Brna
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Revision as of 08:48, 28 August 2018
The small harbour of Brna lies on the S coast of the island of Korcula in Croatia, nine miles E of the SW tip of the island and just over two miles E of the harbour of Prizba Mali.
It lies in the wide bay of Luka Brna, which is open SW and divides into two branches at its head.
A rather cramped harbour lies in the SE branch, whereas the NW branch is a quiet and attractive anchorage. The quays of the harbour are too shallow for most yachts, but it is possible to go alongside in greater depths on the ends of two jetties on the N side of the harbour. Shelter in Brna is good except in winds from W or SW, which send in a swell.
Charts
British Admiralty | 2712, 1574 |
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Croatian | MK21, MK22, MK23 |
Imray | M26 (Split to Dubrovnik) |
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
There are islets and shoal patches off the coast in the approach to Brna from W and careful attention to the chart is needed. There are no dangers in the approach from S and E. The harbour is situated to the N of a wooded peninsula that protects it from E and S. Depths in the approach are 15.0 metres and in the harbour range from 12.0 metres in the centre of the harbour to 3.0 - 4.0 metres on the ends of the jetties and just 0.5 metres on the quays.
Entrance
Vela Luka is the nearest year-round port of entry.
Berthing
Town jetties
The only suitable berth for a visiting yacht is on the end of the jetty at the W end of the harbour, which is marked with a red port beacon, or the smaller jetty further E. Both jetties are lined with tyres or large black rubber fenders, which makes going alongside a little tricky. A mooring plank is an advantage, especially since the W jetty also has a ledge at water level. Shelter here is good except in W or SW winds, when there is an unpleasant swell in the harbour.
An alternative berthing option if the end of the jetty is occupied is to drop anchor in 7.0 - 8.0 metres and go bows-to the quay wherever there is space. Depths along the quay are mostly 0.5 metres only. Much of the quays is occupied with small craft moorings, but it is possible to nudge in with care.Anchorages
U. Istruga
Luka Brna
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | None |
Electricity | None |
Toilets | None |
Showers | None |
Laundry | None |
Garbage | Bins near the town quay |
Supplies | |
Fuel | None |
Bottled gas | |
Chandlers | |
Services | |
Repairs | |
Internet | In internet cafes |
Mobile connectivity | |
Vehicle rentals | None |
Health |
Provisioning
Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the village.
Eating out
Several restaurants and café/bars.
Transportation
Local bus service to Korcula Town and Vela Luka.
Tourism
The village ashore is attractive and there are some good walks in the hills around, but otherwise there is little to do here.
Links
- Brna at the Wikipedia
Also see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Brna and this page's details validated:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington
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