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The small island of Vrgada lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] six miles SSE of the harbour of [[Biograd]].  The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of [[Pasman]] to the NW and [[Murter]] to the SE.  The island has a total area of only around 1.4 square miles but - for its size - a thriving population of nearly 250, mostly in the main settlement of Vrgada on the N coast.  The island’s main harbour is in the bay of '''U. Luka''' at the NE coast of the island, which offers good protection except in E winds, when the sandy bay of '''U. Sv. Andrija''' immediately W of a headland separating it from U. Luka is a better option.  A further anchorage, '''U. Kranje''' on the S coast of the island, offers better shelter in N winds.  There are several fish farms in the channels between the small islets to the S.
The small island of Vrgada lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] six miles SSE of the harbour of [[Biograd]].  The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of [[Pasman]] to the NW and [[Murter]] to the SE.  The island has a total area of only around 1.4 square miles but - for its size - a thriving population of nearly 250, mostly in the main settlement of Vrgada on the N coast.  The island’s main harbour is in the bay of '''U. Luka''' at the NE coast of the island, which offers good protection except in E winds, when the sandy bay of '''U. Sv. Andrija''' immediately W of a headland separating it from U. Luka is a better option.  A further anchorage, '''U. Kranje''' on the S coast of the island, offers better shelter in N winds.  There are several fish farms in the channels between the small islets to the S.
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[[Image:VrgadaAerial.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Harbour of U. Luka from N''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaAerial.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Harbour of U. Luka from N''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaAndrija.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Shallow anchorage of U. Sv. Andrija from SW''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaAndrija.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Shallow anchorage of U. Sv. Andrija from SW''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaTown.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Vrgada village from seaward''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaTown.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Vrgada village from seaward''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaKranje.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Anchorage of U. Kranje''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
[[Image:VrgadaKranje.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Anchorage of U. Kranje''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
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==Berthing options==
 
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The berthing options on the island consist of the two harbours of '''U. Luka''' and '''U. Sv. Andrija''' on the NE coast and the anchorage of '''U. Kranje''' at the SE end of the island.  ''For details, see below.''
 
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'''U. Luka'''  [[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|51.52|N|15|30.49|E|}}<br/ >
 
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The harbour of U. Luka lies on the E side of a promontory which shelters it from W.  An islet, O. Artina, lies just off the promontory and is connected to it by a shallow spit.  The harbour consists of a series of short jetties protected by a long breakwater with a red light structure on the end extending from the S shore.  Berth alongside or stern/bows-to the inside of the breakwater using your anchor as space permits.  Depths on the breakwater are 3.5 - 4.0 metres.  Depths at the jetties further in are 2.0 metres or less.  Shelter in the harbour is good in winds from NW through W to SE but the bay is exposed in winds from N and E.
 
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'''U. Sv. Andrija'''  [[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|51.50|N|15|30.12|E|}}<br/ >
 
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The bay of U. Sv. Andrija lies on the W side of the promontory, just ‘round the corner’ from U. Luka.  Although it is relatively shallow, it offers better shelter with anything E in the wind.  Anchor in the middle of the bay in 3.0 metres.  The holding is good in sand.  The bay is open NW and can be uncomfortable in the afternoon sea breezes.  Note that there is a shoal patch on the headland on the E side of the bay, marked with a W cardinal mark.
 
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'''U. Kranje'''  [[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|50.55|N|15|30.41|E|}}<br/ >
 
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The anchorage of U. Kranje is located at the SE end of the island overlooking the islet of Murvenjak and cluster of smaller islets surrounded by fish farms.  It is a popular anchorage in summer and offers good shelter in moderate northerly winds but is completely open S and SE.  Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if preferred.  Holding is good in sand and weed.  There are no facilities ashore.
 
