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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Brac Island in Croatia.
 
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} ''Click links for more information''
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| summary= Brač is an island which lies 10 miles SE of the city of [[Split]] on the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], immediately E of the smaller island of [[Šolta]], from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of [[Hvar]]. The third largest of the Croatian islands after [[Cres]] and [[Krk]], with an area of just under 400 square km, Brac is also a very popular resort island. 
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{{Image right| BracZlatniRat.jpg| The world-renowned beach of Zlatni Rat on Brac}}
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Brač Island lies 10 miles SE of the city of [[Split]] on the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], immediately E of the smaller island of [[Solta]], from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of [[Hvar]].  The third largest of the Croatian islands after [[Cres]] and [[Krk]], with an area of just under 400 square kms, Brac is also a very popular resort island.  The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands.  Historically, the island’s main claim to fame is the quality of its white stone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in [[Split]] and the White House in Washington DC.  Brac is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline.
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The stunning beach of '''Zlatni Rat''' near [[Bol]] is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. '''Vidova Gora''', the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands.  
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==Charts==
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Historically, Brač was famous for goats; even Pliny comments that from the island of ''Brattia'' (the Latin name for the island) comes excellent cheese, wine and olive oil. The island’s main claim to fame though is the quality of its pure white limestone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in [[Split]] and the White House in Washington DC.
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Brač is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline.
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; Croatian charts
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: M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
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==Radio Nets==
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{{thumb|Bol (33626391504).jpg|The world-renowned beach of Zlatni Rat}}
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Charts==
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''See [[Central Dalmatia#Charts|Central Dalmatia]]''.
==Weather==
==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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==Passages==
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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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==Islands==
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* [[Šolta]]
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* [[Hvar]]
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==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
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==Communication==
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[[Split]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry.  During the summer, [[Hvar]], [[Vis]] and, if arriving from N, [[Primosten]] on the mainland are also ports of entry.
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==Berthing Options==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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There are 14 principal berthing options on the island, the harbours of [[Supetar]], [[Sutivan]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Sumartin]], [[Povlja]], [[Pucisca]], [[Postira]] and [[Splitska]] and anchorages at [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]], [[#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]], [[#U. Studena|U. Studena]] and [[#U. Lucice|U. Lucice]] amongst others.  The harbour of [[Milna]] also contains two small marinas.  ''Click on link at top right of page for '''Interactive map of harbours and anchorages''' or for full details see below''.
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===Ports===
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==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
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[[Split]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, [[Hvar]], [[Vis]] and, if arriving from N, [[Primošten]] on the mainland have also ports of entry.
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==Berthing==
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The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of [[Supetar]], [[Sutivan]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Sumartin]], [[Povlja]], [[Pucisca]], [[Postira]] and [[Splitska]] and anchorages at [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]], [[#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]], [[#U. Studena|U. Studena]] and [[#U. Lucice|U. Lucice]] amongst others.  
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===Ports===
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Here is the harbours listed clockwise from Milna:
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* {{dest| Supetar |h|a}}
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* [[Marina Milna]]  
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The harbour of [[Milna]] also contains two small marinas:
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* [[Marina Vlaska]]
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* [[Marina Milna]]
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* [[Marina Vlaška]]
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===Anchorages===
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==Anchorages==
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from [[Supetar]]):
The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from [[Supetar]]):
