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== Senj, Croatia == | == Senj, Croatia == | ||
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'') | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | {{Small info}} (''Click links for more information'') | ||
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| - | The harbour of Senj lies on the mainland coast of Croatia in the Vinodolska channel, opposite the SE end of the island of [[Krk]] and close to the point where the Vinodolska channel becomes the Velebitski channel. The town itself is ancient, dating back well before the Roman period, and well worth visiting. The harbour, however, does not offer good shelter and is a place to be avoided if there is any risk of a ''bora'' or, indeed, any fresh to strong winds from N round to SW. In settled weather, however, it is a fascinating place to visit and little frequented by cruising yachts. | + | {| class="infobox bordered" style="width: 27em; text-align: right; font-size: 90%;" |
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| + | [[Image:Senj.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Senj harbour from W'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| + | The harbour of Senj lies on the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] in the Vinodolska channel, opposite the SE end of the island of [[Krk]] and close to the point where the Vinodolska channel becomes the Velebitski channel. The town itself is ancient, dating back well before the Roman period, and well worth visiting. The harbour, however, does not offer good shelter and is a place to be avoided if there is any risk of a ''bora'' or, indeed, any fresh to strong winds from N round to SW. In settled weather, however, it is a fascinating place to visit and little frequented by cruising yachts. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
British Admiralty 2719 | British Admiralty 2719 | ||
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Depths in the entrance are 6.0 metres and at the quays 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Shelter is reasonable in moderate winds from NE round to S but poor in all other conditions. The harbour is untenable in strong winds from N round to SW. | Depths in the entrance are 6.0 metres and at the quays 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Shelter is reasonable in moderate winds from NE round to S but poor in all other conditions. The harbour is untenable in strong winds from N round to SW. | ||
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Visiting yachts can moor alongside the outer part of the breakwater, avoiding the inner end of the breakwater where the ferries berth, alongside the short jetty at the SE side of the harbour or wherever there is space on the quays. Least depth on the quays is 3.0 metres and along the breakwater 5.0 metres. | Visiting yachts can moor alongside the outer part of the breakwater, avoiding the inner end of the breakwater where the ferries berth, alongside the short jetty at the SE side of the harbour or wherever there is space on the quays. Least depth on the quays is 3.0 metres and along the breakwater 5.0 metres. | ||
[[Image: SenjHarbour.jpg|350px| thumb| right | '''Senj harbour from SW''' - ''click for larger view'']] | [[Image: SenjHarbour.jpg|350px| thumb| right | '''Senj harbour from SW''' - ''click for larger view'']] | ||
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===Tourism=== | ===Tourism=== | ||
The main attraction of the town is the well-restored 16th century Nehaj castle on the promontory overlooking the bay, which was built to repel the Ottoman invaders around 1558. Another, more unusual, attraction is the sundial erected on the 45th parallel which runs through the town, marking the exact halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator. | The main attraction of the town is the well-restored 16th century Nehaj castle on the promontory overlooking the bay, which was built to repel the Ottoman invaders around 1558. Another, more unusual, attraction is the sundial erected on the 45th parallel which runs through the town, marking the exact halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator. | ||
| - | + | [[Image: SenjCastle.jpg|345px| thumb| right | '''Nehaj fortress, Senj''' - ''click for larger view'']] | |
| - | [[Image: SenjSundial.jpg| | + | [[Image: SenjSundial.jpg|345px| thumb| right | '''Sundial on 45th parallel, Senj''' - ''click for larger view'']] |
Revision as of 12:52, 3 January 2013
Senj, Croatia
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The harbour of Senj lies on the mainland coast of Croatia in the Vinodolska channel, opposite the SE end of the island of Krk and close to the point where the Vinodolska channel becomes the Velebitski channel. The town itself is ancient, dating back well before the Roman period, and well worth visiting. The harbour, however, does not offer good shelter and is a place to be avoided if there is any risk of a bora or, indeed, any fresh to strong winds from N round to SW. In settled weather, however, it is a fascinating place to visit and little frequented by cruising yachts.
Charts
British Admiralty 2719
Croatian charts 100-18, 50-4
Italian charts 924, 6001
Imray Nautical Chart M24
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 and its continuation NW, the Vinodolska channel.
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 this reason, most yachts cruising the Velebitski and Vinodolska channels hug the mainland shore, where there is better shelter in the event of a sudden bora.
For sources of weather forecasting, see Croatia.
Senj is approached either via the Vinodolska channel leading under the road bridge linking the island of Krk to the mainland, which has a clearance of over 50 metres, or through the narrow channel between the S end of Krk and the small island of Prvic. The harbour lies on the N side of a headland dominated by a conspicuous 16th century castle and consists of a small bay partly protected on the N side by a short breakwater. Depths in the entrance are 6.0 metres and at the quays 3.0 - 5.0 metres. Shelter is reasonable in moderate winds from NE round to S but poor in all other conditions. The harbour is untenable in strong winds from N round to SW.
Berthing options
Visiting yachts can moor alongside the outer part of the breakwater, avoiding the inner end of the breakwater where the ferries berth, alongside the short jetty at the SE side of the harbour or wherever there is space on the quays. Least depth on the quays is 3.0 metres and along the breakwater 5.0 metres.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
There is no suitable sheltered anchorage off Senj.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel from garage on the main road. No water or electricity.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The main attraction of the town is the well-restored 16th century Nehaj castle on the promontory overlooking the bay, which was built to repel the Ottoman invaders around 1558. Another, more unusual, attraction is the sundial erected on the 45th parallel which runs through the town, marking the exact halfway point between the North Pole and the Equator.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Supermarkets and other provisions shops in the town.
Eateries
- Numerous bars and restaurants in the town.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins around the harbour.
Transportation
- Buses to Rijeka and Krk.
- Ferry service to Krk
- Domestic and international trains from Rijeka to Zagreb, Trieste, Ljubljana, Vienna, Munich and Salzburg.
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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 13:14, 21 July 2011 (BST)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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