Skradin

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Skradin, Croatia

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43°49.0′N, 15°55.6′E
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The renowned Skradin Falls
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The small village of Skradin lies on the Krka river on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, eight miles upriver from the city of Sibenik. Access to the river is via a five mile long inlet entered through a narrow strait, the Kanal Sv. Ante, situated five miles SE of Vodice and 11 miles NNW of Primosten. The village is renowned for its remarkable waterfalls, the Skradinski Buk, the most spectacular of three sets of falls on the Krka River. Skradin is accessible by all but the deepest-draft yachts, with depths in the channel of around 7.0 metres, maximal air draft 30 meters. On arrival at the village a yacht has the option of berthing in the ACI-operated Marina Skradin or anchoring in the coves on the opposite, S side of the river, while visiting the falls. Officially anchoring is only permitted when the marina is full and the marina staff does not like the piers to be used as a dinghy dock. Good holding but strong wind gusts are frequent!.

Charts

British Admiralty
2711 Rogoznica to Zadar
2773 Sibenik, Pasmanski Kanal, Luka Telascica, Sedmovrace, Rijeka Krka
2774 Otok Vis to Sibenik
Croatian charts
100-21
Italian chart
6004
Imray Nautical Chart
M25 Otok Rab to Sibenik

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Weather

Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.

In Skradin the bora is funneled trough the river valley and sometimes causes violent gusts in the marina and anchorage. During a winter bora in 2012 wind speeds up to 65 knots were measured in the marina.

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.

Approach and Navigation

The channel of Kanal Sv. Ante is entered at World icon.png 43°43.2′N, 15°51.0′E just south of the resort of Jadrija. On the E side of the entrance is a rocky shoal, Hrid Rocni, which is marked with a light beacon and should be left to starboard. The narrow channel leads ENE for a mile before opening out into the bay of Sibenik. Note that there is a further shoal patch on the E side where the channel opens out. It is marked with a light structure. Once into the bay of Sibenik, the entrance to the Krka River channel is a further three miles at the NW end of the bay. The channel is marked with port and starboard buoys. Follow the channel round into the large inland lake of Proljansko Jezero, being careful to avoid the numerous mussel farms en route. The channel then continues for a further two miles from the E side of the lake under a motorway bridge and up to Skradin. Another road bridge just beyond Skradin with less than 10.0 metres air draft prevents any further progress.

Berthing options

If you are planning an overnight stay, it is best to moor at the Marina Skradin on the N bank of the river. The marina has 153 berths on laid moorings with water and electricity. Mooring at the city quay is somewhat cheaper. Alternatively, anchor in one of the three coves opposite the marina, wherever there is space. If the marina is full, it is permitted to stay there overnight. Depths are 3.0 - 3.5 metres and the holding is good in mud. You may not be able to use much chain if the coves are busy, however. You can then take one of the regular tripper boats from the marina up to the falls. Note: you are not allowed to use your own dinghy as the tripper boats monopolise the jetty at the falls.

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Moorings on the town quay are somewhat cheaper .

Yacht Repairs and Services

None

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station on the waterfront in Sibenik. Water and electricity in the marina.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Upriver from Skradin is the Krka National Park, the main jewel of which is Skradinski Buk, a beautiful set of waterfalls cascading some 70 metres down the Krka River. The falls are best visited by one of the regular ferries from the marina, which take visitors the two miles up to the attraction. As always in Croatia, the whole set-up is beautifully managed, with a rustic crafts centre, replica water-driven felt hammers (the falls were once an important milling and textile centre) and water-powered corn mills. There is a good restaurant at the top of the falls (where the mills are) and one can then descend via a long series of wooden walkways winding over clear pools brimming with trout. A must to cap off the visit is a quick swim at the bottom of the falls, where the cool, crystal-clear water cascades into a perfect pool. Further upstream are the less impressive falls of Roski Slap and the island monastery of Visovac, dating back to the 15th century.

Millhouse at Skradinski Buk
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Felt hammers at Skradinski Buk
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Milling wheat at Skradinski Buk
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Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Three small supermarkets in the town.

Eateries

  • Small restaurant in the marina. Others in the town.
  • Restaurant Skala was good in 2004.--Athene of Lymington 17:08, 3 August 2011 (BST)

Internet/WiFi

Laundry

  • Can be arranged by the marina, 24h service.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

  • Bicycle rental in town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular 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

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See entry for Croatia.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • Skradinski Buk is well worth the trip upriver and can easily be accomplished in a day from Sibenik if necessary. --Athene of Lymington 17:08, 3 August 2011 (BST)

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