Anchorages

Otok Sipan, Sipanska Luka (Town)

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:24:38 +0100

Sipanska Luka (bay) runs south-east into the heart of Otok Sipan for 3nm and at its widest point (its entrance) is a 1nm across. At its south-east end is the village of Sipanska Luka (Luka Town) a clatter of houses, small holdings and restaurants surrounding a large open bay which for much of its coast has been protected by a concrete harbour wall.

The town boasts all of the facilities one might expect in a small Croatian settlement including a good choice of restaurants and bars, a bank machine and cycle hire as well as one hotel and a tourist office. The main attraction here for any staying for more than a quick overnight stop are the potential for a day walking with options ranging from the 7km to Sudurad, through a route along the southern edge of Sipanska Luka to various beaches, to a climb to the highest point on the island Sv. Ilija, overlooking the bay and the town (ca 5km round).

Sipanska Luka (Town) is one of two good havens on Otok Sipan the other being at Sudurad at the Island’s south-east end. Sipan the first large island to the north-west of Dubrovnik. The harbour in Luka offers stern too mooring in between 2-2.5 metres (at the dock edge) to the south east of the ferry pier on the north-east side of the bay (port side as you enter).

If not using the harbour wall (possibly because the depth against the wall is too little for your boat) then there are two options in the anchorage. Anchoring in the centre of the bay in 4-6 metres of water where you should find reasonable holding in sand and mud. Ensure you are positioned to the south of the ferry pier and well out if its potential course (it comes and departs in some instances during the hours of dark)

The second option is to moor using one of the 3-4 buoys laid in front of the Restoran Kod Marka on the south-west side of the bay (opposite the harbour wall). These buoys are laid on with the usual arrangement, being free to patrons of the restaurant.

Generally Sipanska Luka offers good all round shelter except for stronger winds from the north-west, which can build an uncomfortable swell in the anchorage and around the buoys.

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42°43’50”N 17°51’42”E

Shelter: Good except from the NW and SW
Depths: 4-6 metres
Bottom: Sand and mud
Holding: Unreported
Hazards: Anchor so as to stay out of the path of the ferry.
Shore Access: Via the harbour wall
Services: Seasonal bar/restaurants and shops

Pakleni Otoci, Sv. Klement, Uvala Vinogradisce

Mon, 3 Oct 2011 22:36:08 +0100

This popular bay is located on the southern shore of O. Sv. Klement (part of the Pakleni Archipelago) towards its eastern end and due south of ACI Palmizana. It provides good shelter in all directions except for south in a long, narrow inlet of around 0.5nm and between 1-150 metres in width. Anchor in 4-12 metres of water with a bottom that is primarily sand which provides reasonably good holding.

Our advice would then be to take lines ashore to ensure your position as it is not unusual for there to be between 15-30 boats moored in this idyllic spot. Do not let the number of boats put you off however, we made a deliberate plan to stay here in 2011 having seen the bay (at its busiest) on several occasions during stays at the nearby ACI facility. It has 4 main attractions, its free, it has easy access (by water taxi) to Hvar Town through the ACI Marina which is only 10 minutes walk away, there are 2 very high class restaurants on its northern shore and several others offering more traditional fare and finally it is a fantastic location with family orientated beaches, clean, warm water and a generally ‘nice‘ atmosphere.

Despite the busy nature of the anchorage we found Vinogradisce to be quiet, with reported noisy generators not evident. As night falls you quickly forget the number of other yachts about you. This bay is an excellent place for an overnight stop when heading to and from Vis or Korcula (and points south) or for a lunch stop. We would also recommend it for several days if you just need a break, want to stop sailing or a while and get off the boat either to walk (there are miles of path on Sv. Klement) sight see in Hvar Town, or just want to take advantage of the family beaches at the head of the bay.

