Kozarica
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Kozarica
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The tiny harbour of Kozarica is located on the NE coast of the island of Mljet in Croatia, three miles ESE of the harbour of Polace. It is not a good place to be in unsettled weather and is completely open from NW round to E. However, it is a quiet and largely unfrequented spot along the NE coast of the island and yachts are a relatively rare sight here. A visiting yacht can lie alongside the end of the short breakwater or use the anchor to squeeze in stern or bows-to among the small craft moorings.
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
- 1580
- Croatian charts
- MK24
- MK25
- Imray
- M26 (Split to Dubrovnik)
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no hazards in the immediate approach to Kozarica. The only problem may be finding it!
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Korcula Town or Dubrovnik are the nearest year-round ports of entry.
Berthing Options
The only option is the harbour breakwater. Either tie up alongside the end, where depths are 6.0 metres, or use your anchor to go stern or bows-to among the small craft moorings along the inner side of the breakwater if there is space. Holding is good in sand and weed. Depths range from 2.0 metres at the root to 6.0 metres at the end. There are no facilities on the quay.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is nothing to do ashore.
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
None.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
None.
Transport
None.
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)
External Links
- Kozarica at the Wikipedia
See Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Kozarica and this page's details validated:
- June 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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