Šipan
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Šipan Island is the largest of a chain of small islands lying barely two miles off the coast of Croatia. Known as the Elafiti Islands (from the Greek word elaphos, meaning deer, which with the islands were presumably formerly populated), the chain is mostly heavily forested and unspoilt. Several of the islands are popular day trip destinations for holidaymakers staying in Dubrovnik, but visiting yachts using the various anchorages around the islands can usually escape the worst of the crowds (especially outside the peak months of July and August) and even the busier anchorages quieten down at night when the tripper boats go home. Šipan Island is around nine miles NW of the port of Dubrovnik, and is a popular summer beach destination for day trippers. Wine and olive oil were formerly the backbone of the local economy, but increasingly tourism is the island’s prime source of income. Although a relatively large island, Šipan only offers suitable berths for yachts in two small harbours, Luka Sipanska and Sudurad, plus a settled weather anchorage at the small islet of Misnjak at its N end.
Charts
See Southern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Entrance
Dubrovnik is the nearest year-round port of entry.
Berthing
There are two principal berthing options on the island, the ports of Luka Sipanska at the NW end of the island and Sudurad at the SE end.
Potrts
Luka Sipanska
Sudurad
The village of Sudurad is situated at the SE end of the island, opposite the small islet of 
Ruda [[Šipan#Ruda|Ruda]] 42°42.470'N, 017°55.737'E . If approaching from the S, note that shoals extend for nearly 400 metres SSE of the headland at the S end of the bay. There are also a number of 
above-water rocks [[Šipan#above-water rocks|above-water rocks]] 42°42.656'N, 017°54.886'E which lie 200-300 metres E of the village and its tiny harbour. Anchor outside the harbour in depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres, between the ferry jetty on the S side of the harbour (used by a car ferry from Dubrovnik) and the rocks to the E or, in S winds, in the wooded cove 500 metres S of the harbour. Holding is good in sand. Alternatively, there may be space on the quay immediately NE of the ferry jetty, where there are 8-10 laid moorings in depths of 4.0 - 5.0 metres. These are often filled with local fishing boats, however. Shelter in the anchorage is good except with anything E in the wind. Provisions shops and restaurants ashore.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
O. Misnjak
Misnjak [[Šipan#Misnjak|Misnjak]] 42°45.511'N, 017°49.877'E at the extreme N tip of Šipan and the island itself is a shallow channel which can be used as an anchorage in settled weather. Anchor in the ‘cleft’ opposite Misnjak islet in 6.0 - 7.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. The shelter is good and the surroundings are idyllic in settled weather or in moderate S winds, but the anchorage should be evacuated immediately with any signs of bad weather. No facilities ashore.Amenities
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| Water |  Luka Sipanska [[Šipan#Luka Sipanska|Luka Sipanska]] 42°43.689'N, 017°51.727'E On the quay (needs to be unlocked and a charge of 50 kuna is made)
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| Electricity |  Luka Sipanska [[Šipan#Luka Sipanska|Luka Sipanska]] 42°43.689'N, 017°51.727'E Only on the jetty at Luka Sipanska, which is usually unlocked only for the tripper boats but should be usable in an emergency.
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| Toilets | ? |
| Showers | N/A (Not Available) |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | ? |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | None |
| Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Luka Sipanska [[Šipan#Luka Sipanska|Luka Sipanska]] There is a store.
Sudurad [[Šipan#Sudurad|Sudurad]] Provisions shops.
Eating out
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Kod Marko [[Šipan#Kod Marko|Kod Marko]] 42°43.702'N, 017°51.694'E Restaurant (provides moorings).
- [[Šipan# | ]] 42°43.702'N, 017°51.694'E Restaurants and café/bars ashore.
- Tre Sempre [[Šipan#Tre Sempre|Tre Sempre]] 42°43.702'N, 017°51.694'E Fine food owner hospitable (provides moorings).
- [[Šipan# | ]] 42°43.702'N, 017°51.694'E Restaurants ashore.
Transportation
Ferries to Dubrovnik from Luka Sipanska and Sudurad.
Tourism
Places to Visit
There are a number of grand mansions and a former rector's palace in Luka Sipanska which recall the 'grand old days' of the island, when wealthy Dubrovnik families built a number of summer villas here. Sudurad has an impressive 16th-century former palace of the Sokocibuha family, which is unfortunately not open to the public. There a number of pleasant walks and cycling routes around the island, which are well signposted.
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
- Šipan at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Šipan and this page's details validated:
- June 2014 --Athene of Lymington
- June 2015 -- Ariette
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