Sutivan

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Sutivan is a picturesque but small harbour on the N coast of the island of Brac in Croatia, three miles W of the island’s main ferry port of Supetar and 10 miles S of the town of Split on the mainland. Formerly a busy fishing harbour, the village is now largely given over to tourism and its basin is today lined with small leisure craft bobbing on their moorings. Visiting yachts must squeeze in wherever they can as there is no specific provision for them, but the charm of the village is such that the effort is worth it. Shelter is good except with strong NW or N winds, which cause a potentially dangerous swell.

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

2712

Croatian charts

MK18

Imray

M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The approach to Sutivan has no hazards. The harbour is entered from NW. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 metres and along the quays 2.0 - 3.0 metres, the better depths being on the breakwater.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Split is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Hvar, Vis and, if arriving from N, Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing Options

Berthing options are very limited in the harbour. Moorings for small leisure craft line most of the quays and a visiting yacht must squeeze in wherever it can. Go alongside the breakwater if you can find space; the depths here are 3.0 metres. There is usually room at the end unless other yachts have got there first. Alternatively drop anchor carefully clear of the moorings and go bows or stern-to the breakwater quay wherever there is space. Shelter in the harbour is good in most conditions except for strong N or NW winds, which, if they are very strong, would make the harbour untenable.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None. See entry for Milna.

Anchorages

The nearest sheltered anchorage is U. Stipanska four miles SW round the coast.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel berth. No water or electricity.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Sutivan is a charming village, full of old buildings, and a delight to explore. There are several imposing palaces and summer houses of former Sutivan and Split worthies still preserved in the village. The fortified house of Jakov Nadali-Bozicevic, built in 1505, still retains many of its original features. Also worth a visit is the 16th century parish church of the Ascension (its bell tower is conspicuous on entering the harbour).

Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarket and several provisions shops in the town. Fruit and vegetable market.

Eateries

Restaurants and café/bars ashore.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Near the waterfront.

Transport

• Daily ferries from Supetar to Split.
• Buses to Supetar and other local destinations
• Airport of Split with international flights

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)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

External Links

• Sutivan at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

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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:

• August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)

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Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington