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== Zaton, Croatia == | == Zaton, Croatia == | ||
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- | + | [[Image:ZatonBay.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''The inlet of Zaton from N'''<br />''Click for larger view'']] | |
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- | + | The deep and sheltered inlet of Zaton lies just 1.5 miles NW of the entrance to the harbour of [[Dubrovnik]] on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]]. It is a popular summer weekend anchorage for yachts out of Dubrovnik as well as offering a considerably cheaper alternative to the ACI Marina in Dubrovnik. Visiting yachts have the choice of anchoring at the top of the bay or, if there is space, lying alongside the short jetty at the settlement of Veli Zaton on the W side of the inlet. Shelter is the inlet is good, although strong southerlies send in an unpleasant swell. | |
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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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. | 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]]. | + | ''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources_of_weather_forecast_info|Croatia]]''. |
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+ | ==Charts== | ||
+ | ; British Admiralty | ||
+ | : 1580 | ||
+ | : 683 | ||
+ | ; Croatian | ||
+ | : 100-21 | ||
+ | ; Imray | ||
+ | : M25 | ||
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+ | ==Radio Nets== | ||
+ | * | ||
+ | * | ||
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+ | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
+ | lso see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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==Berthing options== | ==Berthing options== | ||
The best place to moor is alongside the stone jetty at Veli Zaton, the settlement in a shallow bay on the W side of the inlet around half a mile from the entrance. Usually a yacht will need to lie along the N side, as the S side is generally full of local boats. Depths at the jetty are around 3.0 metres only, so it will not be suitable for deep draft yachts. There are no facilities on the jetty, but a mooring charge is made. Alternatively anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in mud. Depths in most of the rest of the inlet are unsuitable for anchoring. Shelter in both Veli Zaton and the anchorage is good in all but strong southerly winds, when a heavy swell will be experienced. | The best place to moor is alongside the stone jetty at Veli Zaton, the settlement in a shallow bay on the W side of the inlet around half a mile from the entrance. Usually a yacht will need to lie along the N side, as the S side is generally full of local boats. Depths at the jetty are around 3.0 metres only, so it will not be suitable for deep draft yachts. There are no facilities on the jetty, but a mooring charge is made. Alternatively anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in mud. Depths in most of the rest of the inlet are unsuitable for anchoring. Shelter in both Veli Zaton and the anchorage is good in all but strong southerly winds, when a heavy swell will be experienced. | ||
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+ | [[Image:ZatonQuay.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Yacht moored on Veli Zaton quay''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
- | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
None. | None. | ||
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+ | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
+ | * [[Lopud]] | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
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None. | None. | ||
- | == | + | ==Things to do Ashore== |
- | ===Tourism=== | + | ====Tourism==== |
The village of Veli Zaton sits in quite pleasant surroundings. Round the inlet are several summer residences built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries. | The village of Veli Zaton sits in quite pleasant surroundings. Round the inlet are several summer residences built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries. | ||
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Supermarket at Veli Zaton. | Supermarket at Veli Zaton. | ||
- | ===Eateries=== | + | ====Eateries==== |
Restaurant at Veli Zaton. | Restaurant at Veli Zaton. | ||
- | ===Internet/WiFi=== | + | ====Internet/WiFi==== |
None. | None. | ||
- | ===Laundry=== | + | ====Laundry==== |
None. | None. | ||
- | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | + | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== |
None. | None. | ||
- | ===Garbage Disposal=== | + | ====Garbage Disposal==== |
None. | None. | ||
- | ===Transportation=== | + | ====Transportation==== |
- | * Buses to Dubrovnik. | + | * Buses to [[Dubrovnik]]. |
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
- | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements) | + | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') |
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- | For other useful websites, see [[Croatia]]. | + | ''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#External_Links|Croatia]]''. |
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
- | See | + | ''See [[Croatia#References_.26_Publications|Croatia]]''. |
- | == | + | ==Personal Notes== |
+ | Personal experiences? | ||
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+ | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:58, 10 August 2011 (BST) | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:58, 10 August 2011 (BST) | ||
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Revision as of 20:59, 10 January 2013
Zaton, Croatia
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The deep and sheltered inlet of Zaton lies just 1.5 miles NW of the entrance to the harbour of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It is a popular summer weekend anchorage for yachts out of Dubrovnik as well as offering a considerably cheaper alternative to the ACI Marina in Dubrovnik. Visiting yachts have the choice of anchoring at the top of the bay or, if there is space, lying alongside the short jetty at the settlement of Veli Zaton on the W side of the inlet. Shelter is the inlet is good, although strong southerlies send in an unpleasant swell.
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. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.
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
- 1580
- 683
- Croatian
- 100-21
- Imray
- M25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets. lso see World Cruiser's Nets
There are no hazards in the approach to the inlet of Zaton. A light structure on the W headland of the inlet is visible from some distance. If intending to berth on the stone jetty at Veli Zaton, note that there is an underwater rock some 200 metres E of the jetty with only 4.5 metres over it.
Berthing options
The best place to moor is alongside the stone jetty at Veli Zaton, the settlement in a shallow bay on the W side of the inlet around half a mile from the entrance. Usually a yacht will need to lie along the N side, as the S side is generally full of local boats. Depths at the jetty are around 3.0 metres only, so it will not be suitable for deep draft yachts. There are no facilities on the jetty, but a mooring charge is made. Alternatively anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in mud. Depths in most of the rest of the inlet are unsuitable for anchoring. Shelter in both Veli Zaton and the anchorage is good in all but strong southerly winds, when a heavy swell will be experienced.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The village of Veli Zaton sits in quite pleasant surroundings. Round the inlet are several summer residences built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarket at Veli Zaton.
Eateries
Restaurant at Veli Zaton.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
None.
Transportation
- Buses to Dubrovnik.
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 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:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 12:58, 10 August 2011 (BST)
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