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The bay and small harbour of Luka lie on the SE coast of the island of [[Dugi Otok]] off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], five miles NW of the settlement of [Sali]. The hamlet and its small quay are located at the head of a mile-long inlet open NW but protected from E by the long islet of Luski Otok. The quay has been developed for yachting tourism, with alongside moorings and water and electricity points. Berths are suitable for shallow or moderate draft yachts only. Shelter here is good in all conditions but strong NW winds. | The bay and small harbour of Luka lie on the SE coast of the island of [[Dugi Otok]] off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], five miles NW of the settlement of [Sali]. The hamlet and its small quay are located at the head of a mile-long inlet open NW but protected from E by the long islet of Luski Otok. The quay has been developed for yachting tourism, with alongside moorings and water and electricity points. Berths are suitable for shallow or moderate draft yachts only. Shelter here is good in all conditions but strong NW winds. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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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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| + | ''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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: M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik) | : M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik) | ||
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | Sali is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is [[Zadar]]. | + | [[Sali]] is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is [[Zadar]]. |
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| + | ==Berthing Options== | ||
| + | {{Image right|LukaDugi.jpg |Luka from SW - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
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Visiting yachts berth alongside the quay at the N end of the village, where there are depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. There are water and electricity points along the quay. Shelter is good in winds from all directions except NW. | Visiting yachts berth alongside the quay at the N end of the village, where there are depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. There are water and electricity points along the quay. Shelter is good in winds from all directions except NW. | ||
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| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| + | None. | ||
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| + | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| + | If the quay is full, it is possible to anchor off NW of the harbour in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. Holding here is moderate to good in sand and weed with some rocks. | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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* [[Pasman]] | * [[Pasman]] | ||
* [[Iz]] | * [[Iz]] | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
| - | ''See [[Sali]]''. | + | ''See [[Sali#Yacht Repairs and Services| Sali]]''. |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | + | Small provisions shop in the village. | |
====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | + | Restaurant in the village. | |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
| - | ''See [[Sali]]''. | + | ''See [[Sali#Motorbike & Car Rentals| Sali]]''. |
====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
Bins near the harbour. | Bins near the harbour. | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
| - | + | Local buses only. | |
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| + | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
| + | ''See [[Croatia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Croatia]]''. | ||
==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.telascica.hr/index.php/ Telascica Nature Park] | * [http://www.telascica.hr/index.php/ Telascica Nature Park] | ||
* [http://kornati.hr/eng/ Kornati National Park] | * [http://kornati.hr/eng/ Kornati National Park] | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[Croatia#External Links| Croatia]]''. | ||
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST) | * August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST) | ||
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The bay and small harbour of Luka lie on the SE coast of the island of Dugi Otok off the mainland coast of Croatia, five miles NW of the settlement of [Sali]. The hamlet and its small quay are located at the head of a mile-long inlet open NW but protected from E by the long islet of Luski Otok. The quay has been developed for yachting tourism, with alongside moorings and water and electricity points. Berths are suitable for shallow or moderate draft yachts only. Shelter here is good in all conditions but strong NW winds.
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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- 2711
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- MK14
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Luka from N. Approaching from S, it is possible to save nearly two miles by passing through the narrow channel between Luski Otok and the headland of Rt Gubac. Depths here are just over 3.0 metres, but the channel should only be used in settled weather. Alternatively, pass N of Luski Otok before heading into the bay.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Sali is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.
Berthing Options
Visiting yachts berth alongside the quay at the N end of the village, where there are depths of 2.0 - 3.0 metres. There are water and electricity points along the quay. Shelter is good in winds from all directions except NW.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
If the quay is full, it is possible to anchor off NW of the harbour in 8.0 - 10.0 metres. Holding here is moderate to good in sand and weed with some rocks.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
See Sali.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Nearest fuel in U. Triluke. Water and electricity on Luka quay.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is little of tourist interest in Luka village, but it is a peaceful spot, undiscovered by mass tourism.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Small provisions shop in the village.
Eateries
Restaurant in the village.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
See Sali.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour. </nowiki>
Transportation
Local buses only.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
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
Also 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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