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 The conspicuous church at the N end of Savar - Click for larger view |
The picturesque, small harbour of Savar is situated on the SE coast of the island of Dugi Otok off the mainland coast of Croatia, two miles W of the N tip of the neighbouring island of Iz. The hamlet and its short jetty lie at the S end of a U-shaped inlet open N and protected from E by a short spit of land with a conspicuous church on the end. The harbour, though charming, makes little concession to yachts, which must tie up on the outside of the miniature harbour, the inside being taken up with small craft moorings. Shelter here is good in all conditions but strong northerly winds.
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
- 515
- 2711
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Savar from N. Approaching from S, beware of the rocky islet lying just over a mile SE of the conspicuous church and around 500 metres off the coast of Dugi Otok.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Bozava is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.
Berthing Options
Visiting yachts berth alongside on the outside of the L-shaped jetty that encloses the shallow harbour just S of the church. Depths alongside are 5.0 - 6.0 metres. There are no facilities here. Shelter is good in winds from all directions except NW round to NE.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None. The bay off the town is too deep to anchor.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
See Sali.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Nearest fuel in U. Triluke. No water or electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Savar is attractively situated at the head of a sheltered bay protected from E by a breakwater connecting the former islet of Pelegrin to the shore. There is a very old church on the islet that is thought to date from the 7th or 8th century
Grocery & Supply Stores
Small provisions shop in the village up the hill from the harabour.
Eateries
Restaurant in the village.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
See Sali.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour.
Transportation
Local buses only.
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.
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 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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