The bay is handy for access to both Hvar Town and as a stop over before heading into the ACI Palmizana marina

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43°09’4”N 16°23’7”E

Shelter: Open to south
Depths: 2-12 metres
Bottom: Sand and weed
Holding: Reasonably good (though frequently used)
Hazards: Several unlit islets (including O. Stambedar) around 0.5nm off entrance, caution should be taken of approach at night.
Shore Access: Across beach or via a jetty for tenders
Services: Seasonal bar/restaurants and water taxis to Hvar (from ACI Palmizana)

Pakleni Otoci, Otok Marinkovac, Uvala Stipanska

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 19:30:31 +0100

Situated on the southern shore of Otok Marinkovac at the eastern end of the Pakleni chain this broad but deep bay provides a good and pleasant anchorage. It is usually quite and is big enough that boats need not sit cheek by jowl. Anchor in up to 10-12 metres of water with reasonable holding on sand with weed.

The bay is open to the south and south-east so provides little shelter in those directions and the Island is low but tree covered so provides some shelter from northerly weather. Taking a line ashore provides additional security. There is good swimming and a seasonal bar/restaurant ashore but remember that this island is an (optional) nudist beach. A great place to have lunch or swim, and up until 2009 the bar served good but simple food throughout the middle of the day.

During 2009 the site was taken over by one of the trendy bars in Hvar Town as their ‘Beach Club’ there are no reports on cost or quality for this arrangement. The western half of the bay tends to be favoured for stopping overnight.

The bay is handy for access to both Hvar Town and as a stop over before heading into the ACI Palmizana marina

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43°09’24”N 16°25’42”E

Shelter: Open to south and south-east
Depths: Up to 10 metres
Bottom: Sand and weed
Holding: Reasonable
Hazards: Nudist bathing
Shore Access: Across beach
Services: Seasonal bar/restaurant and water taxis to Hvar

Key
A Beach Bar, Swimming Areas. Anchor in 10-12m probably noisy overnight
B Popular for overnight stops. Anchor in 7-12 metres consider line ashore
C Popular overnight anchorage of Uvala Zdrilca
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Pakleni Otoci, Sv. Klement, Uvala Vlaka

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:30:47 +0100

Situated on the north shore of Otok Sveti Klement in the centre of the Pakleni chain this broad open bay provides reasonable shelter for a short stop. Sitting in the middle of the bay is a small sandy island and the best anchorages are on the south side of this in around 8 metres of water on the clearly visible underwater spit of sand.

This bay provides a useful stopping point on the way to and from Hvar Town and the ACI Palmizana marina, with good swimming and picturesque surroundings.

Anchoring is not possible on the east side of the bay as two cables come ashore here. There is a small jetty at the back of this side of the bay that provides services to the houses that surround its eastern arm and form the village of Vlaka where there are several seasonal restaurants.

43°10’06”N 16°22’06”E

Shelter: Fair from south but exposed from north
Depths: 8 metres
Bottom: Sand
Holding: Good
Hazards: Cables in east side of bay
Shore Access: Via jetty
Services: ???

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Hvar, Uvala Mala Stiniva

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 14:29:20 +0100

Around 4nm east of Vrboska and Jelsa and just 1.5 nm to the west of Vela Stiniva is the smaller inlet of Mala Stiniva. This inlet has two arms, to the west a tight little bay that seems uninviting but you can anchor here in 13 metres (a line a shore should be considered). The eastern arm is a small oval bay has a pinched entrance flanked by impressive rock formations and is backed by a broad shingle beach and to the west by houses and a small dock. Here can anchor more freely in 3-8 metres of water (sand and mud with some weed).

While the bay is small there is room for boats of up to 40+ feet to anchor comfortably for a lunch stop, though more than one or two boats in this space and the bay would feel very crowded. While during our visit we were the only boat present, the beach was busy and seemed to be popular with Croatian families from the surrounding holiday homes. This is a great place to swim with the shallower water of the eastern bay warming up nicely by lunch time and it provides a useful alternative to its big sister (Vela Stiniva) just 1.5 nm to the west.

The bay is an idyllic spot and great for a lunch stop, but is exposed to winds from the North-west, North and North-east, and given the confines of its width may be uncomfortable or dangerous in the wrong weather.

