Vodice

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Vodice, Croatia

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Vodice from SW - click for larger view
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43°45.4′N, 15°46.8′E
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The town of Vodice lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, six miles NW of Sibenik and just over a mile E of Tribunj. Originally a small fishing village, the town has expanded with the construction of several large hotels and an ACI yacht marina and is now one of the busiest resorts along the central Adriatic coast. Yachts have the option either of the berthing in the town’s small harbour, where there are few facilities, or in the 290-berth Marina Vodice immediately NE of the town harbour.

Charts

British Admiralty 2711, 2774

Croatian chart 100-21

Italian chart 6004

Imray Nautical Chart M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local 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.

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

Approach from N and W should be made between the islands of Logorun and Tijat immediately S of Tribunj. There are no dangers in the approach from S. However, note that there is a rocky shoal patch 200 metres SE of the entrance to the marina. The shoal is marked with an unlit starboard hand beacon. Once close in, the town is easily identified by a large hotel on the peninsula to the S and a conspicuous white war memorial at the root of the town harbour breakwater. The harbour is entered from SSE. Turn to port for the small town harbour, which is round a short breakwater at the SW end of the town, or to starboard for the ACI marina, which is located inside the long eastern breakwater.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

The berths at the town quay are equipped with laid moorings but little else. Go stern/bows-to the quay where directed. Depths are 4.0 metres. Alternatively, request a berth in Marina Vodice, where there is a full range of services. See marina entry for details. Depths in the marina are 2.5 - 4.0 metres. Shelter is good in the town harbour and excellent in the marina.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Yacht Repairs and Services

See Marina Vodice.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

See Marina Vodice.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town of Vodice has few attractions other than some very attractive beaches in the vicinity. The town was fortified against Turkish incursions in the 17the century, but today only one tower of the original walls remains. The walk along the coast to the old town of Tribunj, built on an island connected to the mainland via a narrow causeway, is very pleasant. There are some good restaurants along the waterfront in Tribunj at the end of the walk.

The old town of Tribunj
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Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Several supermarkets and provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

  • Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

  • Buses to Sibenik and other local destinations.
  • International buses from Sibenik to Vienna and several German cities.
  • Trains from Sibenik to Zagreb.
  • International airports of Zadar (45 kms) and Split (70 kms).

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

Links to relevant websites.

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References & Publications

See entry for Croatia.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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