Drače
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Drace, Croatia
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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.
Charts
British Admiralty 1574
Croatian chart 100-21
Imray Nautical Chart M25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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.
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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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Offshore Islands and Groups
Several small islets in the bay.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is little ashore in Drace but the surroundings are attractive.
Grocery & Supply Stores
A small provisions shop at the campsite.
Eateries
Café/bar and a small restaurant.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
None. Take it with you.
Transportation
- Buses to local destinations.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
Links to relevant websites.
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See entry for Croatia.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 12:32, 9 August 2011 (BST)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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