Sestrunj

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Sestrunj 44°9.5′N, 14°59.23′E44.158333333333;14.987166666667 destination

Tiny harbour of Kablin from N - Click for larger view

Sestrunj Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia nine miles WNW of the city of Zadar. The island is sandwiched between the N ends of the adjacent islands of Dugi Otok and Ugljan. Just under four square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a population of around 45 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by tourists from the mainland. There are two small settlements on the island, the village of Kablin, situated on the SW coast of the island just over a mile N of the southernmost tip, and the alternative ferry harbour of Hrvatin on the NE coast, which is used during strong S winds. The tiny harbour of Kablin offers good shelter in the prevailing NW winds and in easterlies but is open S. The harbour of Hrvatin is sheltered from S winds but is exposed in winds from NW round to E. The island’s main village of Sestrunj is in the centre of the island, roughly equidistant from the two harbours.

Charts

British Admiralty

515

Croatian charts

MK13

Imray

M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

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.

Berthing Options

The berthing options on the island consist of the two tiny harbours serving the village of Sestrunj, U. Kablin on the SW coast and U. Hrvatin on the NE coast.

Ports

U. Kablin

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Visiting yachts berth on the inside of the southernmost jetty (the one where the ferry berths with the green light structure). Yachts must use their anchors to go stern or bows-to. Depths are 3.0 metres. Shelter on the jetty is good in N and E winds, but the inlet is open to winds from S and especially SE. In strong winds from these directions it is untenable here. Electricity can be connected but there is no water.

U. Hrvatin

Hvratin harbour is only suitable for small vessels - Click for larger view

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U. Hrvatin is the alternative harbour for the ferries in strong S winds. The harbour is even smaller than Kablin and only a small yacht could find a berth on the inside of the breakwater here. Depths are around 2.0 metres.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

There is little space to anchor off either harbour in view of the ferries. Better anchorages are to be found on nearby islands of Molat or Dugi Otok.

Offshore Islands

• Dugi Otok
• Molat

Yacht Services and Repairs

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel. Electricity can be connected on the jetty in U. Kablin.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is little do on the island, although there are reportedly the remains of an Illyrian fort.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small provisions shop in the village of Sestrunj inland.

Eateries

None.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Transportation

Ferries to Zadar and adjacent islands.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Croatia.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

• Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum

External Links

• Sestrunj at the Wikipedia

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)

Contributors to this page
Names: Athene of Lymington