Renting a boat in Bol & discovering the Brač, Dalmatia Coasts? We will find the perfect boat for you. Bol is the largest town on the southern coast of Brač Island. It is a perfect starting point from where we can visit the island of Hvar, which is regarded as the sunniest island on the Adriatic. You can learn what weather you should expect when sailing in Bol, and we also provide you with seven days sailing itinerary.
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Bol is located in Croatia, Split-Dalmatia County, at the foot of the Vidova Gora mountain in the southeast. It is the largest establishment on the southern shore of Brač Island.
Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters, gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Trogir, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail from Trogir, one of the following qualifications is necessary: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), RYA Day Skipper Course, valid Navigational and VHF licenses. Alternatively: ICC (International Certificate of Competence), Int. IPC (International Proficiency Certificate, USA), NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials, Int.) OR: [UK] RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Certificate or higher, [USA] Sailing ‘Basic Keelboat’ or higher, [DE] ‘Sportbootführerschein See’ or higher, [FR] le Permis Plaisance Additionally, the following documents are necessary: Valid travel documents: USA citizens: EU regulations mandate USA passport holders to have at least three months of validity beyond the planned departure date from Croatia., European Union (EU) citizens: No visa required. Canadian citizens: No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper
If you choose Brač Island, alongside Bol we particularly recommend Milna, where you can choose from three ports. We are going to show you the other docking places nearby.
The port of Bol is located on the southern coast of Brač Island, about halfway between Milna and Sumartin. Because of its small size, it can be hard to find a free berth during the main season. The depth of the water is 6–7 metres near the entrance and 2 metres at the pier. They provide drinking water, electricity, laundry as well as cafés and restaurants.
Milna has 3 ports and can accommodate more than 300 boats. The largest is ACI Marina Milna, offering 170 berths for boats up to 40 metres. The depth of the seabed is 6 metres. You can choose from many quality services here, and you can refuel.
Marina Vlaska is on the northern side of the Bay of Milna. It has 71 berths for boats up to 25 metres. The depth is 15 metres.
Yacht Club Milna has 100 berths for boats up to 30 metres. The depth is 3 metres. Milna sailing, rent a boat Milna
Sutivan is located on the westernmost part of the north coast of Brač. It is only 7 kilometres from Supetar. The port can accommodate smaller yachts, but larger boats can only anchor in front of the bay. The depth at the entrance is 6 metres, and 2-3 metres along the quay.
Supetar’s outer port is reserved for ferries and commercial vessels. In contrast, mostly smaller boats and yachts use the inner basin. The depth of the seabed at the entrance is 6 metres, 5 metres in the outer basin, and 3-4 metres in the inner basin. sailing in Supetar, boat hire Supetar
The Port of Pučišća is located on the northeast coast of the island of Brač. It provides 25 berths for boats, of which 8-10 are usually available for yachts. The depth of the seabed along the quay is 1, 2-2, 3 metres, and 3, 5-4, 3 metres in the middle of the port.
The peaceful, quiet Sumartin lies at the eastern tip of Brač. It is the youngest settlement on the island. From the marina, you can see Makarska. They are connected by ferry. The depth of the seabed is 1-3, 7 metres. Sumartin sailing
The port of this cosy town can accept a total of 150 boats. The depth of the water is 13 metres near the entrance, and 4–5 metres at the town pier. They offer cafés, restaurants and an information office as well. Stari Grad sailing
The Stiniva Marina can accommodate a total of 8 boats. The depth of the water is 2–4.5 metres. If you are hungry, you can find a small restaurant in the bay.
This popular docking place of Hvar Island provides protection against the northern wind. However, southern and northwestern winds can cause significant waves. They offer several high-quality services including fuelling. Hvar island sailing,Hvar boat rental
ACI Marina Palmižana is one of the safest harbours on the Adriatic Sea. It is located on the northeastern part of Saint Klement Island, which belongs to the Pakleni archipelago. It is open seasonally, from the 1st of April until the 31st of October. There are 180 permanent berths for boats with a maximum length of 30 metres. The maximum depth of the water is 3–8 metres. They provide showers, Wi-Fi, cafés, and restaurants and you can even find a grocery store here.
ACI Marina Vrboska is located in a breathtaking natural environment. You can admire lavender fields, olive trees and vineyards nearby. They have 119 berths for ships as long as 20 metres. The depth of the water is 5 metres. The port has every service you might need, including a fuel station.
