Uvala Crkvena dražica
cove · Rab · Istria and Kvarner
Uvala Crkvena dražica is a cove on the island of Rab, in the Istria and Kvarner cruising area.
The nearest town is Lopar.
It lies in Little Kvarner.
Rab is part of the Kvarner islands.
Also known as Uvala Javorno.
The bay opens towards the north-west (311°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (jugo) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east (bora) and south-west wind.
No shelter in north, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 12.2 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north (276°–356°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (19 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Uvala Mali Samotorac, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Uvala Mali Samotorac, 2.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Uvala Mel, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Uvala Zaškoljići, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Uvala Saramić, 7.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Uvala Mel marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marića dražica cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Uvala Ciganka cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Uvala Zaškoljići cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Uvala Dubac cove · 2 NM by sea
- Uvala Sturič cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Istria and Kvarner by wind
More places – Rab
- Uvala Velika Armata cove
- Barbat marina
- Uvala Crnika marina
- Uvala Mali Mel cove
Questions
Is Uvala Crkvena dražica sheltered from the bora?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Uvala Mali Samotorac, 2.3 NM by sea.
Is Uvala Crkvena dražica sheltered from the jugo?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Uvala Crkvena dražica?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Uvala Crkvena dražica?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Good holding. Room to anchor: medium (about 7.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Uvala Crkvena dražica?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.