Šibenik

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Sibenik, Croatia

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	43°43.9′N, 15°53.7′E
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The city of Sibenik lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia on the E side of a five mile long inlet entered through a narrow strait, the Kanal Sv. Ante. The entrance is situated five miles SE of Vodice and 11 miles NNW of Primosten. A historic city with an old centre dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries, Sibenik has a remarkable 15th century barrel-vaulted cathedral of St Jakob, in itself justifying a visit. Sibenik is also a good base for a trip to the Krka National Park and its magnificent waterfalls at Skradin. Yachts have the option of berthing on the waterfront quay, where there are few facilities and shelter is poor with any winds from NW round to SE, or in the new, luxury, 350-berth Mandalina Marina a mile SSE of the quay. Further inland, eight miles up the Krka river, is another marina, Marina Skradin, close to the celebrated waterfalls.

Charts

British Admiralty 2711, 2773, 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

The channel of Kanal Sv. Ante is entered at | 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. The city and its waterfront lie half a mile NE across the bay.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

The berths at the town quay are equipped with laid moorings but little else. Pick up one of the moorings wherever available. Depths range from 4.0 metres at the NW end to around 2.0 metres at the SE end of the quay. Alternatively, seek a berth in Marina Mandalina on the S side of the small peninsula a mile to the S, where there is a full range of services. See marina entry for details. Depths in the marina are 15.0 metres or more. Shelter on the waterfront quay is only moderate and poor in any winds from NW round to SE. The marina has excellent shelter.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Prvic
• Tijat
• Zlarin
• Zirje

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina Mandalina.

Yacht Repairs and Services

See Marina Mandalina.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station at the NW end of the waterfront. Water available from same point. Water and electricity in Marina Mandalina.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The old town of Sibenik is full of narrow streets climbing up past the cathedral to the fortress of St Ana on a bluff at the NW end of the town. There are superb views from here of the Kornati Islands and the Sibenik channel. Sibenik’s crowning glory, however, is the 15th century cathedral of St Jakob, built entirely in stone (including the barrel-vaulted roof), whose most impressive feature is a series of 71 heads carved by an anonymous 15th century sculptor all round the north and east walls, all apparently modeled by the 15th century citizens of the town. From the town, one can also motor up the winding channel of the Krka river, hemmed in by limestone cliffs and lined with mussel farms, to the ACI marina at Skradin and the wonderful falls a few hundred metres upstream.

Gallery

Cathedral of St. Jakob, Sibenik

Sculpted heads, St. Jakob cathedral

Sibenik old town from St Ana fortress

Skradin Falls

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Numerous supermarkets and provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

• Plenty of bars and restaurants in the town.

Internet/WiFi

In Marina Mandalina.

Laundry

In Marina Mandalina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Outlets in the city.

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina and behind the waterfront.

Transportation

• Buses to Zagreb and local destinations.
• International buses to Vienna and several German cities.
• Trains to Zagreb.
• International airports of Zadar (62 kms) and Split (60 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:

• July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 14:59, 3 August 2011 (BST)

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