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Skarda Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], two miles SE of the island of [[Premuda]] and half a mile W of the island of [[Ist]]. Under two square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a summer population of barely 20 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by holiday apartment occupants and day trippers from the mainland. There are just two anchorages on the island, the open and rather exposed bay of '''U. Skarda''' on the N coast of the island and the sheltered inlet of '''U. Griparica''' at the S end. The latter is equipped with mooring buoys for visiting yachts and a restaurant which opens in July and August only . | Skarda Island lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]], two miles SE of the island of [[Premuda]] and half a mile W of the island of [[Ist]]. Under two square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a summer population of barely 20 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by holiday apartment occupants and day trippers from the mainland. There are just two anchorages on the island, the open and rather exposed bay of '''U. Skarda''' on the N coast of the island and the sheltered inlet of '''U. Griparica''' at the S end. The latter is equipped with mooring buoys for visiting yachts and a restaurant which opens in July and August only . | ||
[[Image:SkardaGriparica.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Anchorage in the inlet of U. Griparica''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | [[Image:SkardaGriparica.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Anchorage in the inlet of U. Griparica''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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| - | + | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | |
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| + | There are just two berthing options for yachts visiting the island, the anchorages of '''U. Skarda''' and '''U. Griparica'''. ''For details see below under Anchorages.'' | ||
| - | ==Anchorages== | + | ===Anchorages=== |
'''Note''': U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''. ''Click on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.'' | '''Note''': U. (short for Uvala) = ''cove''. ''Click on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.'' | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
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There is little to do on the island. Most yachts use the anchorages as a lunch stop, although U. Griparica is a popular overnight stop. There is an interesting ‘fortified house’ at the head of U. Griparica, now converted to holiday apartments, with a cannon pointing down the inlet. | There is little to do on the island. Most yachts use the anchorages as a lunch stop, although U. Griparica is a popular overnight stop. There is an interesting ‘fortified house’ at the head of U. Griparica, now converted to holiday apartments, with a cannon pointing down the inlet. | ||
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[[Image:SkardaHouse.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Ready to fire on U. Griparica''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | [[Image:SkardaHouse.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Ready to fire on U. Griparica''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
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None. | None. | ||
| - | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
* Seasonal restaurant in U. Griparica. | * Seasonal restaurant in U. Griparica. | ||
| - | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
None. | None. | ||
| - | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
None. | None. | ||
| - | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
None. | None. | ||
| - | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
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* [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/croatia.html Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | * [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/croatia.html Croatia Sailing and Cruising Discussions on Cruisers Forum] | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas] | * [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas] | ||
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Skarda Island, Croatia
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Skarda Island in Croatia
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Skarda Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia, two miles SE of the island of Premuda and half a mile W of the island of Ist. Under two square miles in size and relatively low-lying, the island supports a summer population of barely 20 inhabitants, swelled during the summer by holiday apartment occupants and day trippers from the mainland. There are just two anchorages on the island, the open and rather exposed bay of U. Skarda on the N coast of the island and the sheltered inlet of U. Griparica at the S end. The latter is equipped with mooring buoys for visiting yachts and a restaurant which opens in July and August only .
Click for larger view
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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK 11
- Imray
- M25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Berthing options
There are just two berthing options for yachts visiting the island, the anchorages of U. Skarda and U. Griparica. For details see below under Anchorages.
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Click on the co-ordinates below for a simple map.
U. Skarda 44°17.4′N, 14°42.00′E
The open bay of U. Skarda is situated on the N coast of the island, facing the islands of Silba[ and Olib about six miles N/NE. It offers little shelter in the prevailing NW sea breezes but is a pleasant anchorage in settled weather or in predominantly S winds. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres 100 metres NW of the small cluster of houses. The holding is good in sand. Shelter is only acceptable in settled weather and certainly with nothing N in the wind.
U. Griparica 44°16.68′N, 14°42.9′E
U. Griparica is a sheltered inlet on the S coast of Skarda, barely a mile across the island from the anchorage of U. Skarda on the N coast. Shelter here is good in most conditions, although strong winds gust into the inlet. The anchorage becomes uncomfortable in fresh SE winds and would become untenable in a gale from that direction. There are mooring buoys laid in the inlet for visiting yachts and during July and August users are expected to patronize the restaurant ashore at the head of the bay. Depths in most of the rest of the inlet are too great for anchoring.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Yacht Services and Repairs
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Offshore Islands
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There is little to do on the island. Most yachts use the anchorages as a lunch stop, although U. Griparica is a popular overnight stop. There is an interesting ‘fortified house’ at the head of U. Griparica, now converted to holiday apartments, with a cannon pointing down the inlet.
Click for larger view
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
- Seasonal restaurant in U. Griparica.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Transportation
None.
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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