Malinska
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Malinska
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The harbour of Malinska (or, to give it its full name Malinska-Dubasnica) is situated on the NW coast of the island of Krk in Croatia, around 18 miles by sea NW of the island’s main harbour of Krk Town. The town has a small commercial harbour with a pier and quays where a yacht can usually find space and a long pontoon owned by a leisure development where a yacht may be able to moor. Malinksa lies at the E side of a large bay open to NW and W and would not be a suitable port of call in strong winds from this direction.
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
- 2719
- Croatian charts
- MK 5 (Rijeka Bay)
- Imray
- M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
Islands
The town is easily identified in the approach from N the buildings of the town and the long, sandy spit that fronts a long breakwater providing the harbour with some protection from N. A red buoy marks the end of the breakwater. In the approach from W, be sure not to confuse Malinska harbour with the small harbour a mile SW, which is not suitable for a yacht. Once round the breakwater, if heading for the pier and quay at the SW end of the harbour, avoid the shallow patch 50 metres off the quay which is marked with a black pillar mark.
Entrance
Malinska is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj on the island of [Losinj]].
Berthing
The best berth for a visiting yacht (if there is space) is alongside either of the two short piers at the NE and SW sides of the harbour. Depths here are unknown, but large commercial vessels moor here so are likely in excess of 8.0 metres. Alternatively, use your anchor to go bows or stern-to the quay at the SW end of the harbour. There is also a long pontoon running parallel with the shore at the N end of the harbour, which is owned by a hotel and leisure development, and it may be possible to negotiate a berth there.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
It may be possible to drop anchor temporarily off the long pontoon if going ashore for supplies, but Malinska does not offer a suitable overnight anchorage unless the weather is very settled.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None. Go to Punat.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel from garages in the town only. Water and electricity along the SW quay and on the long pontoon.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Malinska, while not unattractive, is primarily a resort town and not a destination in its own right.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarket and good provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
In the town.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Rental outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour.
Transportation
- Buses to Rijeka and Zagreb.
- Local buses to Krk Town, Vrbnik and Biska.
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)
Links
- Malinska at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References & Publications
See entry for Croatia.
Comments
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST)
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