Drage

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The small hamlet of Drage lies at the head of an inlet on the NE side of the island of Iz in Croatia, just half a mile N of the harbour of Veli Iz. Most of the shore around the inlet has been quayed and two short jetties built out from the N side. It is possible for a yacht to anchor moor to one of the two jetties or anchor off in the inlet with a line ashore. Shelter here is good in all but E or SE winds.

Charts

British Admiralty

2711

515

Croatian charts

MK13

Imray

M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Drage. See Veli Iz for details on the wider approach, especially from S. Depths in the inlet range from 6.0 - 7.0 at the entrance to 2.0 - 3.0 metres at the end of the outer jetty.

Entrance

Zadar is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or Sibenik if arriving from S. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

There are two mooring options for a visiting yacht in Drage in the harbour or anchoring off.

Drage village jetty

If there is space, berth bows or stern-to on the end of the outer of the two jetties on the N side of the inlet, using your anchor. Depths here are 2.0 - 3.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. It may also be possible for a small yacht to go alongside on the end of the jetty. Shelter is good in all but E or SE winds.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Drage inlet

Yachts often anchor off in the approaches to Drage, taking a line ashore on the N side, where there are suitable rocks to which to take a line. Anchor in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all but E or SE winds.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

There is no fuel berth on Iz Island. Nearest water and electricity at Marina Veli Iz.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Very little to attract shore visitors. The hamlet is not particularly prepossessing.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Village shop only.

Eateries

None.

Garbage Disposal

None.

Transportation

Ferries from Veli Iz to Zadar on mainland.

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

• Iž at the Wikipedia

See also Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to Drage and this page's details validated:

• June 2015 --Athene of Lymington

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