S/YJane & Darcy

From Kaprije to Luka Dvrenik Veli

We briefly explored Kaprije. After the checklist and a small addition of engine oil we are ready to go. We left the harbor and set our course to reach Uvala Necujam in Šolta Island. This revealed to be too aspirational, if only because we had a very late start in the morning. Along the way we decided then to shorten the route and seek an anchorage in Luka Drveni Veli.

Download here the waypoints for this trip – Warning, never use waypoints for navigation without previously validating them on your plotter.

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After leaving the harbor there is a narrow sound between the island of Kaprije and Kakan. Right after that a second one between Veli and Mali Kamesnjak islets, both almost at 170(T). Once you leave Mali Kamsnjak to port, change course to 130(T). Continue until the islet of Hrbosnjak and its red light are to port. Then you can have a long 11M leg at 135(T). Continue until the light of Hrid Mulo is on the port beam.

Another long leg of approx. 6M. At 120(T), we leave the LH of Hrid Vela Muljica and the islet of Arkandel to port. We continue for 95(T) until the entrance of the harbor is visible to starboard.

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It is a quiet crossing. Unfortunately, the wind doesn’t allow us to sail. We decide to motorsail and add one knot on top of the engine speed. We are mostly on our own, it is peaceful and great. We see just one large catamaran in the distance and one smaller sailing boat at the port beam. It is amazing to think how crowded it gets during the summer. A big squall misses us by a few mile and we manage to stay dry. This is a big relief, because the bimini’s arches need to be straightened to keep the water out.

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When we finally approach the channel leading into the Trogir/Split area, we realize that our goal is not realistic. Reaching Uvala Necujam before dark is unattainable. We prefer to get acquainted with the boat in safe conditions. We have three sets of water pilots on board, Dutch, German and English. They all point at Luka Drvenik Veli as a good and safe anchorage.

And there ends the second day. We are really happy about how the boat behaves. The only regret is that we do not have a functioning stove yet. We go for another cold dinner.