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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lavsa Island in Croatia. | An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lavsa Island in Croatia. | ||
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The small island of Lavsa lies off the SW coast of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati Islands]] group of [[Croatia]]. It is separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal. Immediately NW is the island of Piskera with its 118 berth marina of [[Marina Piskera]]. The island offers just one anchorage, offering excellent shelter in virtually all conditions except very strong NE winds. The anchorage also has mooring buoys and two restaurants open during the season. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, the island is largely barren and uninhabited except for the restaurant staff during the season. | The small island of Lavsa lies off the SW coast of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati Islands]] group of [[Croatia]]. It is separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal. Immediately NW is the island of Piskera with its 118 berth marina of [[Marina Piskera]]. The island offers just one anchorage, offering excellent shelter in virtually all conditions except very strong NE winds. The anchorage also has mooring buoys and two restaurants open during the season. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, the island is largely barren and uninhabited except for the restaurant staff during the season. | ||
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[[Zadar]] is the nearest all-year port of entry. In summer only, Sali on [[Dugi Otok]] is also a port of entry. | [[Zadar]] is the nearest all-year port of entry. In summer only, Sali on [[Dugi Otok]] is also a port of entry. | ||
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- | There is only one berthing option on Lavsa Island, the anchorage of U. Lavsa on its N side. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the anchorages in the Kornati Islands, click on: [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cede94afcae4d5fb8&msa=0&ll=43.82784,15.263443&spn=0.076038,0.131664 Map of marinas and anchorages in Kornati Islands]. | + | There is only one berthing option on Lavsa Island, the anchorage of U. Lavsa on its N side. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the anchorages in the Kornati Islands, click on: [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cede94afcae4d5fb8&msa=0&ll=43.82784,15.263443&spn=0.076038,0.131664 Map of marinas and anchorages in Kornati Islands]. |
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+ | None. | ||
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+ | None, but see nearby [[Marina Piskera]]. | ||
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+ | ====U. Lavsa==== | ||
+ | {{Poi coord|43|45.13|N|15|21.92|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 43.75218419281072| lon= 15.365396134168886| zoom= 17|}}<br /> | ||
+ | U. Lavsa is a long inlet extending over half a mile and entered from the N side of the island. Depths in the outer part of the inlet are over 20 metres, but the inlet shoals gradually towards the head to only 3.0 metres. At the top of the inlet, beyond the moorings, depths are less than a metre and there are rocks. Pick up one of the buoys laid towards the head of the inlet in 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Alternatively, anchor wherever you can find space in 4.0 - 6.0 metres; it will probably be necessary to take a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. Shelter here is excellent in all conditions, although very strong NE winds send in some swell. Two restaurants ashore during the season. | ||
==Offshore Islands== | ==Offshore Islands== | ||
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==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's Friends== | ||
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==Forum Discussions== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
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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== | ||
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* [http://kornati.hr/eng/ Kornati National Park] | * [http://kornati.hr/eng/ Kornati National Park] | ||
* [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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* July 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT) | * July 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT) | ||
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Revision as of 21:26, 15 June 2015
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Lavsa Island in Croatia.
Lavsa
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The small island of Lavsa lies off the SW coast of the island of Kornat in the Kornati Islands group of Croatia. It is separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal. Immediately NW is the island of Piskera with its 118 berth marina of Marina Piskera. The island offers just one anchorage, offering excellent shelter in virtually all conditions except very strong NE winds. The anchorage also has mooring buoys and two restaurants open during the season. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, the island is largely barren and uninhabited except for the restaurant staff during the season.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- Croatian charts
- MK14
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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.
Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Zadar is the nearest all-year port of entry. In summer only, Sali on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.
Berthing Options
There is only one berthing option on Lavsa Island, the anchorage of U. Lavsa on its N side. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the anchorages in the Kornati Islands, click on: Map of marinas and anchorages in Kornati Islands.
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None, but see nearby Marina Piskera.
Anchorages
U. Lavsa
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U. Lavsa is a long inlet extending over half a mile and entered from the N side of the island. Depths in the outer part of the inlet are over 20 metres, but the inlet shoals gradually towards the head to only 3.0 metres. At the top of the inlet, beyond the moorings, depths are less than a metre and there are rocks. Pick up one of the buoys laid towards the head of the inlet in 4.0 - 5.0 metres. Alternatively, anchor wherever you can find space in 4.0 - 6.0 metres; it will probably be necessary to take a line ashore if the anchorage is busy. Shelter here is excellent in all conditions, although very strong NE winds send in some swell. Two restaurants ashore during the season.
Offshore Islands
- Kornat
- Piskera (see Marina Piskera
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None, but see nearby Marina Piskera.
Yacht Services and Repairs
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel, water or electricity.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There are no permanent settlements on Lavsa, the few cottages being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands. Most of the summer residents consists of the restaurant owners and their families. There are no restrictions on walking ashore, but bear in mind that most of the land is private property.
Grocery & Supply Stores
None.
Eateries
See entry for anchorage.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
None.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
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
- Lavsa at the Wikipedia
- Kornati National Park
- 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 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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