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====U. Stipanska====
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| type= anchorage | name= U. Stipanska
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The narrow inlet of U. Stipanka lies around 1.5 miles NNW of the harbour of Bobovisca and offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor towards the head of the inlet in 3.0 - 4.0 metres with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.
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| text= The narrow inlet of U. Stipanka lies around 1.5 miles NNW of the harbour of [[Bobovišća]] and offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor towards the head of the inlet in 3.0 - 4.0 metres with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore. }}
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====U. Lucice====
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U. Lucice is a multi-branched inlet a mile due S of the harbour of [[Milna]] (although a trip of some five miles round the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there is a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts. Alternatively anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E.  Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed.  The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds. 
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Some bouys installed there.
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====U. Studena====
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| type= buoy | name= U. Lučice
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The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of [[Sumartin]]. It offers good shelter in all but S winds.  Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.
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| text= Numerous buoys installed. '''U. Lučice''' is a multi-branched inlet a mile due to S of the harbour of [[Milna]] (although a trip of some five miles around the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there are a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts.  
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Alternatively, anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds. }}
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====U. Rasotica====
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U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head.  Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed.  No facilities ashore.
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There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove.
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====U. Luka====
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U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of [[Povlja]]. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head.  Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred.  The holding is good in sand.  There is a restaurant on the S side of the westernmost cove with its own quay and laid moorings in 4.0 metres.  Obviously if you moor here you are expected to eat in the restaurant.
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| imagetext= The former monastery of Pustinja Blaca
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A day stop to visit the ''[http://moj-otok.com/wp/bracinfo/pustinja-blaca/ Pustinja Blaca]'', a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum.
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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{{Poi | lat= 43.2721| lon= 16.84228| zoom= 17
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Limited repairs at ACI-operated [[Marina Milna]].
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| text= The anchorage of '''U. Studena''' is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of [[Sumartin]]. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.}}
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| text= '''U. Rasotica''' lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove.  Holding is moderate in sand and weed.  No facilities ashore.}}
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Fuel berths in [[Milna]], [[Bol]] and [[Sumartin]]. Water and electricity at [[Bobovisca]], [[Milna]], [[Bol]], [[Pucisca]] and [[Splitska]].  ''For details see port entries''.
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| text= '''U. Luka''' is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of [[Povlja]]. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand.   
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==Things to do Ashore==
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On the S side of the westernmost cove, there is a restaurant ''[http://www.pipo1.com/en/anchorage_mooring.html Pipo]'' with its own little pier and laid moorings in 4.0 metres.  The mooring fees there can be charged separately from the restaurant.
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{{Image right| BracWhiteHouse.jpg| The US president is protected by Brac stone }}
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''See individual [[#Ports|port]] entries''.
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====Transportation====
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==Amenities==
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|header|Facilities
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|Water| {{mark | type= water |name= In [[Marina Milna]], [[Marina Vlaška]], the [[Milna#Town quay|Milna, town quay]], [[Bobovisca#Village quay|Bobovisca, village quay]] [[Supetar]], [[Splitska#U. Splitska|Splitska]], [[Pučišća#W basin| Pučišća, W basin]], [[Povlja|Povlja, E quay]], [[Sumartin#NW quay|Sumartin, NW quay]], and [[Bol#Town quay| Bol , NW quay]] |text= }}
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|Electricity| {{mark | type= electricity |name= In [[Marina Milna]], [[Marina Vlaška]], the [[Milna#Town quay|Milna, town quay]], [[Bobovisca#Village quay|Bobovisca, village quay]] [[Supetar]], [[Splitska#U. Splitska|Splitska]], [[Pučišća#W basin| Pučišća, W basin]], [[Povlja|Povlja, E quay]], [[Sumartin#NW quay|Sumartin, NW quay]], and [[Bol#Town quay| Bol , NW quay]] |text= }}
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|Toilets|In [[Marina Milna]] and [[Marina Vlaška]]
