Šepurine
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''Šepurine'' is one of two harbours on [[Prvic]] Island in [[Croatia]] (the other being [[Prvic Luka]]), lies on the W coast of the island facing the island of [[Tijat]] a mile to the W. Sepurine was the family home of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor Faust Vrancic, often described as the Croatian Leonardo da Vinci, whose 17th century masterwork, ''Machinae Novae'', described inventions as varied as tide mills, suspension bridges and the parachute. The family’s mansion survives today, although the scholar’s remains are interred in the parish church of [[Prvic Luka]]. | ''Šepurine'' is one of two harbours on [[Prvic]] Island in [[Croatia]] (the other being [[Prvic Luka]]), lies on the W coast of the island facing the island of [[Tijat]] a mile to the W. Sepurine was the family home of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor Faust Vrancic, often described as the Croatian Leonardo da Vinci, whose 17th century masterwork, ''Machinae Novae'', described inventions as varied as tide mills, suspension bridges and the parachute. The family’s mansion survives today, although the scholar’s remains are interred in the parish church of [[Prvic Luka]]. | ||
| - | There is a very small and crowded harbour immediately S of the village, where a | + | There is a very small and crowded harbour immediately S of the village, where a smaller yacht may be able to squeeze in alongside, and a jetty 200 metres S where a yacht can go alongside or stern/bows-to using the anchor. Shelter in the harbour is good in winds from N round to SE but poor with winds from NW round to S. |
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There are just two berthing options in Sepurine, the old harbour and the jetty 200 metres S of the harbour. There is also an anchorage at '''U. Kobila''' 500 metres S of the old harbour. See below for details. | There are just two berthing options in Sepurine, the old harbour and the jetty 200 metres S of the harbour. There is also an anchorage at '''U. Kobila''' 500 metres S of the old harbour. See below for details. | ||
| - | {{Image right| | + | {{Image right| SepurineHarbour2.jpg| The old harbour of Sepurine is very crammed }} |
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| text=The old harbour of Sepurine, while the closest berthing option to the village, is both very cramped and quite shallow. Shelter in this position is good in all but strong W and SW winds. | | text=The old harbour of Sepurine, while the closest berthing option to the village, is both very cramped and quite shallow. Shelter in this position is good in all but strong W and SW winds. | ||
| - | The only berth suitable for a yacht is alongside the outer end of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour, where there | + | The only berth suitable for a larger yacht is alongside the outer end of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour, where there are two bollards and space for just one yacht. |
| - | Depths here are 3.0 metres but shoal to | + | Depths here and in the harbour entrance are 3.0 metres but quickly shoal to 2.0 metres or less once past the ‘elbow’. A smaller yacht may lie alongside on the S side of the harbour, although there is little to tie on to other than a lamppost. There are no facilities on the quay. |
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| text=There is room for 3-4 yachts to berth alongside (or more if stern/bows-to using the anchor) on the N side of the jetty 200 metres S of the old harbour. Depths here range from 2.0 metres at the root to 3.0 metres at the end. Shelter here is adequate in winds from N round to SE but poor in winds from NW round to SW. Berths here can be affected by the afternoon sea breeze, which blows from NW. | | text=There is room for 3-4 yachts to berth alongside (or more if stern/bows-to using the anchor) on the N side of the jetty 200 metres S of the old harbour. Depths here range from 2.0 metres at the root to 3.0 metres at the end. Shelter here is adequate in winds from N round to SE but poor in winds from NW round to SW. Berths here can be affected by the afternoon sea breeze, which blows from NW. | ||
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| + | {{Image right| SepurineQuay.jpg| Yacht berth on the end of the breakwater, Sepurine }} | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | {{Image right| | + | {{Image right| SepurineRok.jpg| Church of St Rok, Sepurine }} |
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| - | The town of Sepurine contains several imposing mansions from the 17th to 19th centuries, including the former family home of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_Vran%C4%8Di%C4%87 Faust Vrancic]. The 17th century Church of St Rok contains a flamboyant Baroque altar and nearby is a cemetery dating back to the 9th century, where a number of interesting | + | The town of Sepurine contains several imposing mansions from the 17th to 19th centuries, including the former family home of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faust_Vran%C4%8Di%C4%87 Faust Vrancic]. The 17th century Church of St Rok contains a flamboyant Baroque altar and nearby is a cemetery dating back to the 9th century, where a number of interesting archaeological remains have been discovered. |
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | Several restaurants and café/bars | + | Several restaurants and café/bars around the harbour. |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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Revision as of 16:30, 7 October 2016
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 Harbour of Sepurine from WSW |
Šepurine is one of two harbours on Prvic Island in Croatia (the other being Prvic Luka), lies on the W coast of the island facing the island of Tijat a mile to the W. Sepurine was the family home of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor Faust Vrancic, often described as the Croatian Leonardo da Vinci, whose 17th century masterwork, Machinae Novae, described inventions as varied as tide mills, suspension bridges and the parachute. The family’s mansion survives today, although the scholar’s remains are interred in the parish church of Prvic Luka.
There is a very small and crowded harbour immediately S of the village, where a smaller yacht may be able to squeeze in alongside, and a jetty 200 metres S where a yacht can go alongside or stern/bows-to using the anchor. Shelter in the harbour is good in winds from N round to SE but poor with winds from NW round to S.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 2774
- 2773
- Croatian charts
- MK15
- Imray
- M25
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.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Sepurine. Depths in the harbour entrance are only 3.0 metres and depths are similar on the jetty S of the harbour. Sepurine is thus unsuitable for large or deep draft yachts.
Entrance
Sibenik on the mainland is the nearest year-round port of entry.
Berthing
There are just two berthing options in Sepurine, the old harbour and the jetty 200 metres S of the harbour. There is also an anchorage at U. Kobila 500 metres S of the old harbour. See below for details.
Šepurine old harbour
Šepurine old harbour [[Šepurine#Šepurine old harbour|Šepurine old harbour]] 43°44.028'N, 015°47.186'E The old harbour of Sepurine, while the closest berthing option to the village, is both very cramped and quite shallow. Shelter in this position is good in all but strong W and SW winds.
The only berth suitable for a larger yacht is alongside the outer end of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour, where there are two bollards and space for just one yacht.
Depths here and in the harbour entrance are 3.0 metres but quickly shoal to 2.0 metres or less once past the ‘elbow’. A smaller yacht may lie alongside on the S side of the harbour, although there is little to tie on to other than a lamppost. There are no facilities on the quay.Šepurine jetty
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Šepurine anchorage [[Šepurine#Šepurine anchorage|Šepurine anchorage]] 43°43.994'N, 015°47.161'E Between the old harbour and the jetty. Depth 6 m.
Alternatively, anchorage U. Kobila 500 metres S of the old harbour.
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel berth. No water or electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town of Sepurine contains several imposing mansions from the 17th to 19th centuries, including the former family home of the renowned Croatian scholar and inventor Faust Vrancic. The 17th century Church of St Rok contains a flamboyant Baroque altar and nearby is a cemetery dating back to the 9th century, where a number of interesting archaeological remains have been discovered.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Small provisions store
- Fruit and vegetable market
- Fish market
Eateries
Several restaurants and café/bars around the harbour.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Near the harbour.
Transport
Daily ferries to Sibenik and Vodice.
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
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Šepurine and this page's details validated:
- July 2016 --Athene of Lymington
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