Rovenska
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Rovenska
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The small port of Rovenska lies on the E coast of the island of Losinj, immediately SE of the harbour of Veli Losinj and 15 miles S of the Osor canal. It is a useful port of call in settled conditions when the harbour of Veli Losinj is full. Like Veli Losinj, the harbour becomes untenable with strong N 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
- 202
- Croatian charts
- MK 8 (Otok Losinj)
- Imray
- M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
There are no dangers in the approach to Rovenska, although note that the end of the long breakwater that encloses the harbour from E should be given a good clearance. Depths in the harbour range from 5.0 metres in the inner harbour to 10 metres in the middle of the harbour. Shelter is good in all conditions except strong N winds, when it becomes untenable. The breakwater gives partial protection in strong E winds, but the harbour still becomes uncomfortable.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj.
Berthing Options
The inner harbour is filled with local boats and it is unlikely a visiting yacht will find a berth there. The best position is on the outside of the short breakwater that protects the inner harbour from N, where there are several buoys laid with mooring lines tailed to the quay. Depths here are around 8.0 metres. Alternatively anchor and take a line ashore to the long E breakwater, where depths are 4.0 - 5.0 metres, or anchor in the middle of the harbour in 10-12 metres. The holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is poor with anything N in the wind.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
See above.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The village is as picturesque as its near neighbour, Veli Losinj, albeit usually quieter. There are several good restaurants around the harbour which specialize in seafood.
Grocery & Supply Stores
See Veli Losinj.
Eateries
- Several good seafood restaurants around the harbour.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the harbour.
Transportation
- Buses to Mali Losinj and Cres.
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
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- June 2015 --Athene of Lymington
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