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- Due to the bora, sailing round the island of Krk requires careful planning of weather windows, alternative ports and anchorages, particularly in the Vinodolski Channel.  
- Klimno is the main shelter on the north-east coast, whilst Vrbnik and Mala Luka only offer a safe mooring in suitable conditions.  
- Thorough preparation using up-to-date sailing guides and adherence to Croatian safety regulations are crucial for a cruise around Krk.

Croatia: Around Krk – bays, the bora and karst landscapes

- The route passes through the Vinodolski Channel and the treacherous Senjska Vrata strait, where the bora can otherwise blow at twice the strength of a hurricane.
- In 2024/25, Baška was given an upgraded, now sheltered harbour; around Punat there are popular anchorages, some of which are heavily used despite new regulations.
- Accurate weather forecasts improve safety when sailing around Krk; crews need sound seamanship, appropriate sailing licences and a radio licence.

Croatia: Around Krk – Back to Punat through the home of the Bora

- Sailors sail round Krk along the north-east coast, find shelter from the bora in Klimno and pay moderate mooring fees there, although there is no infrastructure.
- Vrbnik is unsafe on days when the bora is blowing, but with its steep climb, old town, Zlahtina wine and the ‘Nada’ restaurant, it offers a distinctive wine-town atmosphere.
- When the Bora picks up, the crew takes refuge in the sheltered, shallow bay of Mala Luka, surrounded by ancient ruins and the remains of an early Byzantine town.

Croatia: Around Krk – Bora, Klimno and the wine town of Vrbnik

- Sailing trip around Krk, starting in Punat: a contrast between the bathing bays in the west and the barren north-eastern coast, shaped by the Bora.  
- The Bora in the Vinodolski Channel can reach speeds of up to 240 km/h; modern, more accurate marine weather forecasts now improve safety.  
- In Njivice, harbour expansion plans have stalled; there are limited guest moorings; the ‘Music Bridge’ is out of action; and the ‘Rivica’ restaurant is regarded as a culinary hotspot.

Croatia: Around Krk – From Punat along the west coast to the northern tip

- On 22 June 2026, the southern concrete jetty at ACI Marina Žut collapses; a motorboat capsizes and three women are rescued.
- For safety reasons, the marina is quickly evacuated; the jetties and the restaurant remain closed, but moorings and facilities remain available.
- The collapse raises questions about the ACI infrastructure, which is over 40 years old, and the backlog of renovation work ahead of the expiry of many concessions from 2030 onwards.

Croatia: What is the state of the infrastructure at the ACI marinas?

- As part of the ‘Sigurna plovidba 2026’ operation, 382 inspections were carried out in 8 hours, 182 offences were detected and fines totalling 79,208.49 euros were imposed.
- Checks covered, amongst other things, vessel documentation, crew numbers, certificates of competency, passenger numbers, charter regulations, CIMIS reports and wastewater discharges.
- The operation exceeded the results from 2025 (355 inspections, 133 offences) and, in addition to imposing penalties, also served to promote prevention and raise awareness of maritime safety.

Croatia: Major enforcement operation in the Adriatic – 182 offences and €79,000 in fines

- Korčula is a historic port city in southern Dalmatia, featuring imposing city walls, Venetian palaces and a sheltered natural harbour.
- The island bears traces of Greek, Roman, Venetian, French, British, Austrian and Yugoslav rule, and has been part of Croatia since 1991.
- ACI Marina and the town harbour offer moorings; the old town, St Mark’s Cathedral, vineyards, bathing coves and sites associated with Marco Polo are all well worth a visit.

Mediterranean dream destinations: Korčula – the stony beauty of Dalmatia

- Vis was a restricted military area for decades and was therefore largely spared from mass tourism.  
- The island offers old fishermen's houses, bays, clear water, historic buildings and a diverse cultural heritage.  
- There are sheltered harbours for crews in Vis and Komiža with moorings, buoys, infrastructure and a marked harbour entrance.

Mediterranean dream destinations: Vis - Croatia's quiet island pearl

- Kvarner offers sheltered bays, lively places such as Mali Lošinj and Ilovik as well as clear rules for anchoring and protecting seagrass beds.  
- Harbours such as Rab and Krk are being expanded with new piers, breakwaters and jetties to improve protection at Jugo and create more guest berths.  
- Charter from Marina Punat: 37 sailing yachts, Beneteau 41.1 from 1,100 €/week; skippers need SBF See, radio licence in the crew and good knowledge of Bora, Jugo, Maestral.

Croatia: The Kvarner – a hidden gem in the north

- Kvarner Bay offers many quiet anchorages, reliable winds and is closer, less crowded and cheaper than southern Dalmatia.  
- An area with numerous islands, bays and highlights such as Plavnik, Cres, Rab, Luka Pod Sv. Križ and the historic Osor Channel.  
- Arrival by car, flight or motorail; charter base in Punat, good infrastructure, but careful trip planning necessary due to bora and other winds.

Croatia: Kvarner – a hidden gem – a different side to the Adriatic

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- From 2030, numerous marina licences will expire in Croatia, while at the same time new marinas and extensive harbour expansions are being built.  
- Projects range from high-tech security in Punat, new berths in Krk, Baška and Molum Marine Club, among others, to delayed projects such as Porto Baroš.  
- For the time being, Montenegro and Albania remain refuelling destinations with tax-free diesel, which is expected to be phased out by 2030 when both countries join the EU.

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Croatia
Around Krk – Back to Punat through the home of the Bora

Croatia
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Around Krk – From Punat along the west coast to the northern tip

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What is the state of the infrastructure at the ACI marinas?

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Korčula – the stony beauty of Dalmatia

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Vis - Croatia's quiet island pearl

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Around Krk – Back to Punat through the home of the Bora

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Around Krk – Bora, Klimno and the wine town of Vrbnik

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Around Krk – From Punat along the west coast to the northern tip

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What is the state of the infrastructure at the ACI marinas?

Croatia
Major enforcement operation in the Adriatic – 182 offences and €79,000 in fines

Mediterranean dream destinations
Korčula – the stony beauty of Dalmatia

Mediterranean dream destinations
Vis - Croatia's quiet island pearl

Croatia
The Kvarner – a hidden gem in the north

Croatia
Kvarner – a hidden gem – a different side to the Adriatic

YACHT 9/2026
Adriatic cruise, ghost ship and Herrmann's new "Malizia"

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Reviernews from the Adriatic Sea