Drage
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Drage, Croatia
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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.
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Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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.
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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 options
There are two mooring options for a visiting yacht in Drage:
1. 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.
2. 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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
See Marina Veli Iz.
Anchorages
See above.
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.
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
See Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)'
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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