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Vela Stiniva

43°09’26”N 16°46’43”E

Shelter: Not good from North-west, North and North-east
Depths: 4-8 metres
Bottom: Sand and weed
Holding: Good
Hazards: None recorded though the inlet is narrow and unlit
Shore Access: Via quay or the beach
Services:

Brac, Uvala Blaca

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:25:20 +0100

Located on the southern shore of Brac, approximately 6nm west of Bol and 2.5nm east of Uvala Lucice, this bay is one of Croatia’s few truly uninhabited anchorages, with no houses, holiday homes, shacks or campsites on its shores. Popular as the main anchorage that provides access to the historic Hermitage of Blaca, the bay is long and narrow, stretching north north-west from the the Brac Shore for 500m. It is surrounded by wooded steep sided slopes, backed by a small shingle beach and should provide good shelter from all directions except the south and south-west.

Pilot books suggest that holding is generally good, though there may be some areas of rock plate on the bottom. We found it to be good in depths close to the shore of 8-10 metres and in the centre of the bay of up to 15 metres. Closer to the beach the water shallows rapidly to less than 2 metres, and the remains of a much eroded concrete landing dock can be seen to the west of the shingle, where some steel posts and eyes do survive that may be used for taking a line to.

Most boats visiting Blaca seem to drop anchor and take a line ashore (attaching it to one of the more mature trees) as the space available is too limited for boats to swing freely (170m at its widest). Though pilot guides suggest there is at least one mooring buoy in the bay, reserved for visiting tourist excursion boats, we saw no sign of this during our visit in July 2011.

While this is a popular spot (there were approximately 11 boats present during our visit), both as a lunch stop and an overnight anchorage, it does not feel crowded. Many people arrive around mid morning to take the path up to the Blaca Hermitage (about 45 minutes walk) then depart after lunch. Looking at the boats present we estimated that less than half (around 5) had actually overnighted at Blaca. This is a nice spot with crystal clear water and a quiet sense of isolation. It is well worth the stop - even if you do not intend to walk up the hill to the hermitage

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Hermitage of Blaca

43°16’32”N 16°30’57”E

Shelter: Good though exposed in southerlies and south-westerlies
Depths: 8-15 metres
Bottom: Mud? with some areas of rock, ensure you have good holding
Holding: Reported as good though lines should be taken ashore.
Hazards: None reported though the inlet and its approaches are entirely unlit.
Services: None

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Brac, Uvala Luka

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:36:48 +0100

Situated on the north shore of Brac near its eastern end this inlet is one of the most sheltered anchorages in the area offering excellent all round protection from just about any weather (though some easterlies can create a swell in the bay). The location itself is pleasant and well off the beaten tourist track. The bay offers opportunities to anchor, moor on buoys (Seven buoys with anchors of 2.5 tonnes. Two with anchors of 4 tonnes - fee payable on all) or against the small, fixed concrete pontoon in front of one the bay’s restaurants (the Pipo Quay).

Anchorages can be found in the small bay to the north-east of the restaurants in 5 metres of water and in the longer arm to there east, where there is a mussel farm, in between 5-7 m of water. Anchoring in the immediate vicinity of Konoba Pipo seems to be discouraged, during our visit we saw one boat drop a hook outside the area of buoys and off the shore near the quay, only to be moved on my the man managing the moorings.

On shore the Konobo Pipo (4 flags) offers excellent, if basic, local fare, particularly lamb cooked over an open fire. There are also rooms to rent, toilets (accessible to those who have paid a mooring fee on a buoy or at the jetty) and water for those at the the jetty.

Uvala Luka is part of a three armed bay which includes the town of Povlja in an arm that runs to the south-east. There you will find a small harbour with berths that include laid power and water. But of the three arms of the bay Uvala Luka offers by far the best shelter.

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43°20’32”N 16°48’55”E

Shelter: Good in all directions though some swells in easterlies
Depths: 3-15 metres
Bottom: Sand and ?Shingle?
Holding: Reported as good - lines should be taken ashore during a Bora
Hazards: When entering the bay keep at least 1 cable length from the shore. No other hazards reported.
Services: Two restaurants, the Konoba Pipo and Konoba Rade (+ (0)98 867 292). Supermarket, medical centre, post office and other local services are available in Povlja ca 3km to the east.

