Krapanj

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Krapanj is an island of Croatia in the central Dalmatian county of Šibenik-Knin.

Krapanj is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the Adriatic Sea covering 0.36 km2. It is also the most densely inhabited island and has the lowest elevation (1.5 m above sea level). Krapanj is 300 m offshore at its closest point from the mainland town of Brodarica.

Charts

British Admiralty

2711

Croatian charts

MK13

MK15

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

• Zlarin

Communication

Navigation

Entrance

Sibenik is the nearest all-year port of entry.

Berthing

Anchorages

The closest one is in 1/2 mile E at the Morinje bay on the mainland.

Facilities

Water

See Holel mooring

Electricity

See Holel mooring

Toilets

See Holel mooring

Showers

See Holel mooring

Laundry

None

Garbage

At the S corner of the harbour

Supplies

Fuel

See Šibenik

Bottles gas

None

Chandlers

None

Services

Repairs

None

Internet

None

Mobile connectivity

Good

Vehicle Rentals

None

Provisioning

• Djelo grocery shop 50m NW of the ferry quay
• Konzum supermarket in Brodarica 50m N of the ferry quay

Transportation

Regular ferry to the village Brodarica on the mainland which is linked to Šibenik by a local bus.

Eating out

• A few restaurants in the village

Tourism

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

• Krapanj at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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• Sep 2016 --Vadim

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