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|Showers| In [[Marina Milna]] and [[Marina Vlaška]]
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|Laundry| In [[Marina Vlaška]]
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|Garbage|
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* Bins in [[Marina Milna]], [[Marina Vlaška]], and  the [[Milna#Town quay|Milna Town quay]], [[Splitska#U. Splitska|Splitska]]
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* Bin in the [[Bobovisca]] car park at the head of the inlet
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* Bins in [[Sutivan]], [[Supetar]], [[Postira]], [[Pučišća]], [[Povlja]], [[Sumartin]], and [[Bol]] near the waterfront
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|Fuel|{{mark | type = fuel| lat=43.32703|lon=16.44284| name= INA | text =In [[Milna]], fuel berth on S side of entrance to Milna inlet. Depths of 3.0 metres alongside}}
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{{mark | type = fuel| lat=43.28695|lon=16.86248|zoom=19| name= INA | text =In [[Sumartin]], fuel berth on jetty on W side of W inlet (0700 - 1900). Depths of 3.0 metres alongside}}
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{{mark | type = fuel| lat=43.26042|lon=16.65515|zoom=18| name= INA | text =In [[Bol]], fuel berth on jetty to W of harbour (depths of 3.5 metres alongside)}}
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|Bottled gas| None
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|Chandlers| None
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|Repairs| {{mark | type= service |name= [[Marina Milna]]|text= Some engine, electronic and hull repairs can be undertaken in the marina}}
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|Internet|  WiFi in [[Marina Milna]], [[Marina Vlaška]], and internet cafes in [[Milna]], [[Bobovisca]], [[Pučišća]], [[Povlja|''Café Jadran'', Povlja]], and [[Sumartin|''Café Jadran'', Sumarti]], and [[Bol]]
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|Mobile connectivity| {{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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|Vehicle rentals|
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{{mark | type= car |name= [[Marina Milna]] |text= Scooter rentals}}
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{{mark | type= car |name= [[Bobovisca]] |text= car ental outletls}}
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==Provisioning==
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= In [[Milna|Milna village]] |text= supermarkets, and other provisions. Fruit and vegetable market.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Marina Milna]] |text= Minimarket.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= In [[Bobovisca|Bobovisc village]] |text= Small provisions shop.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= In the Town of [[Sutivan]],  [[Supetar]], and [[Splitska]]  |text= Supermarket and several provisions shops in the town.  Fruit and vegetable market.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name=[[Postira]] |text= Supermarket, butcher and fruit and vegetable market.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Pučišća]] |text=Supermarkets, provisions shops, and butchers; also a fruit and vegetable market.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Povlja]] |text=two supermarkets and butcher.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Sumartin]]|text=small provisions shop and butcher.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= [[Bol]] |text=supermarket and other provisions shops. Fruit and vegetable market.}}
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==Eating out==
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* [[Milna|Milna village]]
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: {{mark | type= eatingout|name= ''Moli Onte''| type= eatingout |text=was recommended by someone. The best is to have the catch of the day.}}
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: {{mark | type= eatingout|name= &nbsp; | text=Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.}}
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* [[Marina Milna]]
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: {{mark | type= eatingout|name= &nbsp; | type= eatingout| text=Restaurant.}}
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* [[Bobovisca|Bobovisc village]]
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: {{mark | type= eatingout|name= &nbsp; | text=Two restaurants and a cafe ashore.}}
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* [[Sutivan]], [[Supetar]], [[Splitska]], [[Postira]], [[Pučišća]], [[Povlja]], [[Sumartin]], and [[Bol]]
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: {{mark | type= eatingout|name= &nbsp; | text=Restaurants and café/bars ashore.}}
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==Transportation==
* Ferries to [[Split]] from [[Supetar]] and from [[Sumartin]] to [[Makarska]].
* Ferries to [[Split]] from [[Supetar]] and from [[Sumartin]] to [[Makarska]].
* Seasonal ferries to Split from [[Bol]] and [[Milna]].
* Seasonal ferries to Split from [[Bol]] and [[Milna]].
* Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
* Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Transportation==
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* Ferries to [[Split]] from [[Supetar]] and from [[Sumartin]] to [[Makarska]].
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* Seasonal ferries to Split from [[Bol]] and [[Milna]].
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* Internal flights to Zagreb from Brac airport (April - October).
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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==Tourism==
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''See individual [[#Ports|port]] entries''.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Links==
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* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/croatia.html Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum]
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==References==
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Brač
43°19.560'N, 016°37.680'E Chart icon.png
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View from the island of Brac

