Isola di Molat – Baia di Brgulje

Brgulje (Berguglie) on the Croatian island of Molat, is a protected boat anchorage on sandy bottoms, located in the bay of the same name, just behind the islet of Brguljski. It is also the arrival point of the hydrofoil, which causes wave motion.

To get to Brgulije the approach from the west is recommended, to the east the entrance is difficult due to the forced passage between islands where in some places the water depth is shallow (e.g. 1.5 meters at Malo Zaplo). To the west, on the other hand, the passage is easier; at night refer to the fifteen-second flashing white beacon on the left and the three-second flashing white beacon on the right. In front of the first lighthouse described is a shoal, depth 8 meters.

As a nautical resort in Croatia, Brgulje is well known and appreciated by yachtsmen (sailboats mainly), thanks to the enchanting bay that encloses it. The bay, where boats and yachts often anchor, is one of the safest anchorages on the entire island. It is protected from all winds, and in addition to 30 moorings along the quay, many buoys are available and there is room for about 200 boats at anchor, as well as 30 moorings along the shore. Most of the buoys are located between the town of Berguglie and the small island opposite; in a sirocco, waves rise and stopping even at the buoys is not convenient. Water and light at the dock, possibility of refueling only by appointment, all information at the port number below. There is also a restaurant and a small convenience store type store. For nighttime entry rely on the green light flashing three seconds placed at the dock where the ferry stops.

For stopping at the buoys, remember that by mooring to one of these (in good condition) on average a ten-meter long boat with sea force 7 – 8 will be safe. As the length of the boat increases, the strength of the wind must decrease; for a 15-meter boat, the buoy can safely maintain the mooring in sea force 6 – 7 and so on. However, it is recommended to always check the tightness of the line since maintenance may be lacking and the condition of the lines suffers from fast wear and tear. It often happens that the dead body placed at the base tips over and once it assumes this position, due to continuous rubbing, wears out the line very quickly. In summary remember once moored to give a short back stroke to check the actual tightness.