour
- Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Space is tight in Rogač for anchoring and holding is not the best. The nearest more reliable anchorage is U. Necujam (See Solta island page).
U. Banje
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | on both N and S quays |
Electricity | on both N and S quays |
Toilets | behind the café on the quay |
Showers | behind the café on the quay |
Laundry | None |
Garbage | Bins near the harbour |
Supplies | |
Fuel | INA fuel [[Rogač#INA fuel|INA fuel]] 43°23.779'N, 016°18.008'E Fuel berth next to ferry quay |
Bottled gas | None |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | None |
Internet | At the restaurant Solta and the café/bar. |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | None |
Health |
Provisioning
Two shops and other provisions shops in Grohote (2 kms uphill). Small bakery kiosk on the ferry quay.
Eating out
- Café/bar near the yacht quay.
- Restaurant Pasarela 200 metres round the inlet to the S.
- Restaurant Solta 200 metres uphill from the harbour on the Grohote road.
Transportation
Ferries to Split from Rogač.
Tourism
The village of Grohote two kilometers uphill to the SW is worth the hike. Dating back to the 14th century, it is the oldest village on the island and Roman remains discovered nearby suggest an even older history. The village still retains many of its mediaeval streets and old stone houses.
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
- Rogač at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Rogač and this page's details validated:
- August 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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