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Brac, Uvala Lucice

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:47:09 +0100

This handy anchorage is located just 2 nm to the east of the Splitska Vrata on the southern shore of Brac. Here it offers the perfect rest-stop on one of the most busy routes in the Adriatic Sea, with traffic coming and going from the Port of Split (and other marinas and harbours within such as Trogir and Kastel) to the myriad of off-shore destinations on the islands of Korcula, Lastovo, Hvar and Vis.

Entering through the broad mouth of this inlet reveals an even larger open bay beyond, backed by low rolling, tree covered hills amongst which nestle a number of holiday homes and several restaurants. Once through the entrance there are plenty of options for anchoring in the longer narrow fingers of water on the north side of the bay (8-15 metres) or for larger boats just inside the bay on the west side. In all locations holding and space is such that it is recommended to take a line ashore. Out in the more open parts of the bay extreme caution with the anchor should be taken when considering the number of mooring buoys present and the potential for getting caught up in any number of mooring chains.

Throughout much of the larger western arm of the bay there are also neatly laid lines of mooring buoys (we counted more than 30 in total in 2009) which offer a very wide range of situations and locations within that part of the bay. It is apparent from cruising through them that depths vary from around 8-15 metres down to less than 4 metres and some appear to be located quite close to the bay’s rocky southern shore. On this basis choosing the correct buoy for your vessel is obviously important.

There is also some, very limited mooring against the small jetty in front of the restaurant that manages the moorings in the west of the bay. By late afternoon during our 2010 visit this was chaotic with 3 large boats moored stern too at very odd angles.

In terms of charges it not totally clear what the situation is. We made a lunch stop in 2009 and were not charged, but there was a dinghy from one of the restaurants going around some of the boats moored closer to that establishment. During 2010 we made a very pleasant overnight stop and were charged 90? Kuna for our mooring, the removal of our rubbish and a loaf of bread delivered in the morning.

One note of caution - this is a beautiful spot, no doubt, and quiet on a lunch time in early July. But with so many mooring buoys it can get busy particularly overnight, that said we did not feel crowded or imposed upon and it was generally quiet throughout our visit

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43°18’06”N 16°27’00”E

Shelter: Good though swells will build up in southerly and south-westerlies
Depths: 3-15 metres
Bottom: Sand?
Holding: Lines should be taken ashore. Over 30 mooring buoys are available
Hazards: When entering the bay keep clear of the western side of the entrance where depths drop rapidly to less than 5 metres .
When anchoring be aware of risk of snagging existing ground tackle.
No other hazards reported.
Services: Several restaurants (all untested)

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Hvar, Uvala Vela Stiniva

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:18:05 +0100

Around 4nm east of Vrboska and Jelsa is the inlet of Vela Stiniva. This high sided bay measures approximately 100 metres in width and runs about 300 metres south between towering cliffs. At its south end is a narrow pebble beach, which is clean and usually quite. In front of this on the east side of the bay is a short concrete jetty that is usually occupied by several large local fishing boats.

The bay is an idyllic spot and great for a lunch stop, but is exposed to winds from the North-west, North and North-east, and given the confines of its width may be uncomfortable or dangerous in the wrong weather.

Anchor around halfway down its length in 10-20 metres of water or closer in near the pier in 4-7 metres of water. Those intending to stay for any extended period should consider a line ashore and there four stone bollards on the shore and a platform on the west side of the inlet.

A great place for a lunch break and swim.

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43°09’53”N 16°49’01”E

Shelter: Not good from North-west, North and North-east
Depths: 4-20 metres
Bottom: Sand and weed
Holding: ?
Hazards: None recorded though the inlet is narrow
Shore Access: Via quay or the beach
Services: Restaurant/bar ashore (seasonal?)

Hvar, Luka Vrboska

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:36:01 +0100

Located on the northern shore of Hvar to the east of Stari Grad, Vrboska gives excellent access to the northern side of this historic island, with its Roman, Greek and Illyrian history as well as its Medieval architecture and its 19th century Lavender industry.

The town offers the chance to visit the northern shore of what is considered to be the most chic of the Dalmatian Islands. The towns of Vrboska, Jelsa (4 km to the east) and Stari Grad (10km to the west) have all the style and interest of the chic Hvar Town, but without any of the false glitz that has driven the costs of a visit there endlessly upwards.

