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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Zlarin Island in Croatia.

Zlarin
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Zlarin harbour from N

Zlarin Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia just under three miles SW of the port of Sibenik and nine miles ENE of the island of Zirje. It is the second largest in a group of islands stretching from the channel leading into Luka Sibenik, the ‘inland sea’ off the port of Sibenik, as far as the Kornati Islands . The inhabitants historically supported themselves by fishing and diving for corals, and there is a small coral workshop on the island today. Today’s population of 276 swells to over 1500 during the summer, but the island has remained blessedly car-free and its forested interior is a pleasure to explore. Although under four square miles in total area, the island has a small harbour suitable for visiting yachts, Luka Zlarin, which is well sheltered in all but strong NW or N winds.

Charts

British Admiralty
2711
2773
Croatian charts
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

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.

Entrance

Sibenik is the nearest all-year round port of entry. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

The harbour of Luka Zlarin is the only berthing option on the island. It lies at the head of a deep, V-shaped bay on the NW side of the island .

Ports

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Long jetty in Zlarin harbour

Luka Zlarin

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Harbour icon Luka Zlarin [[Zlarin#Luka Zlarin|Luka Zlarin]] 43°41.97′N, 15°49.95′E
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Zlarin inner harbour

The approach to Luka Zlarin is free of dangers from W but from E and N there are two shoals 500 metres and 1100 metres NW of the headland at the northernmost tip of Zlarin Island. The shoals are both marked and a yacht may safely pass on either side of both of them with a good clearance. On entering the bay, keep towards the centre as there are further shoals off the NE side.

Visiting yachts berth where directed on either side of the long jetty at the N end of the harbour, where there are depths of from 1.5 towards the root to 5.5. metres at the end. During quiet periods it is possible to lie alongside, but during the season a yacht should go bows or stern-to. The jetty is also used by ferries and excursion boats, but local harbour staff are on hand during the season to instruct yachts where to moor.

Alternatively, shallow to moderate draft yachts can moor if there is space available on the second or third jetties from the entrance. Depths here are 2.0 - 2.5 metres. There are laid moorings at some of the berths.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Anchor in the bay N of the long jetty or close to the shore on the W side of the bay, taking lines ashore if necessary. Depths are 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. Shelter is good except with anything N in the wind.

Yacht Services and Repairs

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

No fuel. Water and electricity on the long jetty and on some of the inner jetties.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The coral working tradition is kept alive on Zlarin

Zlarin was once an important centre for coral diving and there is a small coral workshop in the town today.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarket and grocery store.

Eateries

Several restaurants around the harbour.

Internet/WiFi

Municipal wifi in the town.

Garbage Disposal

Bins close to the harbour.

Transportation

Daily ferries to Sibenik on mainland.

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

See also Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

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