Rab
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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Rab Island in Croatia.
Rab Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, 10 miles E of the long island of Cres and six miles S of Croatia’s largest island, Krk. The three-mile wide Paski Kanal separates Rab from the island of Pag to the south. Between the island and the mainland lies the infamous Velebitski Kanal, where winds in excess of 60 knots have been recorded during the fierce northerly winds known as the bora. The bora has stripped most of the vegetation from the E side of the island, but its western side is by contrast green and fertile, with pine forests, olive groves and vineyards. While less frequented than Krk or Cres islands, both of which are easily reached from the international airport of Rijeka, Rab has its fair share of tourism, attracted by its pine forests and sheltered beaches. Most of the island’s main attractions are found in the mediaeval street plan of Rab Town, famous for its churches and bell towers dating back as far as the 12th century. The Lopar Peninsula at the northern end of the island has over 20 beautiful beaches fringed with pine forests. For the visiting cruiser, the main settlement of Rab Town and its 142-berth marina are to be found on this sheltered western side, whereas eight miles NNW by sea is the larger 247-berth marina of Marina Supetarska Draga. In addition, there are several small harbours and anchorages, mostly along the sheltered west-facing coasts, but with very limited facilities for yachts.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 202
- 2719
- Croatian charts
- MK 7 Krk - Rab
- Imray
- M24 Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab
- M25 Otok Rab to Sibenik
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Rab Town is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Mali Losinj.
Berthing
The principal berthing options for yachts visiting the island are the ACI-operated marinas at Rab Town and Marina Supetarska Draga or the anchorages in the various bays on the NW and SW sides of the island. There are no sheltered harbours or anchorages facing the Velebitski Kanal on the E side. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Click on Berthing Options for the location and summary details of each anchorage or on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.
U. Sv. Fumija
Suha Punta Inlets
U. Sv. Mara
Kamporska Draga
Supetarska Draga
U. Lopar
Facilities
Water
Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'E Water on each berth.
Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E Water on each berth.
Electricity
Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'E Electricity on each berth. Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E Electricity on each berth.
Toilets
In Marina Rab and Marina Supetarska Draga.
Showers
In Marina Rab and Marina Supetarska Draga.
Laundry
In the town.
Garbage
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Supplies
Fuel
Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'E Fuel dock.
Cooking gas
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Chandlers
Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'E Basic.
Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E Basic.
Services
Repairs
Marina Rab [[Rab#Marina Rab|Marina Rab]] 44°45.405'N, 014°45.736'E Slipway. Limited repairs.
Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E Small boatyard with space for 53 yachts on land. Slipway. Mobile crane (10 T). Basic engine, mechanical and electronic repairs. Antifouling and paint works.
Internet
In both marinas.
Mobile connectivity
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Vehicle Rentals
Rab Town [[Rab#Rab Town|Rab Town]] 44°45.341'N, 014°46.025'E Several outlets.
Provisioning
Rab Town [[Rab#Rab Town|Rab Town]] 44°45.341'N, 014°46.025'E Supermarket and provisions shops.
Marina Supetarska Draga [[Rab#Marina Supetarska Draga|Marina Supetarska Draga]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E Minimarket.
Kamporska Draga [[Rab#Kamporska Draga|Kamporska Draga]] 44°47.138'N, 014°42.539'E Simple grocery shops.
U. Lopar [[Rab#U. Lopar|U. Lopar]] 44°50.306'N, 014°43.393'E Simple grocery shops.
Transportation
- Buses to Rijeka on mainland and, in season, Zagreb.
- Ferries to mainland from Misnjak at SE end of island.
- Seasonal ferries from Lopar to Baska on Krk Island.
Eating out
- Please specify POI name [[Rab# | ]] 44°45.341'N, 014°46.025'E Numerous cafes and restaurants around the harbour and in the town.
- Please specify POI name [[Rab# | ]] 44°48.171'N, 014°43.511'E Restaurant.
Tourism
History
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Places to Visit
Rab Town, like most of the Croatian island capitals, is an attractive mediaeval town, with narrow streets and red-tiled rooftops punctuated by soaring church bell towers, and is well worth visiting for its churches dating back to the 12th century and 15th century Dominis Palace. Elsewhere around the island, the area around Lopar has the best beaches, surrounded by groves of pine trees, and the forests around the resort of Suha Punta have some good hiking trails.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Rab 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 Croatia.
Comments
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- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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