Yachtsmen who come to sail in the waters round Split will be able to satisfy their 
curiosity in various ways, starting from the hospitality in the town of Split, and going on to the weather conditions, which are very often close to the ideal for sailing, the geographical position of the islands and coastline that are said to be the most beautiful and interesting in the Mediterranean. In addition there are details of the rich cultural and inherited past, a mine of information, workshop and other services, the wining and dining scene, all together in contact with the hosts, known for their charm and kindness.
REPORTING REGULATIONS
All foreign vessels over 3 m in length and all vessels with an engine rated over 4kW, irrespective of length, most report at a Port Authority Office.
The following are required for reporting:
- Certificate or other appropriate registration document
- Proof of seaworthiness
- Proof of ownership or right to use
- Documents proving seamanship
- Current insurance policy
- Crew list
In addition:
- Report a radio transmitter if present on board
- Report underwater activity equipment
- Report auxiliary boat if longer than 3 m or with an engine rated at more than 4kW
- Compass and valid charts and pilots
If there is no registration document, the Port Authority will carry out and charge for an inspection of the boat on the spot. An insurance policy can be obtained in the Port Authority. A crew list will be verified by the Port Authority or an office of the PA. The owner of the vessel is bound to report any change in the crew.
If the owner of a vessel is a person domiciled abroad, he/she is bound to authorise a person to command the vessel in Croatia.
Charter work can be carried out with a foreign vessel if the vessel is temporarily leased to a Croatian firm that has obtained a permit for this activity from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transportation and Tourism. Apart from these basic costs, in this case the charter vessel will pay a basic charge for the report and for a special inspection of the vessel.
Each foreign vessel and boat must have vignette and certified passenger list for the navigation in Croatian territorial waters.
Registration and vignette are issued by harbour master's office for a period of one year.(Official gazette no 181, www.nn.hr) Maritime Law from 12 January, 2005.Before departing the country (sea route only) the departure of the vessel must be reported at the Port Authority, and the departure is entered into the navigation license.
VHF IN EMERGENCIES
Danger signals:
- MAYDAY is a signal indicating that a boat is in danger and is seeking emergency assistance.
- PAN-PAN: this signal is used to indicate that we wish to submit an urgent message that relates to the safety of crew or vessel
- SECURITE is a sign of warning, meaning that the coastal or ships transmitter wishes to broadcast a message relating to meteorological or navigational warning.The National Rescue Centre is in Rijeka, tel. 9155
SAILING REGATTAS
VIŠKA REGATTA
Split - Vis - Split
Time: October
Organiser: Jedriličarski klub Labud
HR-21000 SPLIT
Uvala baluni 9
Tel/Fax: +385 (0)21 398 583
labud@jklabud.hr
www.jklabud.hr
JABUKA REGATTA
Vodice - Komorica - Jabuka -Blitvenica - Vodice
Time: November
Information: Mob: + 385 (0)91 568 49 82
jk_tijat_vodice@yahoo.com
NEW-YEAR REGATTA
Hvar
International regatta for the Laser and Optimist classes
Organiser: Jedriličarski klub Zvir
www.jkzvir.hr
ACI T - Mobile Cup
(matchrace)
Split
Time: May
Organiser: Yacht Club Croatia - Opatija (YCC) and Adriatic Croatia International Club ltd. - Opatija (ACI)HR-51410 OPATIJA
M. Tita 151
Tel: +385 (0)51 271 288
Fax: +385 (0)51 271 824
aci.jkc@ri.htnet.hr
www.aci-club.hr