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Chart of Zmanscica harbour

The small harbour of Zmanscica lies on the SE coast of the island of Dugi Otok off the mainland coast of Croatia, four miles NW of the settlement of [Sali]. Primarily a fishing port, its inner harbour is crammed with local small craft. However, the breakwater that protects the harbour from SE winds has been quayed and moorings laid for visiting yachts, together with electricity and water points. Shelter in the harbour is good from the prevailing winds but it is completely open E and strong NE or E winds would probably make it untenable.

Charts

British Admiralty
2711
Croatian charts
MK13
MK14
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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Zmanscica. Once closer in, the harbour breakwater is easily identifiable by the legend ‘ZMAN’ painted on it. The harbour is entered from ENE. Depths in the entrance are 5.0 - 6.0 metres and on the quay 3.0 - 5.0 metres.

Entrance

Sali is the closest seasonal port of entry. The nearest year-round port of entry is Zadar.

Berthing

The tiny inner harbour of Zmanscica

Visiting yachts berth stern or bows-to on the inside of the breakwater, where there are around 20 laid mooring lines in depths of 3.0 - 5.0 metres. There are water and electricity points along the quay. Shelter is good in winds from all directions except NE and E. If all the moorings are taken, it is also possible to anchor off N of the harbour in 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Holding here is good in sand and weed but the shelter is less good than in the harbour. Note that the inner harbour is shallow and unsuitable for yachts.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

See Dugi Otok.

Yacht Repairs and Services

See Sali.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Nearest fuel in U. Triluke. Water and electricity on the quay.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

There is little of tourist interest in Zman village, although it is an attractive and peaceful spot.

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Provisions shop in the village.

Eateries

Restaurant on NW side of the harbour.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

See Sali.

Garbage Disposal

Bins near the harbour.

Transportation

Local buses only.

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

Also see Croatia.

References & Publications

See Croatia.

Comments

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