Brač is an island which lies 10 miles SE of the city of Split on the mainland coast of Croatia, immediately E of the smaller island of Šolta, from which it is separated by a channel barely half a mile wide, and directly N of the island of Hvar. The third largest of the Croatian islands after Cres and Krk, with an area of just under 400 square km, Brac is also a very popular resort island.

The stunning beach of Zlatni Rat near Bol is famous worldwide as one of the highlights of Croatia’s tourist promotion and Brac’s population of 14,400 increases by a factor of three to four during the busy summer period. Vidova Gora, the highest point on the island, at 778 metres, is also the highest peak in all the Croatian islands.

Historically, Brač was famous for goats; even Pliny comments that from the island of Brattia (the Latin name for the island) comes excellent cheese, wine and olive oil. The island’s main claim to fame though is the quality of its pure white limestone, which has been quarried since Roman times and found its way into buildings as varied as Diocletian’s palace in Split and the White House in Washington DC.

Brač is well supplied with mooring facilities for the cruising yachtsman, with ten harbours, two marinas and numerous anchorages around its deeply indented coastline.

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The world-renowned beach of Zlatni Rat

Charts

See Central Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

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Entrance

Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primošten on the mainland have also ports of entry.

Berthing

The principal berthing options on the island are the harbours of Supetar, Sutivan, Bobovisca, Milna, Bol, Sumartin, Povlja, Pucisca, Postira and Splitska and anchorages at U. Luka, U. Rasotica, U. Studena and U. Lucice amongst others.

Ports

Here is the harbours listed clockwise from Milna:

  • Milna Milna /wiki/Milna | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Bobovišća Bobovišća/wiki/Bobovi%C5%A1%C4%87a | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Sutivan Sutivan /wiki/Sutivan | Harbour icon – harbour |
  • Supetar Supetar /wiki/Supetar | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Splitska Splitska /wiki/Splitska | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Postira Postira/wiki/Postira | Harbour icon – harbour |
  • Pučišća Pučišća/wiki/Pu%C4%8Di%C5%A1%C4%87a | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Povlja Povlja /wiki/Povlja | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Sumartin Sumartin /wiki/Sumartin | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
  • Bol Bol /wiki/Bol | Harbour icon – harbour || Anchorage icon – anchorage |
Key to symbols: || Harbour icon – harbour || Marina icon – marina || Anchorage icon – anchorage || Needs data icon – needs data ||

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The harbour of Milna also contains two small marinas:

Anchorages

The main anchorages on Brac island are as follows (anti-clockwise from Supetar):

U. Stipanska

U. Stipanska/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Stipanska
Anchorage icon U. Stipanska [[Brač#U. Stipanska|U. Stipanska]] 43°22.516'N, 016°26.521'E
The narrow inlet of U. Stipanka lies around 1.5 miles NNW of the harbour of Bobovišća and offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor towards the head of the inlet in 3.0 - 4.0 metres with a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. The holding is good in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.

U. Obisimova

U. Obisimova/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Obisimova
Buoy icon U. Obisimova [[Brač#U. Obisimova|U. Obisimova]] 43°18.687'N, 016°26.075'E
Some bouys installed there.

U. Lučice

U. Lučice/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Lu.C4.8Dice
Buoy icon U. Lučice [[Brač#U. Lučice|U. Lučice]] 43°18.593'N, 016°26.788'E

Numerous buoys installed. U. Lučice is a multi-branched inlet a mile due to S of the harbour of Milna (although a trip of some five miles around the headland separating it). The best shelter is in the westernmost branch of the inlet, where there are a restaurant and several mooring buoys for visiting yachts.

Alternatively, anchor with a line ashore in this or the next branch to the E. Depths are 10-12 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable with fresh to strong S winds.

