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Revision as of 14:09, 13 September 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Ugljan Island in Croatia.
Ugljan Island lies just under three miles W of the city of Zadar on the mainland coast of Croatia, separated by the channel of the Zadarski Kanal. The island is around 12 miles long and barely two miles wide at its widest point. On its western side are the islands of Iz and Dugi Otok and to the SE is the island of Pasman, to which Ugljan is joined by a road bridge with a clearance of only 16.5 metres. The island’s proximity to Zadar makes it a popular destination on summer weekends and its hourly ferry service enables a sizeable number of residents to commute to work in the big city. Most of the island’s harbours and anchorages are spaced along the NE side of the island, including two marinas at the island’s capital, Preko roughly in the centre of the NE coast and at Olive Island Marina in U. Sutomiscica two miles NW.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland coast. During early spring and (especially) autumn conditions can be more unsettled, occasionally accompanied by violent thunderstorms - luckily of short duration - with winds of 30-35 knots or more and vicious, steep seas. In the winter the sudden, violent N wind off the mountains, the bora, is much to be feared, especially along the coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
Equally prevalent in winter - although not uncommon in summer - is the scirocco, a S/SE wind that blows up from North Africa, usually in advance of a depression moving E across the Mediterranean. Unlike the bora, the scirocco only occasionally exceeds gale force, but is still a phenomenon to be wary of, especially if on a lee coast.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Danger:
Mali Zdrelac
Entrance
Zadar is the nearest all-year port of entry.
Berthing
There are 12 principal berthing options on Ugljan Island, the marinas of Marina Preko and Olive Island Marina at U. Sutomiscica, five smaller harbours, mostly along the NE coast, and six anchorages on both sides of the island. Click on link at top right of page for Interactive map of harbours and anchorages or for full details see below.
Ports
Ports are listed anti-clockwise from Preko. Click on the appropriate port for details.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Anchorages are listed anti-clockwise from Preko.
U. Sutomiscica
U. Lukoran
U. Prtljug
U. Lamjana Mala
U. Sabusica
Prolaz Mali Zdrelac
Facilities
Water
Kuklica also at the marinas
Electricity
Kuklica also at the marinas
Toilets
At the marinas.
Showers
At the marinas.
Laundry
Seet the marinas.
Garbage
See harbour and marina entries.
Supplies
Fuel
See Preko
Cooking gas
Chandlers
In Zadar.
Services
Repairs
Some limited repair facilities at Olive Island Marina. More comprehensive range available in Zadar.
Internet
At marinas only.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
See harbour and marina entries.
Transportation
Ferries to Zadar from Preko and U. Sutomiscica (Olive Island Marina).
Eating out
See harbour and marina entries.
Tourism
Places to Visit
Ugljan Island’s proximity to Zadar on the mainland makes it a popular weekend and holiday destination for local tourists and its main harbours of Preko and Sutomiscica are invariably busy with vessels of all kinds during the summer. Several of the settlements on the island boast historic palaces from wealthy 15th or 16th century Zadar families as well as even older churches. Just off the town of Preko is the island of Galevac, which has a 15th century Franciscan monastery, and the hill above it boasts a Venetian castle.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- Ugljan at the Wikipedia
- Ugljan Tourism
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Ugljan and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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