Trogir

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Contents 1 Local Weather 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Approach and Navigation 5 Berthing Options 5.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 6 Offshore Islands and Groups 7 Yacht Repairs and Services 7.1 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 8 Things to do Ashore 8.1 Tourism 8.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 8.3 Eateries 8.4 Internet/WiFi 8.5 Laundry 8.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 8.7 Garbage Disposal 8.8 Transportation 9 Routes/Passages To/From 10 Cruiser's Friends 11 Forum Discussions 12 External Links 13 References & Publications 14 Personal Notes 14.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

The historic town of Trogir lies on a small island situated between the large island of Ciovo to the S and the mainland of Croatia to the N. A World Heritage Site since 1997, Trogir is one of the most picturesque and photographed settlements in the whole country, perhaps only exceeded by Dubrovnik. Its situation close to the international airport of Split makes it a popular spot for short trips back home or crew changes. Visiting yachts have the choice of berthing in the ACI-owned ACI Marina Trogir or the Camper & Nicholson managed C&N Marina Trogir to the E of the road bridge connecting the town to Ciovo, the smaller Yacht Club Seget to the W of the bridge, or anchoring off in the approaches on either side of the bridge. Shelter in the marinas is excellent and good in the anchorage except with strong W winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell.

Local Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.

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

2774

Croatian

100-21

Imray

M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Trogir is joined to the island of Ciovo by a low road bridge, which dictates that yachts must approach the town from W. There are no dangers in the approach, although the coast to the N of the channel is shallow and a yacht should not approach too close. Depths at the entrance to the channel are around 10 metres, shoaling to 4.0 metres near the road bridge. Note that there is usually an adverse current flowing W under the bridge, which can make manoeuvring difficult. Fortunately, the current is slightly weaker inshore where the marina is sited.

Berthing Options

For details of berthing in the marinas, see the respective entries. While there is a long quay on the S side of the island extending from the castle to the bridge, this is often reserved for superyachts (25 metres and over) and sailboat flotillas. Visiting yachts are allowed to berth here for short periods if they have made an advance reservation, but the quay is often fully booked during the high season. The only other alternative is to anchor off in the approaches. Depths here are 6.0 - 8.0 metres and the holding is good in mud.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• ACI Marina Trogir
• C&N Marina Trogir
• Yacht Club Seget

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Ciovo

Yacht Repairs and Services

• See ACI Marina Trogir and C&N Marina Trogir.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the ACI marina. Water and electricity in all three marinas.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Trogir is an absolute gem. There can be few more impressive views from a marina berth than the old town in the afternoon sun, with its church towers and castle battlements glowing in the sunlight. The town contains a large number of surviving buildings from 13th through to 16th centuries and numerous picturesque alleys behind the waterfront. The must-see sights include St Lovro’s cathedral, which contains an exquisite renaissance chapel of St Ivan, with lovely marble carvings of saucy cherubs looking like naughty schoolboys. The entrance features a fine Romanesque portal by master sculptor Radovan, with representations of Adam and Eve, various saints and symbols of the Venetian occupation. Opposite the cathedral is the fine 15th century town hall, with an impressive Gothic courtyard. At the W end of the old town is the mighty Kamerlengo Fortress, constructed at the end of the 15th century to defend the approaches. The view from the battlements is one of the finest in Croatia.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Numerous provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

• Excellent choice of restaurants in the old town.
• Restaurant Alka (in a shaded square in the old town) was excellent in 2004.

Internet/WiFi

In the marinas.

Laundry

In C&N Marina Trogir.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Can be organized via the marina offices.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marinas.

Transportation

• Buses to Split.
• Flights from Split airport (6 kms away) to most destinations.

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

• Trogir 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:

• July 2015 --Athene of Lymington

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