The port offers 54 berths for ships as long as 40 metres. The depth of the water is 2.70–4 metres at the northern shores, and varies between 1.50–3.70 metres at the southern shores. They offer water, electricity and showers.
Sućuraj is located in the eastern part of Hvar Island, in a bay that bears the same name. West from the ferry port, you can find 9 berths for yachts. The depth of the water is 2-3 metres.
Marina Zlatan Otok, a port run by a family, is located in a small village called Sveta Nedjelja. It can accept ships up to 18 metres long, and the depth of the water is 4 metres. Ships up to 40 metres long can dock on the outer side of the mole. The port opens at the end of May or beginning of June and closes in October.
The little port is located on the southern shore of Hvar Island, near Šćedro Island. Smaller yachts can dock at the mole – the depth of the water is 2-3 metres here. Bigger vessels can dock at the mole where the depth is 6–16 metres.
The centre of the Island of Vis is the town of the same name, located in a large, protected bay. The marina can accommodate 70 boats, up to 20 metres in length. As for winds, the Bora and the Jugo can make berthing more difficult. When they are blowing stronger, it is better berthing at the southeastern side of the bay, at the nearby town of Kut. The depth of the seabed here is 2, 5-4, 5 metres. If you have to refuel, there is a refuelling station at Marina Vis. sailing in Vis, rent a boat Vis
The harbour of Komiža is on the northeastern side of a wide bay. It has 30 berths for boats up to 20 metres in length. The seabed is 6 metres deep. The harbour offers excellent protection from northern and eastern winds, but the southern Jugo can cause some waves. Komiža sailing
If you sail to Bol, you should definitely explore the other wonderful holiday resorts in the area, too. Stari Grad, Vrboska, Jelsa, Vela Stiniva Bay, Podgora, Makarska and Sumartin offer unforgettable experiences.
If you like hiking, the Vidova Gora mountain has an excellent hiking route. Would you like to see valuable monuments? You should visit the Dominican Monastery on the Glavica peninsula or the Blaca Monastery slightly further from Bol. The latter is unique because it was nominated for a World Heritage Site in 2007.
One of the most frequently used ingredients is olive, which grows in Bol as well. If you are looking for a delicious meal, the Ranc Restaurant or the Konoba Mendula are excellent choices. Both are characterized by the first-class service and are great value for money.
Zlatni Rat is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic Sea thanks to its crystal clear waters. It is a tongue-shaped land that is constantly changing its form due to currents and waves. There are showers, a restaurant on the pebble beach, and you can also rent beach umbrellas and sun lounges.
The beach is a water sports paradise. You can go surfing, snorkelling, kayaking, wakeboarding, water skiing and ride a jet ski. If you want to avoid crowded places, there are some beautiful rocky bays in the area.
The pebbly beach is located in Murvica. From here you can not only admire the hills covered with vineyards but the nearby islands as well. If you are looking for a delicious meal, you should visit the restaurant nearby; you can taste the specialties of the region here.
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The Middle Dalmatian area has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry, while winters are incredibly mild. The average temperature in July is 25, 3 °C, and it is 8, 3 °C in January. Do you love swimming? The temperature of the sea might reach 25.1 °C in August.
The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Bol. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Bol shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Bol shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
Day 1. Bol – Stari Grad (Mooring Bouys) 15, 59 km (9, 69 nm), Day 2. Stari Grad (Mooring Bouys) – Vrboska (ACI Marina) 23, 31 km (14, 48 nm), Day 3. Vrboska (ACI Marina) – Jelsa 2, 97 km (1, 84 nm), Day 4. Jelsa – Vela Stiniva-bay 10, 01 km (6, 22 nm), Day 5. Vela Stiniva-bay – Podgora 23, 64 km (14, 69 nm), Day 6. Podgora – Makarska 7, 73 km (4, 80 nm), Day 7. Makarska – Sumartin – Bol 31, 38 km (19, 5 nm)
Day 1. Bol – Stari Grad (Mooring Bouys) 15, 59 km (9, 69 nm), Day 2. Stari Grad (Mooring Bouys) – Vis (Marina Vis) 36, 41 km (22, 62 nm), Day 3. Vis (Marina Vis) – Komiža 19, 71 km (12, 25 nm), Day 4. Komiža – Vela Luka 57, 84 km (35, 94 nm), Day 5. Vela Luka – Lovište 42, 09 km (26, 15 nm), Day 6. Lovište – Sućuraj 22, 07 km (13, 72 nm), Day 7. Sućuraj – Sumartin – Bol 51, 17 km (31, 8 nm)
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