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== Rabac, Croatia ==
== Rabac, Croatia ==
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The natural inlet of Rabac lies on the E coast of the Istrian peninsula in [[Croatia]], 11 miles NNE of the deep fjord of [[Zaljev Rasa]] and seven miles W of the island of [[Cres]].  At the head of the mile-deep inlet is the small town of Rabac and five kilometers inland to the NW is the popular tourist town of Labin.  The inlet offers a reasonably sheltered anchorage in moderate northerlies, but is completely open to any winds from the south.
The natural inlet of Rabac lies on the E coast of the Istrian peninsula in [[Croatia]], 11 miles NNE of the deep fjord of [[Zaljev Rasa]] and seven miles W of the island of [[Cres]].  At the head of the mile-deep inlet is the small town of Rabac and five kilometers inland to the NW is the popular tourist town of Labin.  The inlet offers a reasonably sheltered anchorage in moderate northerlies, but is completely open to any winds from the south.
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[[Image:RabacAerial.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Inlet of Rabac in Istria'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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==Charts==
 
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British Admiralty 2719, 1426
 
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Croatian charts 100-16, 50-3
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[[Image:RabacAerial.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Inlet of Rabac in Istria'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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Italian charts 924, 6001
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Imray Nautical Chart M24
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==Radio Nets==
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==Local Weather==
==Local Weather==
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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.
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]].
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources_of_weather_forecast_info|Croatia]]''.
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==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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; Croatian charts
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; Italian charts
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: 924
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: 6001
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;Imray Nautical Chart
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: M24
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==Radio Nets==
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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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==Berthing options==
==Berthing options==
The best anchorage is off the town of Rabac, outside the small craft moorings, where depths are around 8.0 - 12.0 metres and holding is good in mud.  Alternatively, with anything W in the wind, better shelter can be found in the large, shallow bay half a mile to the W.  Depths here just outside the swimming area off the beach are 5.0 - 8.0 metres and holding is good in  sand and mud.  At quiet times, it may also be possible to go alongside or stern-to the quay at Rabac, avoiding the ferry berth.  Depths here are 2.0 - 5.0 metres.
The best anchorage is off the town of Rabac, outside the small craft moorings, where depths are around 8.0 - 12.0 metres and holding is good in mud.  Alternatively, with anything W in the wind, better shelter can be found in the large, shallow bay half a mile to the W.  Depths here just outside the swimming area off the beach are 5.0 - 8.0 metres and holding is good in  sand and mud.  At quiet times, it may also be possible to go alongside or stern-to the quay at Rabac, avoiding the ferry berth.  Depths here are 2.0 - 5.0 metres.
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[[Image:Rabac.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The hamlet of Rabac'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
 
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
 
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* [[Cres]]
 
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* [[Losinj]]
 
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* [[Krk]]
 
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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[[Image:Rabac.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The hamlet of Rabac'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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See above.
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''See [[#Berthing options|Berthing options]]''.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* [[Cres]]
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* [[Losinj]]
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* [[Krk]]
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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Rabac is an attractive resort, surrounded by pine forest, and there are several good walks in the area.  The settlement of Labin five kilometers inland has a picturesque mediaeval old town on top of a hill with superb views over to the island of [[Cres]].  Labin, formerly an important mining area, also boasts an interesting town museum with a reconstruction of a coal mine as well as a number of archaeological exhibits.
Rabac is an attractive resort, surrounded by pine forest, and there are several good walks in the area.  The settlement of Labin five kilometers inland has a picturesque mediaeval old town on top of a hill with superb views over to the island of [[Cres]].  Labin, formerly an important mining area, also boasts an interesting town museum with a reconstruction of a coal mine as well as a number of archaeological exhibits.
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[[Image:Labin.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The mediaeval town of Labin'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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[[Image:Labin.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''The mediaeval town of Labin'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* Several provisions shops in the town of Rabac.
* Several provisions shops in the town of Rabac.
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===Eateries===
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====Eateries====
* Numerous restaurants and bars in Rabac and along the beach.
* Numerous restaurants and bars in Rabac and along the beach.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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===Laundry===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
* Buses to Labin.
* Buses to Labin.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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Links to relevant websites.
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* [http://www.istra.hr/en/regions_and_towns/town_and_cities/ltz_porec/about_porec/history Istria Tourism website]
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* Istria Tourism website: [http://www.istra.hr/en/regions_and_towns/town_and_cities/ltz_porec/about_porec/history]
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For other useful websites, see [[Croatia]].
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''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#External_Links|Croatia]]''.
==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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See entry for [[Croatia]].
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''See entry for [[Croatia#References_.26_Publications|Croatia]]''.
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==Personal Notes==
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Personal experiences?
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''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'':
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:14, 28 February 2011 (GMT)   
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:14, 28 February 2011 (GMT)   
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Rabac, Croatia

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 45°04.5′N, 14°09.6′E
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The natural inlet of Rabac lies on the E coast of the Istrian peninsula in Croatia, 11 miles NNE of the deep fjord of Zaljev Rasa and seven miles W of the island of Cres. At the head of the mile-deep inlet is the small town of Rabac and five kilometers inland to the NW is the popular tourist town of Labin. The inlet offers a reasonably sheltered anchorage in moderate northerlies, but is completely open to any winds from the south.

Inlet of Rabac in Istria
Click for larger view

Local Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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.

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
2719
1426
Croatian charts
100-16
50-3
Italian charts
924
6001
Imray Nautical Chart
M24

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Approach and Navigation

The bay of Rabac is entered at World icon.png 45°04.26′N, 14°009.48′E. There are no dangers in the immediate approach, although a heavy swell may be encountered in strong S winds which can make the anchorage untenable. Shelter is reasonably good from all other directions, although a strong bora causes gusting down the inlet, especially on the W side. The best anchorage is at the head of the inlet, either off the town of Rabac or off the beach half a mile W of the town.

Berthing options

The best anchorage is off the town of Rabac, outside the small craft moorings, where depths are around 8.0 - 12.0 metres and holding is good in mud. Alternatively, with anything W in the wind, better shelter can be found in the large, shallow bay half a mile to the W. Depths here just outside the swimming area off the beach are 5.0 - 8.0 metres and holding is good in sand and mud. At quiet times, it may also be possible to go alongside or stern-to the quay at Rabac, avoiding the ferry berth. Depths here are 2.0 - 5.0 metres.

The hamlet of Rabac
Click for larger view

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

See Berthing options.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

None.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel dock anywhere in the inlet. Best to fill up before you arrive. No water or electricity.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Rabac is an attractive resort, surrounded by pine forest, and there are several good walks in the area. The settlement of Labin five kilometers inland has a picturesque mediaeval old town on top of a hill with superb views over to the island of Cres. Labin, formerly an important mining area, also boasts an interesting town museum with a reconstruction of a coal mine as well as a number of archaeological exhibits.

The mediaeval town of Labin
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Several provisions shops in the town of Rabac.

Eateries

  • Numerous restaurants and bars in Rabac and along the beach.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

None.

Transportation

  • Buses to Labin.

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See entry for 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:

  • Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 17:14, 28 February 2011 (GMT)


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