FISHERMAN'S ROUTE
VOLCANIC ISLAND OF BRUSNIK
Sail on the gajeta falkuša toward this unusual islet, admire its Monn-like relief and walk around its Cyclops' beach!
The islet of Brusnik is protected as a Natural monument special for its geological structure as well as its flora and fauna including some endemic species. It lies 13 nautical miles west of Komiža.
The islet of Brusnik is protected as a Natural monument special for its geological structure as well as its flora and fauna including some endemic species. It lies 13 nautical miles west of Komiža.
DESCRIPTION:
Sailing to the volcanic islet of Brusnik.
Presentation of the gajeta – design, characteristics and purpose, getting acquainted with lateen rig sailing and traditional fishing tools (fish traps, longlines, fishing lines and hooks). Anchoring, setting fish traps and longlines, hiking around the islet of Brusnik, exploring the flora and fauna, listening to fishermen's stories and visit to jastožera (basins for keeping lobsters in the natural cleft which divides the islet in two), angling from the gajeta, assigning tasks on the boat – teamwork, break, hauling of fish traps and longlines, preparing lunch (traditional fish stew, brujet), swimming.
Return to Komiža.
Presentation of the gajeta – design, characteristics and purpose, getting acquainted with lateen rig sailing and traditional fishing tools (fish traps, longlines, fishing lines and hooks). Anchoring, setting fish traps and longlines, hiking around the islet of Brusnik, exploring the flora and fauna, listening to fishermen's stories and visit to jastožera (basins for keeping lobsters in the natural cleft which divides the islet in two), angling from the gajeta, assigning tasks on the boat – teamwork, break, hauling of fish traps and longlines, preparing lunch (traditional fish stew, brujet), swimming.
Return to Komiža.
TYPE OF EXPERIENCE: Traditional sailing, history, nature, adventure, gastro
ACTIVITIES: Handling ropes and fishing tools, setting and hauling fish longlines and traps, angling, hiking around the islet of Brusnik, teamwork, preparing a traditional dish, sailing
DURATION: up to 8 hours
DEPARTURE: from Komiža at 8.00 am
MAX NUMBER OF PERSONS: 10 + 2 crew members
PRIVATE FALKUŠA EXPERIENCE ON REQUEST
PRICE: 110 EUR/person
ACTIVITIES: Handling ropes and fishing tools, setting and hauling fish longlines and traps, angling, hiking around the islet of Brusnik, teamwork, preparing a traditional dish, sailing
DURATION: up to 8 hours
DEPARTURE: from Komiža at 8.00 am
MAX NUMBER OF PERSONS: 10 + 2 crew members
PRIVATE FALKUŠA EXPERIENCE ON REQUEST
PRICE: 110 EUR/person
