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Sestrunj Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] nine miles WNW of the city of [[Zadar]]. The island is sandwiched between the N ends of the adjacent islands of [[Dugi Otok]] and [[Ugljan]]. Just under four square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a population of around 45 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by tourists from the mainland. There are two small settlements on the island, the village of Kablin, situated on the SW coast of the island just over a mile N of the southernmost tip, and the alternative ferry harbour of Hrvatin on the NE coast, which is used during strong S winds. The tiny harbour of Kablin offers good shelter in the prevailing NW winds and in easterlies but is open S. The harbour of Hrvatin is sheltered from S winds but is exposed in winds from NW round to E. The island’s main village of Sestrunj is in the centre of the island, roughly equidistant from the two harbours. | Sestrunj Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] nine miles WNW of the city of [[Zadar]]. The island is sandwiched between the N ends of the adjacent islands of [[Dugi Otok]] and [[Ugljan]]. Just under four square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a population of around 45 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by tourists from the mainland. There are two small settlements on the island, the village of Kablin, situated on the SW coast of the island just over a mile N of the southernmost tip, and the alternative ferry harbour of Hrvatin on the NE coast, which is used during strong S winds. The tiny harbour of Kablin offers good shelter in the prevailing NW winds and in easterlies but is open S. The harbour of Hrvatin is sheltered from S winds but is exposed in winds from NW round to E. The island’s main village of Sestrunj is in the centre of the island, roughly equidistant from the two harbours. | ||
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[[Image:SestrunjKablin.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Tiny harbour of Kablin from N''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | [[Image:SestrunjKablin.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Tiny harbour of Kablin from N''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
[[Image:SestrunjHrvatin.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Hvratin harbour is only suitable for small vessels''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | [[Image:SestrunjHrvatin.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Hvratin harbour is only suitable for small vessels''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''. | ''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''. | ||
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| + | The berthing options on the island consist of the two tiny harbours serving the village of Sestrunj, '''U. Kablin''' on the SW coast and '''U. Hrvatin''' on the NE coast. | ||
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| + | ====U. Kablin==== | ||
| + | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|44|08.31|N|15|00.81|E|}}<br /> | ||
| + | Visiting yachts berth on the inside of the southernmost jetty (the one where the ferry berths with the green light structure). Yachts must use their anchors to go stern or bows-to. Depths are 3.0 metres. Shelter on the jetty is good in N and E winds, but the inlet is open to winds from S and especially SE. In strong winds from these directions it is untenable here. Electricity can be connected but there is no water. | ||
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| + | ====U. Hrvatin==== | ||
| + | [[image:World_icon.png]] {{Coord|44|10.02|N|15|00.11|E|}}<br /> | ||
| + | U. Hrvatin is the alternative harbour for the ferries in strong S winds. The harbour is even smaller than Kablin and only a small yacht could find a berth on the inside of the breakwater here. Depths are around 2.0 metres. | ||
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There is little space to anchor off either harbour in view of the ferries. Better anchorages are to be found on nearby islands of [[Molat]] or [[Dugi Otok]]. | There is little space to anchor off either harbour in view of the ferries. Better anchorages are to be found on nearby islands of [[Molat]] or [[Dugi Otok]]. | ||
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There is little do on the island, although there are reportedly the remains of an Illyrian fort. | There is little do on the island, although there are reportedly the remains of an Illyrian fort. | ||
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Small provisions shop in the village of Sestrunj inland. | Small provisions shop in the village of Sestrunj inland. | ||
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None. | None. | ||
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Ferries to [[Zadar]] and adjacent islands. | Ferries to [[Zadar]] and adjacent islands. | ||
Revision as of 15:21, 11 January 2013
Sestrunj Island, Croatia
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Sestrunj Island in Croatia
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Sestrunj Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia nine miles WNW of the city of Zadar. The island is sandwiched between the N ends of the adjacent islands of Dugi Otok and Ugljan. Just under four square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a population of around 45 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by tourists from the mainland. There are two small settlements on the island, the village of Kablin, situated on the SW coast of the island just over a mile N of the southernmost tip, and the alternative ferry harbour of Hrvatin on the NE coast, which is used during strong S winds. The tiny harbour of Kablin offers good shelter in the prevailing NW winds and in easterlies but is open S. The harbour of Hrvatin is sheltered from S winds but is exposed in winds from NW round to E. The island’s main village of Sestrunj is in the centre of the island, roughly equidistant from the two harbours.
Click for larger view
Click for larger view
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25
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.
Berthing options
The berthing options on the island consist of the two tiny harbours serving the village of Sestrunj, U. Kablin on the SW coast and U. Hrvatin on the NE coast.
U. Kablin
44°08.31′N, 15°00.81′E
Visiting yachts berth on the inside of the southernmost jetty (the one where the ferry berths with the green light structure). Yachts must use their anchors to go stern or bows-to. Depths are 3.0 metres. Shelter on the jetty is good in N and E winds, but the inlet is open to winds from S and especially SE. In strong winds from these directions it is untenable here. Electricity can be connected but there is no water.
U. Hrvatin
44°10.02′N, 15°00.11′E
U. Hrvatin is the alternative harbour for the ferries in strong S winds. The harbour is even smaller than Kablin and only a small yacht could find a berth on the inside of the breakwater here. Depths are around 2.0 metres.
Anchorages
There is little space to anchor off either harbour in view of the ferries. Better anchorages are to be found on nearby islands of Molat or Dugi Otok.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel. Electricity can be connected on the jetty in U. Kablin.
Offshore Islands
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is little do on the island, although there are reportedly the remains of an Illyrian fort.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Small provisions shop in the village of Sestrunj inland.
Eateries
None.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Transportation
Ferries to Zadar and adjacent islands.
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
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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