The town of Vrboska is located at the end of a long east-west inlet and provides excellent all-round shelter (though surges of up to 2 metres have been recorded when the Jugo blows). It is often the case that boats from Jelsa have to seek shelter here when winds get up.

For those who do not want or need the services either of ACI Vrboska or the Vrboska Town Quay there is an anchorage in the bay on the north side Luka Vrboska just before the entrance to the town harbour. Anchor under the shelter of the north side of the bay in 6-10 metres with the quite tree lined beachside campsite/hotel facilities immediately in front of you on the shore.

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(Year round?)

43°10’08”N 16°40’09”E

Shelter: Good in all directions but during Bora take lines ashore
Depths: 6-10 metres
Bottom: Sand and weed
Holding: ?
Hazards: None recorded
Shore Access: Via quay by the shoreside hotel or in the town
Services: Harbourmaster
Fuel available between the Harbour and ACI Marina
Bank beside the Harbour Wall
Post Office beside the Harbour Wall
Shops including several supermarkets in the town

Telephone
Harbour Master : +385 (0)98 1903 256 or email: jkrstin4@net.hr
Police: +385 (0)21 741 033 (Hvar Town)
Health Centre: +385 (0)21 761 194 (Jelsa)
Pharmacy: +385 (0)21 761 108 (Jelsa)

Hvar, Stari Grad

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 17:18:03 +0100

Stari Grad is the most immediate landfall with services on the north-west shore of Hvar, it has a long harbour wall with power and water. But for those who do not wish to avail themselves of power and water there is an area opposite the quay where boats previously lay at anchor and now mooring buoys have been laid.

The town is located at the eastern end of the long inlet of Stari Grad Zaljev and is an increasingly popular tourist resort with a mixture of winding 16th Century streets and the splendour of crumbling Austro-Hungarian buildings and heritage going back to the 4th Century BC.

The approach to the harbour is straight forward, passing the ferry terminal (2 lights on the south side of the bay) before you reach the town, where the entrance is marked by green and red lights on the shore. Watch for the un-lit green buoy which marks a rock and should be left to starboard during your approach, before picking up a buoy on the north side of the bay opposite the town quay.

Stari Grad offers good all around shelter except for winds from the West and North-west. A strong sirocco can also cause a surge or increase in the water level in the harbour.

The town is relatively large and has a wide range of shops and restaurants and other local services including banks and a post office. There is a daily fruit and veg market, a fish market, bakery, a pharmacy and also a hardware store that sells some items of chandlery. Stari Grad has bus links to most other parts of Hvar and is a ferry port with car ferries coming from Hvar and heading on to Korcula. There is a large, modern supermarket close to the Ferry Terminal just outside the town to the west.

The nearest fuel is in Vrboska only 4 miles to the east but around 15nm by sea.

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(Year round?)

43°11’00”N 16°35’08”E

Shelter: Good in all directions except west and north-west
Depths: 3-6 metres
Bottom: NA use buoys provided
Holding: NA use buoys provided
Hazards: None recorded
Shore Access: Via quay opposite or head into the inner harbour
Services: Harbourmaster
Fuel available at Vrboska (15nm east)
Shops including supermarkets in the town
Bank
Post office
Pharmacy

Telephone
Harbour Master : +385 (0)21 765 060
Doctors +385 (0)21 765 373 and 766 200
Dentists: +385 (0)21 765 090 and 766 220
Pharmacy: +385 (0)21 765 061
Police: +385 (0)21 741 033 (Hvar Town)

Hvar, Hvar Town

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:22:49 +0100

Hvar Town is one of the most popular harbours in the Adriatic. It attracts yachts of all sizes and it is not unusual to find one or more (usually motor) yachts of over 100 feet moored against the wall. Actual wall moorings are limited as much of the space is reserved for the passenger ferry and the cruising gullets - the large wooden motor cruisers that ply the Dalmatian coast.

