Archipelago tips for Split area in Croatia

Hi.
I have been to Croatia once but not for sailing, we took the car.
If you want to see a beautiful island, you have to see Brac. One day it has a long sandy beach and a day after you can´t see the sand.
If i´m right you may pay even if you are in a natural harbor.

I have plans to go there and sail för a week this summer (end of august).





/Henrik

Edited by Henrik84 - 10 March 2011 at 00:37

A good staring point for a week cruise. You have a lot of options, from a posh turist old towns to lonely bays.Trogir is intersting old town near Split - nice to see. Further to W there are little island Drvenik, also MAslinica on W side of Šolta, but majority of cruisers follow milk run through Splitska vrata btween Šolta & Brać (Milna - hint).20 miles to S is Hvar with posh old town Hvar (uncomfortable moorings) with beautifull archipelago Pakleni otoki infront. On the N side Stari Grad is more unspoiled by tourism.Further 20 miles (approx) to S Vis is one of the largest remote croatian island. I preffer Komiža (old fisherman's town) over more open Vis. Nearby Biševo with coves. If you like sailing longer legs you can reach Korčula or even my favorite croatian island Lastovo. Cruising ground in Croatia offer a lot of culinary delights, based on sea food.
Marina's price tag is around €40-€50 for 40footer/day. Anchorages €15-€20.
When cruising Croatia you can expect one of the most beautiful sea, bays, islands and isolated anchorages. But also expect sometime pricey marinas, paid anchorages and sometime "not so friendly" locals :)

But depends on the season and you attitude&expectations





Edited by cwetto - 10 March 2011 at 17:10

Hi,
I had been sailing in Croatia for 10 years, but I left the Croatian waters 2005 because of the bad policy of the Croatian Government for sailors. (Prices and bureauscracy).
But I still think the best guide for sailors in Croatia was ( and still is) the annually published Port and Anchorplace guide: "Kroatien, Slowenien, Montenegro - 777 Häfen an Buchten" Unfortunately only in German. I think you will find nearly any anchorplace and port, worth to be visited with maps, plans and description. For more info, please write a pm.
Greetings

Between Brac and Hvar is a little island called Scedro. The smaller of the two bays on the Northern side, Manastir, has a tiny Konoba (grill) which I can recommed. You have until 6pm to order your fish, and if you do, they will go and catch it. They also have 3 free buoys.

Also, if you look at Trogir, you will see that all the boats and yards are on the Western side of the bridge. BUT, with a little care you can negotiate the shallow area to the East and drop a hook in about 3.5 mtrs. Then dingy ashore to look around this very interesting town. Dropping the hook is free there, so that is two nights sorted.
Have a great time, we were in Croatia for 3 years, but are moving to the Ionian this year enroute to Turkey in 2 years time.

Hey Skipper,

Edited by Wild - 28 May 2011 at 13:58