Croatia Cruising Guide

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Originally Posted by ccannan

Whether or not it is expensive to anchor in a bay is very subjective, but what is certain is that the practice of charging boats to anchor in a bay is very uncommon in most of the world but is done in Croatia.

The majority of pay to anchor zones are within the village limits

If you don’t want to pay move a half mile down the coast

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Originally Posted by i-Zapp

the amazon link above shows a listing for a $923 used book (correct title). but guessing that might not be the recommended purchase.

searching amazon for "adriatic pilot" returns a couple alternate options with same title and authors, but at $11 and $80.

which is the correct purchase for a proper guide to study and use on board while cruising? TIA!

You can buy from the publisher for £45:
https://www.imray.com/news/adriatic-...lable-shortly/

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Originally Posted by Jenneau Owner

I have heard it can be very expensive to moor or even anchor in bays. Is this true or a myth ?.

There are some bays where you have to pay to pick up a buoy, anchoring is usually free but with the buoys there isn't much room left. I have been charged 50% to anchor, this was at the top end of Korcula just before you head down the channel to Vela Luka.

The good thing is, they are in the minority, I just move onto the next bay.

Aim to get where you want to be by lunch time or soon after, during the season they get crowded pretty quick

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Originally Posted by SFer

how are the currents around the islands off of Split?

The Adriatic is a closed sea and as such, has a very limited tidal range, it's probably only 10" which is not likely to cause you any problems.

However, where the tide is squeezed between islands you can have quite a strong current at times. On the west side of Otok Marinkovac opposite the town of Hvar is a good example, I have seen a 4 knot current there several times.