Croatia charter -options for changing dates

[Baggywrinkle]

My yacht is based in Italy and I had hoped to sail to Croatia as usual in September. Does anybody know if there are any restrictions for UK person to sail from Italy to Croatia and where one would search for data on this topic.

Try filling out one of these ...

Enter Croatia

... and look here ...

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[GeorgeTina]

Thanks Baggywrinkle I have filled in both forms and received a paper to show on my "windscreen". The form does allow me to select "own vessel" so there is some hope. May have to sail to UMAG to try entry and if refused sail back. Bit of a pain but worth a try.

 

[MoodySabre]

My understanding is that Croatia is open to tourists if they are chartering but you cant enter by yacht. why not just go as planned?

We are risk averse. Not just because I’m an old git but because my d-i-l is an NHS midwife. Decisions needed to be made a few weeks ago and that seemed the most sensible.

 

[Metabarca]

GeorgeTina,
Be aware that if you are sailing through Slovene waters (which you will to reach Umago if setting off from anywhere north of Aprilia), your vessel must be registered. If you're on the British SSR, no problem, but if your yacht flies an Italian flag it's potentially an issue if your boat is a natante, i.e. one without registration. The Slovenes have said they will start enforcing the law as of now and there is the potential for high fines.

 

[GeorgeTina]

Thanks for the warning but our yacht is on the ssr register and is UK flagged. Not had a problem so far but have been checked by the Italian and Croatia marine services. No problems but I double check all paper work and am always polite to the authorities. !!

 

[Metabarca]

Also remember that the Italian authorities now require you to check out of the country; you might face their wrath upon returning if you don't!

 

[GeorgeTina]

Yes - Had to go to the police station to check out for the last two years. Used to just have to email them. Bit of a pain as you can only do it on the day you are leaving so you cannot go early. We get round this by going the evening before but then you are required to leave before 8.00. There is normally a patrol boat (rib full of police in black with guns!!!) on the direct route to Croatia.

 

[Metabarca]

'grief! Where do you sail from? I have never come across any Italian patrol boat doing much prowling in my neck of the woods, and there's a constant coming and going to Slovenia and beyond.