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Rogač 43°23.76′N, 16°18.13′E43.396;16.302166666667 destination

There is space for around 10-12 yachts on Rogac yacht quay Click for larger view

The small harbour of Rogac 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.

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.

Charts

British Admiralty

2712

Croatian charts

MK16

Imray

M26 (Rogoznica - Split)

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

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.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

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 Options

Rogac inner harbour is occupied by charter and local yachts - Click for larger view

The charter quay can be used when not full of yachts on handover
Click for larger view

The Pasarela restaurant in the S arm of the harbour has three mooring buoys
Click for larger view

Yachts moor stern or bows-to the quays on either the N or S side of the inlet, past the ferry quay to starboard on entry. There is space for around 10-12 yachts stern or bows-to on the N side in depths of 3.0 - 4.0 metres. Mooring is to stout stainless steel mooring rings and there are two bow lines at each berth. The quay on the S side is used by the Sailing Europe Charter company and, although there is room for a further 10-12 yachts here, berths are invariably full on Friday and Saturday nights. Much of this quay is shallow, so wooden staging has been built out to allow mooring here. Again, there are laid lines. Water and electricity are available on both quays and are included in the berthing price. Toilets and showers are available (no charge) behind the café on the quay.

Alternatively, the Restaurant Pasarela in the S arm of the inlet has three orange mooring buoys in depths of 4.0-5.0 metres, which can be picked up by customers. It is necessary here to also take lines ashore as the buoys are close together.

Shelter in the inlet of Rogac is good in all conditions except with strong N or NE winds, when a heavy swell enters and nowhere is really comfortable.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

==Anchorages

Space is tight in Rogac for anchoring and holding is not the best. The nearest suitable anchorage is U. Necujam (See Solta island page).

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

The fuel quay is to starboard on entering - Click for larger view

Fuel berth next to ferry quay. Water and electricity on both N and S quays.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Grohote on Solta - Click for larger view

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.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Two supermarkets and other provisions shops in Grohote (2 kms uphill). Small bakery kiosk on the yacht quay.

Eateries

• 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.

Internet/WiFi

At Restaurant Solta and the Café/bar.

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the harbour.

Transportation

• Regular daily ferries to Split.
• Airport near Trogir.

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

• Rogač at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See 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:

• August 2014 --Athene of Lymington

Contributors to this page
Names: Athene of Lymington