Split
The western Split week: Milna, Hvar town, the Pakleni coves, Vis town, Komiža and the Blue Cave on Biševo, back via Šolta. About 110 nautical miles with one open crossing each way.
PASSAGE PROFILE
About 105 to 115 nautical miles for the week; Komiža to Maslinica (about 28 nm) is the long day, the others are 3 to 22 nm.
YACHT TYPE
Sailing yacht 40 to 48 ft or catamaran 40 to 45 ft; bareboat or skippered.
Vis and the Blue Cave from Split
Vis is the island that sailors keep coming back to: the far side of the Hvar channel, closed to visitors for most of the 20th century, with two towns, wine, tunnels and, on the islet of Biševo, the Blue Cave. This week gets there by way of Hvar and the Pakleni islands and comes back by Šolta. Legs assume 5 to 6 knots.
Saturday: Split to Milna, Brač | about 10 nm
The short first leg to Milna's marinas and village quay.
Sunday: Milna to Hvar town | about 18 nm
Down the west of Brač and across the channel to Hvar. Berth on the quay if the harbourmaster has space, or moor in the Pakleni coves and take the taxi boat in for the evening.
Monday: Hvar to Palmižana and the Pakleni coves | about 3 nm
A rest day in the archipelago: Stipanska, Ždrilca and Vinogradišće for swimming, ACI Marina Palmižana for the night. The gardens above the marina and the restaurants on the beach are the afternoon.
Tuesday: Palmižana to Vis town | about 22 nm
West across open water to Vis, the horseshoe bay with the town along its shore. Quay in Kut or Luka, or anchor. Wine bars for Vugava and Plavac, a jeep tour of the military tunnels, and dinner in Kut. Check the forecast for the north-east, which enters the harbour.
Wednesday: Vis to Komiža | about 10 nm
Round the north of the island to Komiža, the fishing town facing west. Quay with lazy lines, exposed to westerlies; Stončica on the north coast is the anchorage if it blows. Book the Blue Cave at the harbour agencies for Thursday morning.
Thursday: Komiža, Biševo and on to Maslinica, Šolta | about 28 nm
Motor 5 nm to Biševo at 09:00, take the rowing boat into the cave when the light is right, swim at Porat bay, then sail north-east with the maestral to Maslinica at the west tip of Šolta: Marina Martinis Marchi, the town quay or the Šešula anchorage. The longest leg, but downwind.
Friday: Maslinica to Split | about 12 nm
Up the west coast of Šolta and across to the base for the afternoon check-in and fuel. Last evening in the palace.
Variations
If the cave is closed by swell, Ravnik's Green Cave off Vis or the beach at Stiniva are the substitutes. For a beginner crew, Vis can be replaced by Stari Grad and the Pakleni islands, which keeps every leg under 20 nm. Bases and availability on our Split charter page.
Questions about the Split and Vis itinerary
Is the Blue Cave guaranteed?
No. It closes in swell or a westerly, and the light is only right between about 11:00 and 13:00. Keep Thursday morning free for it and have the Green Cave as plan B.
Are the Vis crossings difficult?
22 and 28 nm of open water in a summer maestral is a normal charter day; a bura or a strong jugo forecast is the reason to stay in the channels.
Can we skip Hvar town?
Yes. Milna to Palmižana directly (about 12 nm) and two nights in the Pakleni islands gives a quieter start.
What does Seeksail need to advise us?
Dates, cabins, licence held, skipper or not, and how important the cave is. We shortlist three yachts in the Split area with a recommendation.
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