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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==
==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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''See [[Northern Dalmatia#Charts|Northern Dalmatia]]''.
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; Imray
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==Radio Nets==
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==Weather==
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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==Islands==
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* [[Kaprije]]
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* [[Zmajan]]
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* [[Tijat]]
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* [[Prvić]]
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* [[Zlarin]]
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* [[Žirje]]
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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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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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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''.
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==Navigation==
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Berthing==
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==Berthing Options==
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There is only one berthing options on the island, the anchorage of [[#U. Potkucina|U. Potkucina]] (''see below'').
There is only one berthing options on the island, the anchorage of [[#U. Potkucina|U. Potkucina]] (''see below'').
===Ports===
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Anchorages==
==Anchorages==
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====U. Potkucina====
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{{Poi | lat = 43.69267223364554 | lon= 15.667689229838917  
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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. 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 sometimes laid here during the summer.
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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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==Offshore Islands==
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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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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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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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==Things to do Ashore==
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==Provisioning==
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Two restaurants open in the bay during the season.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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==Friends==
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
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'')
* [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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==Links==
* {{wikipedia|Kakan_(island)}}
* {{wikipedia|Kakan_(island)}}
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For other useful websites, ''see [[Croatia#Links|Croatia]]''.
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==References & Publications==
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==References==
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''See [[Croatia#References & Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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* We dropped the anchor in Potkucina far away from the mooring buoys, as we were encouraged by one German sailor who did it two nights before, and the local “mooring buoy mafia” became crazy. After several visits, discussions and threats to cut our anchor at night we checked with the harbour master and were advised to move, as there had been problems before with masked men arriving in the night to scare off anchored boaters. As the wind was northerly, we made our way to a small cove S of Kaprije bay, although not designated anchorage, very nice place to stay in settled weather and winds from N to E. --[[User:AtandilCZE|Lotos]] 11:00, 20 August 2014 (BST)
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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.

Comments

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