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==Sucuraj, Croatia==
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The small harbour of Sucuraj lies at the extreme E tip of the island of [[Hvar]] in [[Croatia]], on the S side of the cape of the same name and just over two miles SW of the mainland ferry terminal and fishing harbour of Drvenik. There is not a lot of space in the harbour for visiting yachts, but it is usually possible to squeeze in as long as one of the several flotillas which use the port are not in residence.  The setting is spectacular, being only a few miles from the 1762 metre high mountain of Biokovo on the mainland.  As the only harbour of any size in the E half of Hvar Island,  Sucuraj is a handy port of call before heading to the mainland harbours of [[Makarska]] or [[Ploce]]. Shelter is good in all but strong E or SE winds.
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[[Image:SucurajAerial.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Harbour of Sucuraj from SE''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
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[[Image:SucurajHarbour.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Yachts fit in where they can in Sucuraj''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
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[[Image:SucurajCatwalk.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''A new wooden catwalk has made the harbour more yacht-friendly''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
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[[Image:SucurajCape.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Cape Sucuraj from SW''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
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| summary= The small harbour of [[Sućuraj]] lies at the extreme E tip of the island of [[Hvar]] in [[Croatia]], on the S side of the cape of the same name and just over two miles SW of the mainland ferry terminal and fishing harbour of '''Drvenik'''. The setting is spectacular, being only a few miles from the 1762 metre high mountain of '''Biokovo''' on the mainland.   
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For years, Sucuraj was just a stopping off point for the car ferries and a sleepy fishing port, but with the installation of wooden catwalks and laid moorings the harbour is now much more yacht-friendly, albeit still not heavily frequented by yachts – just the occasional flotilla. As the only harbour of any size in the E half of Hvar Island,  it is a handy port of call before heading to the mainland harbours of [[Makarska]] or [[Ploče]]. The shelter is good in all but strong E or SE winds, which send in a very uncomfortable swell.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''.
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; Croatian charts
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: M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
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==Local Weather==
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==Weather==
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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.
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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.
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''.
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==Communication==
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==Approach and Navigation==
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There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Zavala, other than the ferries to Drvenik, which use the harbour daily, and rocky shallows inshore towards the E side of the entrance.  Depths in the harbour range from 7.0 metres at the entrance to 2.0 - 4.0 metres on the quays.
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Hvar Town is the nearest summer port of entry.  At other times of year, [[Split]] or [[Korcula]] are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
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There are no dangers in the immediate approach to [[Sućuraj]], other than the ferries to and from '''Drvenik''', which use the harbour several times a day, and some rocky shallows inshore towards the E side of the entrance. Depths in the harbour range from 7.0 metres at the entrance to 3.0 - 4.0 metres on the quays. Shelter in the harbour is good in all but strong E or SE winds.
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==Berthing options==
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==Entrance==
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There are several mooring options in Sucuraj harbour, all in the outer harbour (the inner harbour is shallow).  Options are as follows:
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[[Hvar (town)]] is the nearest summer port of entry.  At other times of the year, [[Split]] and [[Korčula]] are the nearest year-round ports of entry. 
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==Berthing==
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| text= Following the installation of a wooden L-shaped catwalk immediately W of the ferry quay, yachts are now berthed stern or bows-to on the S section of the catwalk (where there are eight laid moorings) or alongside on the W section (where there is space for two yachts alongside). The catwalk is equipped with stout stainless steel mooring rings and black fenders along its entire length. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres, the deeper water being nearer the ferry quay.  Note that the lines to the mooring blocks are very long and therefore descend at a shallow angle; this needs to be borne in mind when departing.
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'''1. Outer harbour catwalk''' <br />
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It is no longer advisable to moor along the breakwater as this is heavily used by regular tripper boats. In any case, you will be directed where to berth by one of the two female harbour mistresses.
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A catwalk has been installed along the S side of the outer harbour, between the car ferry pier and the outer end of the breakwater.  Depths here are 2.0 - 3.0 metres, but because of ballasting yachts are better to go bows-to.  Smaller yachts may be able to go alongside if the harbour is not busy.  Water and electricity are available on the quay.
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It is possible for one or two yachts to go alongside the end of the breakwater, immediately S of the light structure on the end.  Depths here are 3.0 - 4.0 metres.  This position is slightly more exposed to ferry swell.  No facilities.
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Otherwise, a visiting yacht must squeeze in alongside or bows/stern-to using the anchor on the remaining quays wherever there is space.  Tripper boats use most of the quay on the N side of the harbour but there is often space elsewhere to squeeze in.  Depths along the quays range from 2.0 to 4.0 metres.
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No fuel.  Water and electricity on the catwalk and some quays.
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|Water| {{mark | type= water |name= [[#Sućuraj Harbour|Sućuraj Harbour]] ||text= stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays}}
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[[Image:SucurajTown.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Sucuraj town is steeped in history''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]  
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Sucuraj is an ancient town, with traces of civilization dating back to Illyrian times.  The town retains a largely mediaeval street plan, its narrow lanes crowded with old stone houses.  The Baroque church of St Anthony of Padua in the town is worth a visit, as is the nearby Monastery of St Augustin (now occupied by a Franciscan order), begun in the 13th century.  Finally, the walk down to the lighthouse on Cape Sucuraj is rewarded with superb views over to the peak of Mount Biokovo.
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|Garbage| Bins by the harbour
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Supermarket and provisions shops.
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Restaurants and café/bars ashore.  
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|Internet| WiFi from café ''Noc i Dan''
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{{mark| type=provisions| name=In the Town | text=Small ''Konzum'' supermarket and provisions shop.}}
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* Ferries to '''Drvenik''' on the mainland.
* Buses to local destinations.
* Buses to local destinations.
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[[Sućuraj]] is an ancient town, with traces of civilization dating back to Illyrian times. The town retains a largely mediaeval street plan, its narrow lanes crowded with old stone houses. The Baroque church of St Anthony of Padua in the town is worth a visit, as is the nearby Monastery of ''St Augustin'' (now occupied by a Franciscan order), begun in the 13th century.
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Finally, the walk down to the lighthouse on Cape Sucuraj is rewarded with superb views over to the peak of Mount Biokovo.
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Sućuraj
43°07.502'N, 017°11.396'E Chart icon.png
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Harbour of Sucuraj from SE

