Sestrunj
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Sestrunj
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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.
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
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Berthing
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.
Ports
U. Kablin
U. Hrvatin
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
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.
Facilities
Water
N/A (Not Available).
Electricity
U. Kablin [[Sestrunj#U. Kablin|U. Kablin]] 44°08.301'N, 015°00.489'E Electricity can be connected on the jetty in U. Kablin.
Toilets
?
Showers
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Laundry
None.
Garbage
?
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
N/A.
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
Sestrunj Village [[Sestrunj#Sestrunj Village|Sestrunj Village]] 44°09.056'N, 014°59.739'E Small provisions shop in the village of Sestrunj inland.
Transportation
Ferries to Zadar and adjacent islands.
Eating out
- Sestrunj Village
- Please specify POI name [[Sestrunj# | ]] 44°09.056'N, 014°59.739'E May be there is a place to eat here.
Tourism
Places to Visit
There is little do on the island, although there are reportedly the remains of an Illyrian fort.
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
- Sestrunj at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Sestrunj and this page's details validated:
- July 2004 --Athene of Lymington 15:04, 21 April 2012 (BST)
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