Dugi Otok

For those who want an unpolluted environment, Dugi Otok, ('long island'), with an area of 114 sq. km, should prove a happy selection. There are fishermen and farmers, beautiful solitary beaches and tourist facilities for local and overseas visitors. There is also Telascica, the largest natural harbor on the Adriatic islands, a nature park and the habitat of the mouflon. The pine covered coast of Bozava is already well known to nature buffs. The wooded northwestern coast of Dugi Otok is ringed with sandy coves. There is also the magnificent beach of Saharun, with its 41 m tall lighthouse at Veli Rat. When it was built in 1949, some 100,000 egg-yolks were mixed into the mortar, together with pebbles from the nearby beach. Neither sea nor the sun will mar its beauty. Sali, the largest village on the island, has always lived of fishing. Life assumes the natural rhythm of the trawl, the cast and the haul. Your host, the sea wolf, will tell you his story and share his philosophy, told during an island night when only crickets and waves can be heard.

Anchorages
Place Position Adress Information
 
Soliscica 44° 09'N 14° 52'E spacious bay on the NW coast of Dugi otok; in its SE part is the village of Soline (pop. 124 in 1991).

The bay is sheltered from all winds except the north- westerlies, during which smaller yachts anchor in Lucica cove (some 0.6 M northwest of Soline). A good anchorage for larger yachts (depth 24-30 m) is some 750 m NNW of the church in Soline. During the winds from the SW and NW quadrants Brguljski zaljev (Island of Molat) affords good shelter. The W part of Soliscica is the shallow cove of Pantera, which is sheltered from all winds and waves; in its NW part is a good anchorage (depth up to 16 m). At the head of the bay is the village of Veli Rat (pop. 132 in 1991).

Facilities: Post office in Veli Rat; provisions and water available.
Bozava 44° 08'N 14° 55'E village (pop. 166 in 1991), small harbour and tourist resort on the NE coast of Dugi otok

The harbour is sheltered from all winds and seas except the SE wind and it is recommended to anchor in the Dragove cove (2 M SE of Bozava). Along the N coast there is a landing ground for local passenger ships. Somewhat on the W side there is a breakwater which closes a small harbour (capacity ca. 20 yachts), depth along the breakway is 26 m. In front of the hotel to the south there is a quay; depth 2-3 m.

Facilities: Harbour master's branch office, post office, medical service, the Bozava hotel complex. Provisions in local shops; limited water (from the locals or the hotel). Fuel from the pump at the hotel.
Brbinj 44° 04.4'N 15° 00.6'E village (pop. 168 in 1991) and cove on the NE coast of Dugi otok

The N part of the cove is protected from all winds, the outer part is exposed to the bora. Small yachts can moor at the quay (depth 1 m) and the mole fronting the village (N part of the cove), which is also used by local passenger ships. W from the village there is the Lucina cove, good for anchoring of yachts of all sizes. Anchorage gives protection from all winds. In the cove there is a landing ground for car ferries.

Facilities: Post office. The boatyard in nearby Lucina bay under takes the construction and repair of all types of boats and smaller vessels.
Luka 43° 59'N 15° 06'E village (pop. 164 in 1991) in the cove of the same name, some 4.4M northwest of Sali on the NE coast of Dugi otok

The cove is open to NW winds, which may cause a swell in it. Smaller yachts can moor at the mole in the village harbour (depth 11.5 m). There is a good anchorage SW of the islet of Luski (depth 24 m).

Facilities: Provisions; water from the main.
Sali 43° 56'N 15° 10'E largest village (pop. 1,190 in 1991) and fishing harbour on the NE coast of Dugi otok

The outer part of the cove is exposed to SE winds. The inner part with the harbour is better sheltered. Secure by using the four-point moor. Most of the berths in the harbour are occupied by the local fishing boats. Small yachts can anchor in the outer part of the harbour; during SE winds go to the anchorage in Sascica bay (0.5 M northwest of the village of Sali; depth up to 26 m).

Facilities: Harbour master's branch office, post office and medical service. Provisions and water available. The boatyard in Sascica cove carries out hull and engine repairs. Marine engine maintenance and repairs at the workshop attached to the Mardesic fish cannery.
Telascica 43° 55'N 15° 10'E natural harbour in a deep uninha bited bay on the SE end of Dugi otok

The bay offers good anchorage and shelter to yachts of all sizes; it is particularly attractive for a longer stay. The bora is violent and a strong sirocco may cause a considerable sea. During the bora larger vessels should anchor some 800 m WNW of the islet of Korotan, during the sirocco some 400 m S of the islet. Small yachts can anchor E or SE of Skoljic rock but should take care of the remains of the masonry mark on the shoal some 200 m SW of the rock.

The buoy in the middle of Tripuljak cove (on the W coast) is reserved for naval vessels.

Facilities: Provisions are available in the village of Sali.