==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
==Weather==
==Weather==
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''.
''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''.
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==Berthing options==
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The berthing options on the island consist of the two harbours of '''U. Luka''' and '''U. Sv. Andrija''' on the NE coast and the anchorage of '''U. Kranje''' at the SE end of the island.  ''For details, see below.''
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===Ports===
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====U. Luka====
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[[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|51.52|N|15|30.49|E|}}<br / >
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The harbour of U. Luka lies on the E side of a promontory which shelters it from W.  An islet, O. Artina, lies just off the promontory and is connected to it by a shallow spit.  The harbour consists of a series of short jetties protected by a long breakwater with a red light structure on the end extending from the S shore.  Berth alongside or stern/bows-to the inside of the breakwater using your anchor as space permits.  Depths on the breakwater are 3.5 - 4.0 metres.  Depths at the jetties further in are 2.0 metres or less.  Shelter in the harbour is good in winds from NW through W to SE but the bay is exposed in winds from N and E.
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====U. Sv. Andrija====
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[[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|51.50|N|15|30.12|E|}}<br / >
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The bay of U. Sv. Andrija lies on the W side of the promontory, just ‘round the corner’ from U. Luka.  Although it is relatively shallow, it offers better shelter with anything E in the wind.  Anchor in the middle of the bay in 3.0 metres.  The holding is good in sand.  The bay is open NW and can be uncomfortable in the afternoon sea breezes.  Note that there is a shoal patch on the headland on the E side of the bay, marked with a W cardinal mark.
==Anchorages==
==Anchorages==
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See above.
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====U. Kranje====
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[[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|50.55|N|15|30.41|E|}}<br / >
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The anchorage of U. Kranje is located at the SE end of the island overlooking the islet of Murvenjak and cluster of smaller islets surrounded by fish farms.  It is a popular anchorage in summer and offers good shelter in moderate northerly winds but is completely open S and SE.  Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if preferred.  Holding is good in sand and weed.  There are no facilities ashore.
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
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===Tourism===
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====Tourism====
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There is little do on the island, but lovers of peace and quiet will find a good haven here - except during high tourist season, when day trippers flock to its several good beaches, especially in U. Sv. Andrija.
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There is little do on the island, but lovers of peace and quiet will find a good haven here - except during high tourist season, when day trippers flock to its several good beaches, especially in [[#U. Sv. Andrija|U. Sv. Andrija]].
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
Small provisions shop in Vrgada village.
Small provisions shop in Vrgada village.
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===Eateries===
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Restaurant in U. Luka.
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Restaurant in [[#U. Luka|U. Luka]].
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===Internet/WiFi===
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====Internet/WiFi====
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None.
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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None.
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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None.
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
Tripper boats only.
Tripper boats only.
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Revision as of 21:14, 11 January 2013

Vrgada Island, Croatia

An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vrgada Island in Croatia

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The small island of Vrgada lies off the mainland coast of Croatia six miles SSE of the harbour of Biograd. The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of Pasman to the NW and Murter to the SE. The island has a total area of only around 1.4 square miles but - for its size - a thriving population of nearly 250, mostly in the main settlement of Vrgada on the N coast. The island’s main harbour is in the bay of U. Luka at the NE coast of the island, which offers good protection except in E winds, when the sandy bay of U. Sv. Andrija immediately W of a headland separating it from U. Luka is a better option. A further anchorage, U. Kranje on the S coast of the island, offers better shelter in N winds. There are several fish farms in the channels between the small islets to the S.

Harbour of U. Luka from N
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Shallow anchorage of U. Sv. Andrija from SW
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Vrgada village from seaward
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Anchorage of U. Kranje
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Charts

British Admiralty
2711
2773
Croatian charts
MK14
Imray
M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

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.

Berthing options

The berthing options on the island consist of the two harbours of U. Luka and U. Sv. Andrija on the NE coast and the anchorage of U. Kranje at the SE end of the island. For details, see below.

Ports

U. Luka

World icon.png 43°51.52′N, 15°30.49′E
The harbour of U. Luka lies on the E side of a promontory which shelters it from W. An islet, O. Artina, lies just off the promontory and is connected to it by a shallow spit. The harbour consists of a series of short jetties protected by a long breakwater with a red light structure on the end extending from the S shore. Berth alongside or stern/bows-to the inside of the breakwater using your anchor as space permits. Depths on the breakwater are 3.5 - 4.0 metres. Depths at the jetties further in are 2.0 metres or less. Shelter in the harbour is good in winds from NW through W to SE but the bay is exposed in winds from N and E.

U. Sv. Andrija

World icon.png 43°51.50′N, 15°30.12′E
The bay of U. Sv. Andrija lies on the W side of the promontory, just ‘round the corner’ from U. Luka. Although it is relatively shallow, it offers better shelter with anything E in the wind. Anchor in the middle of the bay in 3.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. The bay is open NW and can be uncomfortable in the afternoon sea breezes. Note that there is a shoal patch on the headland on the E side of the bay, marked with a W cardinal mark.

Anchorages

U. Kranje

World icon.png 43°50.55′N, 15°30.41′E
The anchorage of U. Kranje is located at the SE end of the island overlooking the islet of Murvenjak and cluster of smaller islets surrounded by fish farms. It is a popular anchorage in summer and offers good shelter in moderate northerly winds but is completely open S and SE. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres, taking a line ashore if preferred. Holding is good in sand and weed. There are no facilities ashore.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Yacht Services and Repairs

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None.

Offshore Islands

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is little do on the island, but lovers of peace and quiet will find a good haven here - except during high tourist season, when day trippers flock to its several good beaches, especially in U. Sv. Andrija.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small provisions shop in Vrgada village.

Eateries

Restaurant in U. Luka.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Transportation

Tripper boats only.

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

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:


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