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Revision as of 12:16, 15 August 2018
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Rava Island in Croatia.
Rava
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The small island of Rava lies off the mainland coast of Croatia nine miles SW of the city of Zadar. The island is sandwiched between the larger islands of Dugi Otok to the W and Iz to the E. Although the island has a total area of only around 1.2 square miles, it boasts several small settlements around its coasts as well as the main village of Rava in the centre of the island. In addition to the island’s main harbour of U. Marinica in the centre of the W coast, there are additional anchorages at U. Lokvina and U. Paladinica further N on the same coast and U. Mrtinjica to the S. Shelter is good except in strong S and SW winds and, in the case of U. Paladinica, NW and W winds.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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Berthing
The berthing options on the island consist of the two harbours of U. Marinica and U. Lokvina, the anchorage in the wide bay of U. Paladinica and the restaurant quay in the small inlet of U. Mrtinjica.
Ports
U. Lokvina
U. Marinica
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
U. Paladinica
U. Mrtinjica
Facilities
Water
N/A (Not Available).
Electricity
N/A.
Toilets
?
Showers
?
Laundry
None.
Garbage
?
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Bottled gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
N/A.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
Small provisions shop in the village of Rava and U. Marinica
Transportation
Ferries to Zadar and adjacent islands.
Eating out
Restaurants in U. Marinica and U. Mrtinjica.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
There is little do on the island, but lovers of peace and quiet will find a good haven here.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Rava at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Rava and this page's details validated:
- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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