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departure base: DUBROVNIK
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1/ DUBROVNIK --- Podskolj (Saplunara,
Blaca) --- OKUKLJE (20 NM)
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For first day you can turn your bow toward eastern side of
Mljet, which is beautiful wooded island, and place where Odysseus
was kept prisoner for seven years by the nimph Calipso.
Before than you reach Okuklje, make break at one of bays.
Saplunara is the cove situated westward of Gruj promontory
or Blaca, very small cove in between Saplunara cove and promontory.
You can enter into small cove only by dinghy. Anchor your
boat at the entrance of the cove with one eye on it. You should
avoid those coves when you got S - SE winds. Saplunara is
good for over night stay under anticyclone weather system
only, what means winds from NW - NE.
Another option for break is Podskolj, small channel in between
Skolj islet and Mljet island. Find anchorage in the middle
of small channel.
In the afternoon sail another 4 - 5 miles to Okuklje. It is
small village in the cove with few restaurants and small grocery
shop. No water. Tie up with stern to quay. The cove is well
protected from all winds.
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POMENA --- Przina Cove (Badija Islet) --- KORCULA (14NM)
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Leave Mljet
heading west to eastern point of Korcula. In the swimming season
take a break in Przina cove, situated three quarters of a mile
westward from Raznic promontory. There is a sandy beach surrounded
by vineyards. Alternatively proceed to islet of Badija. One
of anchorages is southward of Badija. Building on the islet
is an old Franciscan monastery, it used to be sports centre
but is now empty and run down.
Korcula town is known as the little Dubrovnik and is recognisable
by its round defence towers and cluster of red roofs. It is
one of the best preserved towns from the Middle Ages in the
Mediterranean area and it is also the alleged birthplace of
Marco Polo. Since time immemorial the inhabitants of Korcula
have been known as skilled stonemasons, shipbuilders and seafarers.
Moor at ACI marina. Full facility.
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POLACE --- Prapratno (Olipa) --- SIPAN (21 NM)
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This day,
after a night in Polace, will be spent sailing along Peljesac
peninsula. Enter to Prapratno cove for lunchtime stop, where
is excellent for swimming. Otherwise you can anchor half mile
northwestward of Olipa islet, by shore of Peljesac peninsula
or if sirocco blowing, do that at northwest cove on Olipa islet.
At the afternoon proceed to Sipan Luka, quiet village, main
harbour of the island. Number of places on the pier is limited.
If you moor near ferry pay attention on swirl produced by ferry
whilst manoeuvring.
Facilities - minimarket, bar, restaurants. No water.
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OKUKLJE--- Sobra (Moracnik Islet) --- POMENA (6 NM) |
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Continue
sail to northwest then after half hour sailing you have opportunity
to stop by in Sobra bay, village and main harbour on island.
If you want swimming break drop the anchor in the NW part of
bay, it is deep for anchoring but possible for an hour or two.
Fuel pump is on eastern part of bay.
Another anchorage for swimming break is islet of Moracnik situated
at the entrance of Polace bay. You will choose your side depending
on prevailing wind.
Pomena is the main tourist resort on the island, therefore is
difficult to find berth along the seafront outside the hotel.
The seafront continues to the wide quay reserved for numerous
day-trip passenger boats. If is quay crowded, anchor in south
part of the bay or on other side off the islet of Pomestak and
take stern lines ashore. The reason behind the crowded quay
is the magical appeal of Mljet's nearby lakes, and you will
certainly not be an exception when it comes to visiting them.
Ten minutes of walking in the deep shade separates you from
the lakes, most beautiful part of the island as a whole, this
area has been designated as a national park. There are two lakes,
Malo and Veliko Jezero, and you will find the water in the smaller
lake is always 3-4 degrees warmer then sea. In the middle of
the larger lake is an islet with Benedictine monastery, which
can be visited by boat, which runs 4 times a day.
Facilities - no other facilities but restaurants and small grocery
shop. As the island is so popular you will find that food is
a little more expensive here. No water.
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KORCULA --- Planjak Islet (Promontory of Lenga) --- POLACE (14
NM)
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Sail back
to Mljet Island and after half hour make a break by islet of
Planjak. Find anchorage on shallow water westward of islet.
If you prefer sailing during morning continue directly to Polace
bay on Mljet Island. Enter to bay of Polace in between Hr Kula
(rock with light on it) and islet of Kobrava.
Southward of Lenga Promontory (northwestward of Tajnik islet)
is nice anchorage for swimming break. In the afternoon find
mooring at the quay on the south side of the bay, or if you
prefer quietness anchor in north-west part of bay. Pay attention
on the rock just to northeast of the ruined palace.
Port authorities will charge you for mooring (approximately
half price of marina) but if you take private mooring in front
of small restaurants it is included in price of dinner.
Facilities - bars, shops and restaurants. No water.
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SIPAN ---Sunj (Kolocep) --- DUBROVNIK (15 NM)
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Sail back
to Dubrovnik. Sunj is nice sandy beach and anchorage on eastern
side of Lopud island, it is well sheltered from winds blowing
from W and NW. Avoid it when blowing from E and SE, if is so
you can proceed to eastern bay of Kolocep islet. There is another
5 - 6 miles sailing to ACI marina Dubrovnik.
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CAUTION: The itinerary is
not substitute for pilot books and marine charts.
We refuse to accept responsibility for any loss or damage
caused by holding on suggested routes.
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