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| - | The village and small harbour of Silo is situated on the NE coast of the island of Krk in Croatia, two miles SE of the landlocked inlet of Zaton Soline and and a similar distance SW of the mainland town of Crikvenica. The harbour is at the head of a wide bay, Uvala Stipanja, which is protected on its E side by a long, narrow spit. There is a tiny and shallow marina at the root of the spit, which is invariably filled to capacity with local motor boats, and a small harbour E of the village itself which offers some protection from northerly winds behind a short breakwater. | + | The village and small harbour of Silo is situated on the NE coast of the island of Krk in Croatia, two miles SE of the landlocked inlet of Zaton Soline and and a similar distance SW of the mainland town of Crikvenica. The harbour is at the head of a wide bay, Uvala Stipanja, which is protected on its E side by a long, narrow spit. There is a tiny and shallow marina at the root of the spit, which is invariably filled to capacity with local motor boats, and a small harbour E of the village itself which offers some protection from northerly winds behind a short breakwater. |
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia]]. | For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia]]. | ||
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| + | ; British Admiralty | ||
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| + | ; Croatian charts | ||
| + | : MK 5 (Rijeka Bay) | ||
| + | ; Imray | ||
| + | : M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab) | ||
==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
| + | {{Image right|SiloSpit.jpg |Promontory of Rt Silo - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
There are no dangers in the approach to Silo, but note that if approaching from S or E that a shallow patch extends off Rt Silo, the spit that encloses the bay on the E side, for some 200 metres. | There are no dangers in the approach to Silo, but note that if approaching from S or E that a shallow patch extends off Rt Silo, the spit that encloses the bay on the E side, for some 200 metres. | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
Silo is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is [[Rijeka]]. | Silo is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is [[Rijeka]]. | ||
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| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing Options== |
| + | {{Image right|SiloHarbour.jpg |Silo harbour breakwater - ''Click for larger view'' }} | ||
The best berth for a visiting yacht (if there is space) is alongside on the S side of the breakwater on the W side of the bay, close to the village of Silo itself. Depths at the breakwater are between 2.5 metres at the root and 4.0 metres at the end. There is underwater rock ballasting in parts. Shelter here is good from most directions, although strong N to NW winds would probably make it untenable. | The best berth for a visiting yacht (if there is space) is alongside on the S side of the breakwater on the W side of the bay, close to the village of Silo itself. Depths at the breakwater are between 2.5 metres at the root and 4.0 metres at the end. There is underwater rock ballasting in parts. Shelter here is good from most directions, although strong N to NW winds would probably make it untenable. | ||
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| + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| + | Silo Marina - shallow and usually filled by local motor boats. | ||
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| + | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| + | Anchor in the bay E of Silo harbour, wherever there is space. Depths are mostly 5.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is good in mud. Shelter is good in winds from E through S round to W but poor in notherlies. | ||
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
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* [[Cres]] | * [[Cres]] | ||
* [[Rab]] | * [[Rab]] | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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* Local buses to Krk Town. | * Local buses to Krk Town. | ||
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Croatia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Croatia]]''.opular passages/routes, timing, etc. | |
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | * {{wikipedia|Šilo}} | ||
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas] | * [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas] | ||
* [http://www.aci-club.hr/ List of government-owned ACI marinas] | * [http://www.aci-club.hr/ List of government-owned ACI marinas] | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | + | ''See entry for [[Croatia#References_.26_Publications|Croatia]]''. | |
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
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''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* May 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST) | * May 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST) | ||
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Revision as of 02:04, 12 June 2015
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 Silo harbour from N - Click for larger view |
The village and small harbour of Silo is situated on the NE coast of the island of Krk in Croatia, two miles SE of the landlocked inlet of Zaton Soline and and a similar distance SW of the mainland town of Crikvenica. The harbour is at the head of a wide bay, Uvala Stipanja, which is protected on its E side by a long, narrow spit. There is a tiny and shallow marina at the root of the spit, which is invariably filled to capacity with local motor boats, and a small harbour E of the village itself which offers some protection from northerly winds behind a short breakwater.
Local 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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2719
- Croatian charts
- MK 5 (Rijeka Bay)
- Imray
- M24 (Gulf of Trieste to Losinj and Rab)
There are no dangers in the approach to Silo, but note that if approaching from S or E that a shallow patch extends off Rt Silo, the spit that encloses the bay on the E side, for some 200 metres.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Silo is not a port of entry. The nearest port of entry is Rijeka.
Berthing Options
The best berth for a visiting yacht (if there is space) is alongside on the S side of the breakwater on the W side of the bay, close to the village of Silo itself. Depths at the breakwater are between 2.5 metres at the root and 4.0 metres at the end. There is underwater rock ballasting in parts. Shelter here is good from most directions, although strong N to NW winds would probably make it untenable.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Silo Marina - shallow and usually filled by local motor boats.
Anchorages
Anchor in the bay E of Silo harbour, wherever there is space. Depths are mostly 5.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is good in mud. Shelter is good in winds from E through S round to W but poor in notherlies.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Silo is a peaceful village, set in attractive wooded surroundings. In settled weather, it is a quiet haven away from the bustle of Krk Town and Baska.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarket and other provisions shops in the village.
Eateries
Cafes and bars in the village.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the harbour.
Transportation
- Local buses to Krk Town.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.opular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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)
External Links
- Silo at the Wikipedia
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References & Publications
See entry for 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:
- May 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:24, 24 April 2012 (BST)
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