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Croatia

Croatia
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Capital: Zagreb
Language: Croatian
Currency: Kuna
More notes about the country

Background

The history and background of Croatia is best observed on Wikipedia

General notes on cruising/sailing in the region?

Climate & Weather

Northern Croatia has a temperate continental climate whereas central, semi-mountainous and mountainous regions have a mountainous climate. The entire Adriatic coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild along the coast, while winter is cold and snowy in central and northern regions. The average temperature in the inland in January ranges from 0 to 2°C, August 19 to 23°C. The average temperature at the seaside is higher: January 6 to 11°C, August 21 to 27°C.

There are number of indentified localized winds but Bora, Sirocco and Northwestern wind blow most often.

Bora is a dry and cold wind blowing in bursts from the north-northeast to the east-northeast direction. Bora may be associated with stormy weather, with wind reaching 100 knots or more. The direction in which the wind blows is mostly influenced by the configuration of the shore. The strength of Bora is explained by the existence of warm air over the surface of the sea, and a cold layer of air above mountain ranges in the littoral, which cause a strong streaming due to equating of the pressure.

Sirocco is a warm and moist wind which blows from the east-southeast to south-southwest direction. Sirocco brings high waves and rain. This wind is a characteristic for the southern Adriatic, where it blows longer and stronger than in the northern part. In the summer, it usually blows for a couple of days, and in the winter it can last for a couple of weeks. The signs of the oncoming Sirocco are the calmness of the sea, weak changeable winds, and dimness of the horizon, the increase of the temperature and moisture, and the gradual decrease of the pressure.

The landward breeze is a daily, thermic wind blowing from the direction of the Northwest, and arises as the land and the sea heat at a different rate. It occurs from the spring to the autumn, and during the day, it often changes the direction. The landward breeze blows more in the southern Adriatic than in the northern Adriatic.

The Stiff Breeze is a wind opposite of the landward breeze. It blows during the night from the direction of the north/north-east in the northern Adriatic, and in the southern Adriatic, from the east or south-east. It's at its peak before the dawn, and then subsides.

Sources of weather forecast info.

Charts

The charts produced by the Hydrographic Office of the Croatian Republic are accurate and reliable. The Italian authorities also cover the area as does the Admiralty, which offers a different slicing up of the country; this may be useful in some cases. For instance, to approach Vis from the north (Primosten), the Admiralty chart enables the whole passage to planned on a single chart, while with the Croatian charts, two would be required.

Special Navigation Notes

Any navigation notes here.

Local Radio Nets

Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.

Arrival/Departure procedures

On arrival at a Port of Entry in Croatia, fly the "Q" flag, remain on board and await the officials to come aboard for clearance formalities. Should the officials not arrive after a reasonable time, the skipper should report to the local police for passport control, then proceed to Customs and then to the Harbour Master. The crew must not leave the yacht until the formalities are completed. The police must also issue ALL the crewmembers with a registration card.

Cruising Permit
A multiple entry/exit cruising permit is issued on arrival at the port of entry and is valid for the calendar year. This cruising permit must be stamped at each major port by the Harbour Master and Customs officer. The permit allows the vessel to cruise along the entire Croatian coast, including the islands (except for some prohibited areas).

To obtain your cruising permit (on first entry into Croatia), you must complete a crew list, produce a certificate of competence for the skipper (in accordance with the requirements of the vessel’s flag country’s regulations), third party insurance and definitive proof of ownership of the vessel (or documented permission to use the vessel).

The cruising permit is a disc that must be prominently displayed on your vessel - the copy of the permit is held, along with the crew list, by the officials. It is important to note that should anyone be found aboard your yacht that is not listed on your crew list you can be charged with illegal charter.

Departure from Croatia
After officially checking out from a Croatian Port of Entry, the yacht must leave Croatian waters as quickly as possible.

Immigration & Customs

Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.

Immigration
Details here?

Customs
Firearms and ammunition MUST be declared on arrival. These will be officially sealed and re-checked when checking out. Full details of firearms and ammunition must be included on the cruising permit.

All radio transceivers must be declared and an operator's permit produced.

PETS:- Dogs and cats require a veterinary certificate showing that the animal has been innoculated against rabies between 15 days and six months previous. All animals need a general health certificate and to have had all the necessary vaccinations. More information and updates can be found at http://www.croatia.hr

Documentation Required
For latest requirements see the Official website - click "English", then click "Sea". then click "Nautics".

Visas

Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa for visits under 90 days:-
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Honduras, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaraqua, Norway, Panama, Paraquay, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, U.S.A., Uruguay, Vatican City State, Venezuela.
Details of current visa requirements are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. If required, it is advisable to obtain a visa in advance.

Fees and Charges

Details? (Quote date)

Health & Security

Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.

Ports & Popular Stops

Dubrovnic's Old Port
A world Heritage site.

Mainland

Offshore Islands

Restricted Areas

Details

Cruiser's Friends

Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".

References & Publications

Books, Guides, etc.

Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions

Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum

External Links

  • http://www.comoy.com/saillinks.html for a list of websites pertinent to sailing in the Adriatic (especially Dalmatia), including weather, airport, chart and other information.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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