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U. Dumboka, Croatia
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The small cove of U. Dumboka is situated two miles SSE of the harbour of Bozava on the NE coast of the island of Dugi Otok in Croatia, and 14 miles due W from Zadar. The village in the cove has a quay which can be used by a visiting yacht and offers good shelter in all but strong N winds. Across the bay 500 metres to the W of the village is a former naval dock (described by those of a romantic disposition as a submarine pen) which can be visited on foot or by tender.
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Charts
British Admiralty 515, 2711
Croatian chart 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 U. Dumboka. The settlement and its quay are on the E side of the inlet
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
None. Bozava is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.
Berthing options
The houses and quay of U. Dumboka are in the E arm of the bay. Visiting yachts moor alongside the quay on the SW side of this arm. Depths here are 6.0 - 8.0 metres. Shelter here is good in all but strong N or NW winds, when Bozava offers better shelter. There are no facilities in the bay.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor off the village or off the entrance to the ‘submarine pen’ if visiting it. Depths, however, are in excess of 12 metres and it is best used as a day anchorage only.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None. See Sali.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Nearest fuel in U. Triluke. No water or electricity on the quay.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The main attraction here is the ‘submarine pen’, which can be reached by road in 10-15 minutes or by tender.
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
None.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Garbage Disposal
None.
Transportation
None
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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