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== Drace, Croatia ==
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image:DraceAerial.jpg|330px| ]]<br>'''The small harbour of Drace from WSW''' - ''click for larger view''
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The small harbour of Drace lies on the W side of the Neretvanski Kanal, the channel between the mainland and the Peljesac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], around 14 miles NW of the historic settlement of [[Mali Ston]] at the had of the channel. Drace is a popular holiday spot with a large campsite and the five mile-long bay in which is sits is dotted with numerous small islets.  While most of the harbour is shallow, a yacht can tie up alongside the outer arm of the breakwater, where there are depths of around 4.0 metres.  Shelter is good in all conditions except strong SE winds, which send in a significant surge.
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==Charts==
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British Admiralty 1574
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Croatian chart 100-21
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| summary=The small harbour of [[Drače]] lies on the W side of the '''Neretvanski Kanal''', the channel between the mainland and the [[Pelješac|Pelješac Peninsula]] on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], around 14 miles NW of the historic settlement of [[Mali Ston]] at the head of the channel. Drače is a popular holiday spot with a large campsite and the five-mile-long bay in which it sits is dotted with numerous small islets. 
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While most of the harbour is shallow, a yacht can tie up alongside the outer arm of the breakwater, where there are depths of around 4.0 metres. The shelter is good in all conditions except strong SE winds, which send in a significant surge.
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==Radio Nets==
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==Charts==
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''See [[Southern Dalmatia#Charts|Southern Dalmatia]]''.
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==Local Weather==
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==Weather==
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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.  
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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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Drace lies at the W end of a large bay which is dotted with numerous islets and rocky shoals, together with several shellfish beds and mussel rafts.  Unless you have a large-scale chart, the safest approach is from NNE, giving all the islets a wide berth.  The breakwater of Drace harbour and the light structure on the end of it is clearly visible on closer approach. 
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Tie up alongside or stern/bows-to the inner side of the northern breakwater (the one with the light on it), where there are depths of around 4.0 metres.  Shelter here is good in winds from most directions, though strong SE winds send in a swell.  The holding is good in sand.
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[[Image:DracePier.jpg|thumb|350px|right| '''The pier at Drace from S''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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[[Image:DraceWaterfront.jpg|thumb|350px|right| '''The waterfront of Drace''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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Several small islets in the bay.
Several small islets in the bay.
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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[[Drače]] lies at the W end of a large bay which is dotted with numerous islets and rocky shoals, together with several shellfish beds and mussel rafts. Unless you have a large-scale chart, the safest approach is from NNE, giving all the islets a wide berth. The breakwater of [[#Drače harbour|Drače harbour]] and the light structure on the end of it is clearly visible on closer approach.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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There is little ashore in Drace but the surroundings are attractive.
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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==Berthing==
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A small provisions shop at the campsite.
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| text= Tie up alongside or stern/bows-to the inner side of the northern breakwater (the one with the light on it), where there are depths of around 4.0 metres. Shelter here is good in winds from most directions, though strong SE winds send in a swell. The holding is good in sand.
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===Eateries===
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{{Image right|DraceWaterfront.jpg|The waterfront of Drače }}
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Café/bar and a small restaurant.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Laundry===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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None.  Take it with you.
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= In the campsite |text= A small provisions shop.}}
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==Tourism==
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There is little ashore in Drače but the surroundings are attractive.
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==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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[[Category:Ports - Croatia]]
[[Category:Ports - Croatia]]

Latest revision as of 19:02, 3 May 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Southern Dalmatia ▶ Pelješac ▶ Drače

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Drače
42°55.768'N, 017°27.007'E Chart icon.png
lat=42.929468 | lon=17.450109 | zoom=15 | y
DraceAerial.jpg
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The small harbour of Drace from WSW

The small harbour of Drače lies on the W side of the Neretvanski Kanal, the channel between the mainland and the Pelješac Peninsula on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, around 14 miles NW of the historic settlement of Mali Ston at the head of the channel. Drače is a popular holiday spot with a large campsite and the five-mile-long bay in which it sits is dotted with numerous small islets.

While most of the harbour is shallow, a yacht can tie up alongside the outer arm of the breakwater, where there are depths of around 4.0 metres. The shelter is good in all conditions except strong SE winds, which send in a significant surge.

Charts

See Southern Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Several small islets in the bay.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Drače lies at the W end of a large bay which is dotted with numerous islets and rocky shoals, together with several shellfish beds and mussel rafts. Unless you have a large-scale chart, the safest approach is from NNE, giving all the islets a wide berth. The breakwater of Drače harbour and the light structure on the end of it is clearly visible on closer approach.

Berthing

The breakwater at Drače from the S

Drače harbour

Drače harbour/wiki/Dra%C4%8De#Dra.C4.8De_harbour
Harbour icon Drače harbour [[Drače#Drače harbour|Drače harbour]] 42°55.812'N, 017°26.989'E
Tie up alongside or stern/bows-to the inner side of the northern breakwater (the one with the light on it), where there are depths of around 4.0 metres. Shelter here is good in winds from most directions, though strong SE winds send in a swell. The holding is good in sand.
The waterfront of Drače

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

In the campsite/wiki/Dra%C4%8De#In_the_campsiteProvisions icon In the campsite [[Drače#In the campsite|In the campsite]] A small provisions shop.

Eating out

  • In the Town
 /wiki/Dra%C4%8De#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Drače# | ]] Café/bar and a small restaurant.

Transportation

Buses to local destinations.

Tourism

There is little ashore in Drače but the surroundings are attractive.

Links

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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