While moorings against the wall are limited there is space in the harbour basin for anchoring. In previous years orange t-shirted dock-hands/deputy harbour masters are usually on hand to help positioning boats in this area to ensure the best use of space, however during 2010 we noticed that a number of mooring buoys have been laid in this area possibly in response to reports that holding in the harbour had become unreliable due to the sheer number of anchors dropped there each year.

It is not unusual to find 30 or more yachts at anchor within the harbour, which is sheltered in all but westerly and south-easterly weather when it can be affected by swells. Also avoid the west side of the basin during the Sirocco as it is particularly exposed.

The approach is straight forward particularly from the west, though consult the chart and pilot as there are a number of lights and smaller islands to navigate through before you reach the entrance to the harbour. This is one of the busiest yacht harbours in Croatia so If you take a run through the basin and there is no buoy/anchor space and the harbour wall is full, ACI Palmizana is just a couple of nautical miles across the water on St Klement, from where there are regular water taxi links to Hvar Town.

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43°10’12”N 16°26’42”E

Shelter: Good in all directions except from west and south-east
Depths: 7-12 metres
Bottom: Mud, use buoys provided
Holding: Reported as good - and bad (see below) use buoys provided
Hazards: None recorded
Shore Access: Via quay
Services: Harbourmaster
Port of Entry (- separate wall moorings)
Fuel available in the bay to the east (Krizna Luka) - 0.5nm
Bank
Post Office
Shops including several supermarkets
Medical Centre
Dentist
Pharmacy
Ferries

Telephone
Harbour Master : +385 (0)21 741 007
Port of Entry: +385 (0)21 741 100
Police: +385 (0)21 741 033
Health Centre +385 (0)21 741 111

Key
A - Ferry Quay - no mooring here
B - Tour/Excursion boat mooring
C - Visiting Yacht Quay. Follow directions from harbour master
D - Port of Entry Quay
E - Bank
F - Post Office
G - Mooring buoys, some anchoring in outer rode?
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Stiniva, Otok Vis

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:29:56 +0100

On the southern shore of Vis about halfway between Stoncica (photos) and Komiza, this long narrow inlet was formed when the roof of a large cave collapsed into the sea. At its northern end it reaches a constriction beyond which yachts cannot travel and where there is a small curving bay with a large shingle beach situated in what is now an impressive natural amphitheater.

Water is deep (anchor in 10-15 metres) and the holding good, but the inlet can be busy around lunch time as it marks the half way spot for those who left Vis Town in the morning heading towards Komiza. Occasionally you will find boats laid up overnight here. These tend to drop anchor close to the southern edge of the inlet and run lines ashore to ensure their security in such a constricted location.

Regardless of the traffic this is one of the ‘natural wonders’ of Croatia and definitely worth a look for the impressive scenery. Stop for lunch, watch for the wild goats on the shore and either swim or take your tender through the narrow gap into the beach. Whether it makes a good overnight stop is another matter (it has always been a lunch stop on our itneraries) however yachts clearly do stop here overnight, of these we have seen several taking a line ashore, presumably to help assure their position in what is quite a tightly spaced anchorage.

Photos of Stiniva

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43°01’15”N 16°10’18”E

Shelter: Good in all directions except southerly
Depths: 10-20 metres
Bottom: Sand?
Holding: Good - take lines ashore if staying long
Hazards: None recorded
Shore Access: Via beach and path to road network
Services: Seasonal bar/cafe on beach

Key
A - Stiniva Beach - no access for yachts
B - Consider taking line ashore if you are planing extended stay
(Click on Chart to Enlarge)

Hvar, Uvala Pribinja

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:05:48 +0000

On the north shore of Otok Hvar near its western end is the large inlet of Uvala Pribinja. This bay has two arms, to the west is the harbour of Vira, almost entirely occupied by large commercial fishing boat with little or no space for private craft. The eastern arm provides an excellent, sheltered anchorage in a very pleasant surrounding.

At the back of the bay you will find 4 mooring buoys owned by and maintained by the Konoba Ringo. Though the size of the ground tackle is unclear they comfortably held the 43ft and bigger boats present during our visit and though depth might look like an issue as you approach there was comfortably more than 5 metres of water under our keel on the second buoy out. The buoys leave no space for anchoring in the inner bay, so those wanting to drop a hook would need to do so further out in depths of between 8-15 metres. It is recommended to take a line ashore for additional security, particularly in a Bora.