The small harbour of Sućuraj lies at the extreme E tip of the island of Hvar in Croatia, on the S side of the cape of the same name and just over two miles SW of the mainland ferry terminal and fishing harbour of Drvenik. The setting is spectacular, being only a few miles from the 1762 metre high mountain of Biokovo on the mainland.

For years, Sucuraj was just a stopping off point for the car ferries and a sleepy fishing port, but with the installation of wooden catwalks and laid moorings the harbour is now much more yacht-friendly, albeit still not heavily frequented by yachts – just the occasional flotilla. As the only harbour of any size in the E half of Hvar Island, it is a handy port of call before heading to the mainland harbours of Makarska or Ploče. The shelter is good in all but strong E or SE winds, which send in a very uncomfortable swell.

Charts

See Central Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Sućuraj, other than the ferries to and from Drvenik, which use the harbour several times a day, and some rocky shallows inshore towards the E side of the entrance. Depths in the harbour range from 7.0 metres at the entrance to 3.0 - 4.0 metres on the quays. Shelter in the harbour is good in all but strong E or SE winds.

Entrance

Hvar (town) is the nearest summer port of entry. At other times of the year, Split and Korčula are the nearest year-round ports of entry.

Berthing

The S catwalk has eight laid moorings, right next to the ferry berth

Sućuraj Harbour

Sućuraj Harbour/wiki/Su%C4%87uraj#Su.C4.87uraj_Harbour
Harbour icon Sućuraj Harbour [[Sućuraj#Sućuraj Harbour|Sućuraj Harbour]] 43°07.525'N, 017°11.258'E

Following the installation of a wooden L-shaped catwalk immediately W of the ferry quay, yachts are now berthed stern or bows-to on the S section of the catwalk (where there are eight laid moorings) or alongside on the W section (where there is space for two yachts alongside). The catwalk is equipped with stout stainless steel mooring rings and black fenders along its entire length. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres, the deeper water being nearer the ferry quay. Note that the lines to the mooring blocks are very long and therefore descend at a shallow angle; this needs to be borne in mind when departing.

It is no longer advisable to moor along the breakwater as this is heavily used by regular tripper boats. In any case, you will be directed where to berth by one of the two female harbour mistresses.

Yachts lie alongside on the E catwalk

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Sućuraj Harbour/wiki/Su%C4%87uraj#.5B.5B.23Su.C4.87uraj_Harbour.7CSu.C4.87uraj_Harbour.5D.5DWater icon Sućuraj Harbour [[Sućuraj#Sućuraj Harbour|Sućuraj Harbour]] stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays
Electricity Sućuraj Harbour/wiki/Su%C4%87uraj#.5B.5B.23Su.C4.87uraj_Harbour.7CSu.C4.87uraj_Harbour.5D.5DElectricity icon Sućuraj Harbour [[Sućuraj#Sućuraj Harbour|Sućuraj Harbour]] stanchions on the catwalk and others on the quays
Toilets N/A (Not Available)
Showers N/A
Laundry N/A
Garbage Bins by the harbour
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet WiFi from café Noc i Dan
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals N/A
Health

Provisioning

In the Town/wiki/Su%C4%87uraj#In_the_TownProvisions icon In the Town [[Sućuraj#In the Town|In the Town]] Small Konzum supermarket and provisions shop.

Eating out

  • In the Town
 /wiki/Su%C4%87uraj#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Sućuraj# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Transportation

  • Ferries to Drvenik on the mainland.
  • Buses to local destinations.

Tourism

Sucuraj inner harbour is for small craft only
Sucuraj lighthouse is also a cosy holiday let

Sućuraj is an ancient town, with traces of civilization dating back to Illyrian times. The town retains a largely mediaeval street plan, its narrow lanes crowded with old stone houses. The Baroque church of St Anthony of Padua in the town is worth a visit, as is the nearby Monastery of St Augustin (now occupied by a Franciscan order), begun in the 13th century.

Finally, the walk down to the lighthouse on Cape Sucuraj is rewarded with superb views over to the peak of Mount Biokovo.

Links

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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