Full Description & Details
Sportska lucica Marjan is a sports harbour on the north side of the Marjan peninsula, at the western edge of Split, Croatia. It sits on the southeast shore of the Bay of Kastela, just east of Marina Spinut and next to the suburb of Poljud. The harbour is one of three private yacht club marinas in the area, with berths controlled by the Sportska Lucica Marjan YC, the Sportska Lucica Mornar YC, and the Sportska Lucica Poljud YC. It is protected to some extent from north and west winds by two short breakwaters, but remains completely open to winds from the west and southwest.
The harbour offers a total of 450 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in length, with depths ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 metres in the outer part and 1.5 to 2.0 metres in the inner part. Laid moorings are provided at all berths, and yachts berth stern or bows to as directed by club staff. Berthing assistance may be available. The maximum depth is 4.0 metres, and the harbour is not suitable for overnight stays, as none of the three clubs accepts visiting yachts for the night.
Facilities on site include a restaurant, a minimarket or provisions store, and a chandlery. A small boatyard offers hard standing for up to 50 yachts, a 20-tonne slipway, a 5-tonne crane, and some engine, electrical, and electronic repairs, as well as paint works. Security is described as moderate. The harbour is about three kilometres from the centre of Split, which has an international airport about 20 kilometres to the west, plus rail and bus connections and ferries to Rijeka, Dubrovnik, and Ancona in Italy.
Skippers should note that this is a private sports harbour, not a guest marina. There are no visitor berths, and overnight stays are not permitted. The main hazards are the exposure to west and southwest winds, which can make the harbour uncomfortable or unsafe in those conditions. The best time to visit is in settled weather, and it is wise to contact the relevant yacht club in advance if you need any assistance, though visiting yachts are generally not accommodated.
How to get there
Sportska lucica Marjan lies on the southeast shore of the Bay of Kastela, entered between Cape Ciovo at the eastern extremity of the island of Ciovo and the wooded peninsula of Cape Marjan, about two miles west of Split. Once round the Marjan peninsula, leave a green light buoy just north of Cape Marjan to starboard and continue east along the peninsula. Marina Spinut is the first harbour encountered, about a mile east of Cape Marjan, and Sportska lucica Marjan lies just half a mile across the bay northeast of Marina Spinut.
The berths are spread across a series of piers and pontoons owned by the three yacht clubs. There is no specific VHF channel published for Sportska lucica Marjan; contact the individual yacht clubs by telephone or email for any enquiries. The harbour is about three kilometres from the centre of Split, which is a major transport hub with an international airport 20 kilometres to the west, good rail links, and ferries to Rijeka, Dubrovnik, and Ancona.
Formal entry procedures are not detailed in the sources, but as a private sports harbour, visiting yachts are generally not accepted for overnight stays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sportska lucica Marjan accept visiting yachts for overnight stays?
No, Sportska lucica Marjan does not accept visiting yachts for overnight stays. The berths belong to three private yacht clubs, and none of them has places for guests.
What is the maximum depth and length of yacht at Sportska lucica Marjan?
Sportska lucica Marjan has berths for yachts up to 25 metres in length, with depths ranging from 2.5 to 4.0 metres in the outer part and 1.5 to 2.0 metres in the inner part.
What facilities are available at Sportska lucica Marjan?
Sportska lucica Marjan has a restaurant, a minimarket, and a chandlery. There is also a small boatyard with hard standing for up to 50 yachts, a 20-tonne slipway, a 5-tonne crane, and some engine, electrical, and electronic repairs.
How is Sportska lucica Marjan protected from wind and weather?
Sportska lucica Marjan is protected to some extent from north and west winds by two short breakwaters, but it is completely open to winds from the west and southwest.
How do I contact Sportska lucica Marjan?
There is no published VHF channel for Sportska lucica Marjan. Contact the individual yacht clubs, such as Sportska Lucica Mornar YC, by telephone or email for any enquiries.
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