U. Smirka

U. Smirka/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Smirka
Anchorage icon U. Smirka [[Brač#U. Smirka|U. Smirka]] 43°17.425'N, 016°29.655'E
There is an abandoned military boat shelter at W shore of the cove.
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The former monastery of Pustinja Blaca

U. Blaca

U. Blaca/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Blaca
Anchorage icon U. Blaca [[Brač#U. Blaca|U. Blaca]] 43°16.612'N, 016°30.952'E
A day stop to visit the Pustinja Blaca, a former monastery uphill, now run as a museum.

U. Velika Studena

U. Velika Studena/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Velika_Studena
Anchorage icon U. Velika Studena [[Brač#U. Velika Studena|U. Velika Studena]] 43°16.326'N, 016°50.537'E
The anchorage of U. Studena is situated at the SE end of the island, a mile or so SW of the port of Sumartin. It offers good shelter in all but S winds. Anchor at the head of the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, preferably with a line ashore. Holding is good in sand and weed.

U. Rasotica

U. Rasotica/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Rasotica
Anchorage icon U. Rasotica [[Brač#U. Rasotica|U. Rasotica]] 43°18.436'N, 016°53.238'E
U. Rasotica lies at the extreme E tip of the island and consists of a narrow cleft that offers good shelter from all directions in the tiny cove at its head. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore to one of the stone bollards around the cove. Holding is moderate in sand and weed. No facilities ashore.

U. Luka

U. Luka/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#U._Luka
Anchorage icon U. Luka [[Brač#U. Luka|U. Luka]] 43°20.482'N, 016°48.042'E

U. Luka is the westernmost part of a multi-branched inlet at the NE end of the island, in the easternmost part of which is the harbour of Povlja. U. Luka reaches inland for almost a mile and is perfectly sheltered at its head. Anchor in one of the three coves at the head in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take a line ashore if preferred. The holding is good in sand.

On the S side of the westernmost cove, there is a restaurant Pipo with its own little pier and laid moorings in 4.0 metres. The mooring fees there can be charged separately from the restaurant.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#In_.5B.5BMarina_Milna.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BMarina_Vla.C5.A1ka.5D.5D.2C_the_.5B.5BMilna.23Town_quay.7CMilna.2C_town_quay.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BBobovisca.23Village_quay.7CBobovisca.2C_village_quay.5D.5D_.5B.5BSupetar.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BSplitska.23U._Splitska.7CSplitska.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BPu.C4.8Di.C5.A1.C4.87a.23W_basin.7C_Pu.C4.8Di.C5.A1.C4.87a.2C_W_basin.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BPovlja.7CPovlja.2C_E_quay.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BSumartin.23NW_quay.7CSumartin.2C_NW_quay.5D.5D.2C_and_.5B.5BBol.23Town_quay.7C_Bol_.2C_NW_quay.5D.5DWater icon In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay [[Brač#In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay|In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay]]
Electricity In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#In_.5B.5BMarina_Milna.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BMarina_Vla.C5.A1ka.5D.5D.2C_the_.5B.5BMilna.23Town_quay.7CMilna.2C_town_quay.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BBobovisca.23Village_quay.7CBobovisca.2C_village_quay.5D.5D_.5B.5BSupetar.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BSplitska.23U._Splitska.7CSplitska.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BPu.C4.8Di.C5.A1.C4.87a.23W_basin.7C_Pu.C4.8Di.C5.A1.C4.87a.2C_W_basin.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BPovlja.7CPovlja.2C_E_quay.5D.5D.2C_.5B.5BSumartin.23NW_quay.7CSumartin.2C_NW_quay.5D.5D.2C_and_.5B.5BBol.23Town_quay.7C_Bol_.2C_NW_quay.5D.5DElectricity icon In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay [[Brač#In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay|In Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, the Milna, town quay, Bobovisca, village quay Supetar, Splitska, Pučišća, W basin, Povlja, E quay, Sumartin, NW quay, and Bol , NW quay]]
Toilets In Marina Milna and Marina Vlaška
Showers In Marina Milna and Marina Vlaška
Laundry In Marina Vlaška
Garbage
Supplies
Fuel INA/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#INAFuel icon INA [[Brač#INA|INA]] 43°19.622'N, 016°26.570'E In Milna, fuel berth on S side of entrance to Milna inlet. Depths of 3.0 metres alongside

