Račišće

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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.	+	''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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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Charts

British Admiralty	1574
Croatian	MK22
Imray	M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

Weather

See Croatia.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach to Luka Racisce. A war memorial on the headland on the NE side of the bay is a useful marker. The harbour at the head of the bay is protected by a long jetty on the SW side of the bay, marked with a green starboard beacon.

Entrance

Korcula Town is the nearest year-round port of entry.

Berthing

The best berthing option for a visiting yacht is to go stern or bows-to the jetty on the W side of the bay using the anchor. Depths here are 4.0 - 5.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and weed. However, there are reports that the bottom is foul in parts of the harbour, so it may be wise to buoy the anchor (or watch very carefully where you drop it). Alternatively, if the harbour is not busy, it may be possible to go alongside. Shelter is good in all but fresh to strong winds from NW round to NE.

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor off in the bay immediately E of the end of the breakwater, although depths here are 12 - 15 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good in all but fresh to strong winds from NW round to NE.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	None
Electricity	None
Toilets	None
Showers	None
Laundry	None
Garbage	Bins near the town quay
Supplies
Fuel	None
Bottled gas
Chandlers
Services
Repairs
Internet	In hotel only
Mobile connectivity
Vehicle rentals	None
Health

Provisioning

One provisions shop in the village.

Eating out

Several restaurants and café/bars.

Transportation

Local buses to Korcula Town.

Tourism

The village is pleasant and a nice place to ‘chill out’ rather than a must-see destination.

Links

• Račišće at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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

• August 2005 --Athene of Lymington

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