Sobra
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Sobra, Croatia
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The harbour of Sobra lies in a wide bay on the NE coast of the island of Mljet in Croatia, three miles four miles WNW of the harbour of Okuklje. Sobra is the island’s main ferry port, with regular ferries to Dubrovnik and Korcula from the ferry jetty in the NE corner of the bay and a nearby fuel berth. The harbour is not much frequented by yachts, being less attractive than most of the other harbours on the island, but it has a small V-shaped quay off the village in the SW corner of the bay where a yacht can moor bows or stern-to using the anchor or pick up one of the restaurant mooring lines laid there. Shelter on the quay is good in winds from NW round to SE but poor in NE and E winds.
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Charts
- British Admiralty
- 1580
- Croatian charts
- MK24
- MK25
- Imray
- M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
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.
There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Sobra. The lighthouse on the headland on the W side of the bay is a conspicuous landmark. The headland on the E side of the bay shelters the ferry quay on its S side. The quay of the village is located in the SW corner of the bay, 500 metres SSE of a rocky spit extending from the W side of the bay. Depths in the bay are considerable and only fall to suitable depths for mooring at the quay.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Korcula Town or Dubrovnik are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Berthing options
Yachts visiting Polace have just two berthing options:
1. Village quay
The quay at the village at the SW end of the bay has a number of laid moorings owned by the restaurants along the quay. Depths at the moorings are 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Obviously if you use the mooring lines, you must eat in the restaurant that provides them. Alternatively, it is possible if you can find space to use your anchor to go stern or bows-to the quay. Note that depths are variable along the quay and you must pick your spot carefully. You will be dropping anchor in 10.0 -12.0 metres and the holding is only moderate in sand and shingle, so this option not recommended in unsettled weather.
2. NW anchorage
There is a suitable anchorage in the bight in the NW corner of the bay, NE of the large fish farm. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, taking a line ashore if possible. Holding is moderate to good in sand and weed. The surroundings are not very attractive in view of the fish farm. Shelter is good in all but strong E or S winds. The rest of the bay is too deep for anchoring.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
See above.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel jetty in NE corner of bay, next to ferry berth (0800 - 2200). Depths of 4.5 - 5.0 metres alongside. Water at fuel berth. No electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is not a great deal to do ashore except eat.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Small provisions shop near the quay.
Eateries
- Three restaurants in the village, some with their own moorings.
- Konoba Lanterna has been recommended for helpful service.--Athene of Lymington 12:58, 31 December 2012 (GMT)
Internet/WiFi
Wifi in some of the restaurants.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Car and scooter rental outlet in the village.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the quay.
Transport
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
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:
- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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