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{{Infobox |43|41.39|N|15|40.11|E|
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| name= Kakan
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| summary= The small island of [[Kakan]] lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] eight miles W of the harbour of [[Šibenik]]. The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of [[Kaprije]] to the E and [[Žirje]] to the SW. Although uninhabited, the island is a popular destination for cruising yachtsmen and day boats from Kaprije in view of its attractive and sheltered anchorage of [[#U. Potkucina|U. Potkucina]] on its N side, which is protected by two small islets. The shelter is good in all conditions except very strong N winds.
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The small island of Kakan lies off the mainland coast of [[Croatia]] eight miles W of the harbour of [[Sibenik]].  The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of [[Kaprije]] to the E and [[Zirje]] to the SW.  Although uninhabited, the island is a popular destination for cruising yachtsmen and day boats from Kaprije in view of its attractive and sheltered anchorage of [[#U. Potkucina|U. Potkucina]] on its N side, which is protected by two small islets.  Shelter is good in all conditions except very strong N winds.
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==Charts==
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''See [[Northern Dalmatia#Charts|Northern Dalmatia]]''.
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==Weather==
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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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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
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==Islands==
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==Navigation==
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==Berthing==
==Berthing==
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| text= The anchorage is situated on the N side of the island, barely a mile W of the island of [[Kaprije]] and consists of a wide and relatively shallow bay partially protected from N by the islets of O. Burnjak Veli and O. Burnjak Mali.   
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| text= The anchorage is situated on the N side of the island, barely a mile W of the island of [[Kaprije]] and consists of a wide and relatively shallow bay partially protected from N by the islets of {{mark|type=island|name=O. Burnjak Veli|lat=43.70181|lon=15.66275|zoom=15}} and {{mark|type=island|name=O. Burnjak Mali|lat=43.69877|lon=15.6697|zoom=15}}.   
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Depths in the anchorage range from 5.0 metres in the channel between the two islets to 15.0 metres in the center of the bay. The channel between O. Burnjak Veli, the westernmost of the two islets, and Kakan is shallow, with depths of 2.0 - 2.5 metres only.   
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Depths in the anchorage range from 5.0 metres in the channel between the two islets to 15.0 metres in the center of the bay. The channel between O. Burnjak Veli, the westernmost of the two islets, and Kakan is shallow, with depths of 2.0 - 2.5 metres only.   
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Anchor according to the wind direction in depths of 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively pick up one of the mooring buoys that are laid here during the summer.
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Anchor according to the wind direction in depths of 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively, pick up one of the mooring buoys that are laid here during the summer.
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==Facilities==
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==Amenities==
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Two restaurants open in the bay during the season.
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{{Green|Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS  in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?}}
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Two restaurants open in the bay during the season.
 
==Tourism==
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For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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Latest revision as of 20:54, 2 April 2019

World ▶ Mediterranean ▶ Adriatic Sea ▶ Croatia ▶ Northern Dalmatia ▶ Kakan

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Kakan
43°41.390'N, 015°40.110'E Chart icon.png
lat=43.68983 | lon=15.6685 | zoom=13 | y
Kakan.jpg
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Anchorage of Kakan looking towards Kaprije

The small island of Kakan lies off the mainland coast of Croatia eight miles W of the harbour of Šibenik. The island is situated halfway between the larger islands of Kaprije to the E and Žirje to the SW. Although uninhabited, the island is a popular destination for cruising yachtsmen and day boats from Kaprije in view of its attractive and sheltered anchorage of U. Potkucina on its N side, which is protected by two small islets. The shelter is good in all conditions except very strong N winds.

Charts

See Northern Dalmatia.

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Berthing

There is only one berthing options on the island, the anchorage of U. Potkucina (see below).

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

U. Potkucina

U. Potkucina/wiki/Kakan#U._Potkucina
Anchorage icon U. Potkucina [[Kakan#U. Potkucina|U. Potkucina]] 43°41.560'N, 015°40.061'E

The anchorage is situated on the N side of the island, barely a mile W of the island of Kaprije and consists of a wide and relatively shallow bay partially protected from N by the islets of O. Burnjak Veli/wiki/Kakan#O._Burnjak_VeliIsland icon O. Burnjak Veli [[Kakan#O. Burnjak Veli|O. Burnjak Veli]] 43°42.109'N, 015°39.765'E and O. Burnjak Mali/wiki/Kakan#O._Burnjak_MaliIsland icon O. Burnjak Mali [[Kakan#O. Burnjak Mali|O. Burnjak Mali]] 43°41.926'N, 015°40.182'E .

Depths in the anchorage range from 5.0 metres in the channel between the two islets to 15.0 metres in the center of the bay. The channel between O. Burnjak Veli, the westernmost of the two islets, and Kakan is shallow, with depths of 2.0 - 2.5 metres only.

Anchor according to the wind direction in depths of 5.0 - 8.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively, pick up one of the mooring buoys that are laid here during the summer.

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

N/A (Not Available).

Eating out

Two restaurants open in the bay during the season.

Transportation

None.

Tourism

Absolutely nothing.

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

For other useful websites, see Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

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