INA/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#INAFuel icon INA [[Brač#INA|INA]] 43°17.217'N, 016°51.749'E In Sumartin, fuel berth on jetty on W side of W inlet (0700 - 1900). Depths of 3.0 metres alongside

INA/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#INAFuel icon INA [[Brač#INA|INA]] 43°15.625'N, 016°39.309'E In Bol, fuel berth on jetty to W of harbour (depths of 3.5 metres alongside)

Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs Marina Milna/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BMarina_Milna.5D.5DService icon Marina Milna [[Brač#Marina Milna|Marina Milna]] Some engine, electronic and hull repairs can be undertaken in the marina
Internet WiFi in Marina Milna, Marina Vlaška, and internet cafes in Milna, Bobovisca, Pučišća, Café Jadran, Povlja, and Café Jadran, Sumarti, and Bol
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 Marina Milna/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BMarina_Milna.5D.5DCar icon Marina Milna [[Brač#Marina Milna|Marina Milna]] Scooter rentals

Bobovisca/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BBobovisca.5D.5DCar icon Bobovisca [[Brač#Bobovisca|Bobovisca]] car ental outletls

Health

Provisioning

In Milna village/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#In_.5B.5BMilna.7CMilna_village.5D.5DProvisions icon In Milna village [[Brač#In Milna village|In Milna village]] supermarkets, and other provisions. Fruit and vegetable market.

Marina Milna/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BMarina_Milna.5D.5DProvisions icon Marina Milna [[Brač#Marina Milna|Marina Milna]] Minimarket.

In Bobovisc village/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#In_.5B.5BBobovisca.7CBobovisc_village.5D.5DProvisions icon In Bobovisc village [[Brač#In Bobovisc village|In Bobovisc village]] Small provisions shop.

In the Town of Sutivan, Supetar, and Splitska/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#In_the_Town_of_.5B.5BSutivan.5D.5D.2C__.5B.5BSupetar.5D.5D.2C_and_.5B.5BSplitska.5D.5DProvisions icon In the Town of Sutivan, Supetar, and Splitska [[Brač#In the Town of Sutivan, Supetar, and Splitska|In the Town of Sutivan, Supetar, and Splitska]] Supermarket and several provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.

Postira/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BPostira.5D.5DProvisions icon Postira [[Brač#Postira|Postira]] Supermarket, butcher and fruit and vegetable market.

Pučišća/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BPu.C4.8Di.C5.A1.C4.87a.5D.5DProvisions icon Pučišća [[Brač#Pučišća|Pučišća]] Supermarkets, provisions shops, and butchers; also a fruit and vegetable market.

Povlja/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BPovlja.5D.5DProvisions icon Povlja [[Brač#Povlja|Povlja]] two supermarkets and butcher.

Sumartin/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BSumartin.5D.5DProvisions icon Sumartin [[Brač#Sumartin|Sumartin]] small provisions shop and butcher.

Bol/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.5B.5BBol.5D.5DProvisions icon Bol [[Brač#Bol|Bol]] supermarket and other provisions shops. Fruit and vegetable market.

Eating out

Moli Onte/wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.27.27Moli_Onte.27.27Eatingout icon Moli Onte [[Brač#Moli Onte|Moli Onte]] was recommended by someone. The best is to have the catch of the day.
 /wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Brač# | ]] Several restaurants and café/bars ashore.
 /wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Brač# | ]] Restaurant.
 /wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Brač# | ]] Two restaurants and a cafe ashore.
 /wiki/Bra%C4%8D#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Brač# | ]] Restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Transportation

Transportation

Tourism

See individual port entries.

Links

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

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