Ashore you can find a small grocery store in the campsite located in the headland between Vira and the south-eastern arm of Uvala Pribinja. There are several nice walking routes between the anchorage and the campsite about 1.5 km away. In addition to the shop, which is open from 0700-1400 daily, there is also a pizzeria and a bus connection to Hvar Town.

If you use one of the mooring buoys at the south-east end of Uvala Pribinja these are free, as long as you eat at the Konoba Ringo. The buoys are popular however as this anchorage is located perfectly for a first night stop for those coming out of the Split area and Jure, the Ringo’s proprietor, recommends you telephone a head and reserve a space during weekdays in the height of the season.

The Kanoba Ringo serves an excellent range of traditional family food with a haut-cuisine twist. The sea food is particularly fine and is generally caught fresh by Jure, who bills the fare as ‘what he serves his family’. One note of caution is that there are no prices on the menus, particularly a concern if you are travelling on a budget. We rate the Ringo as five flags!

43°11’56”N 16°25’42”E

Shelter: Good all around shelter can be obtained in various parts of Uvala Pribinja and Vira, depending on where the weather is coming from
Depths: 8-15 metres
Bottom: unknown
Holding: Reported as good though lines should be taken ashore. Four mooring buoys are available in Uvala Pribinja
Hazards: None reported and the inlet and its approaches are lit by the flashing light on Rt Galijola.
Services: Shop and Pizzeria at the campsite, along with bus access to Hvar Town. Konobo Ringo in Uvala Pribinja - call ahead during high season + (0) 91 510 3686

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Brac, Uvala Bobovicse

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:10:41 +0000

A couple of km north of the bay containing the town and harbour of Milna on the western shore of Brac you will find the narrow inlet of Uvala Bobovicse. Running inland this inlet forks with potential anchorages to the north (port as you enter) and the town and harbour to the south (starbord as you enter).

Anchorages can be found in two general locations. Firstly in the northern arm, which is reported as having good holding in mud with depths ranging from 2-5 metres. While boats were observed anchored freely right in the centre of this inlet, those closer to the shore would have to take lines ashore to ensure security. Secondly in the southern arm of the the inlet there are also a number of mooring buoys closer to the southern shore. It is not clear about ownership of these buoys though there were a number available in early July during our visit. Again these buoys are arranged in such a way as to require you to take a line ashore to prevent you swinging into adjacent craft.

The town itself is is a short walk along the shore path from either anchorage and is entirely centred around the harbour. It has several restaurants by way of services. The Konoba Vala, overlooking the harbour wall, was lively, well frequented and during our visit played music through till around 21:30 before falling silent. The Grill Nazor restaurant was closed during our visit in early July 2009. In addition to the restaurants there is toilets and rubbish bins beyond the small park at the head of the bay. There is also a small grocery store and on occasion fresh fish can be bought directly from the town’s small fishing boats.

There you will also find a statue and several plaques dedicated to the Croatian Politician, Author and Poet Vladimir Nazor, who’s childhood home was in Bobovicse. To the west towards the sea there are several designated swimming areas, marked by ropes and float lines, this is probably a good thing in what is otherwise a narrow inlet with yachts and other boats passing up and down it.

This quiet little harbour is a fantastic place to stop either simply for a visit to Brac (and it looks as if it might have good potential as a base for walking) or as a convenient stop-over coming to or from any one of the charter bases and main Marina’s on the main shore (ACI Split, ACI Trogir, Kremik, Kastel etc). It is generally quiet, friendly and makes a great alternative for those who do not want to try either ACI Milna or Marina Vlaska in the adjacent and larger town of Milna.

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43°21’01”N 16°27’08”E

Shelter: Good though swells will build up in south-westerlies
Depths: 2-8 metres
Bottom: Mud
Holding: Reported as good though lines should be taken ashore.
Hazards: None reported though the inlet and its approaches are entirely unlit.
Services: Several restaurants (all untested) and a small grocery store in the town.

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