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- | | name=U. | + | | name=U. Kravljačica |
- | | text=It is situated just over two miles SE of U. | + | | text=It is situated just over two miles SE of U. Šipnate at the N end of a wide bay facing the island of [[Levrnaka]]. At the S end of the same bay is the anchorage of U. Strižnja. U. Kravljačica inlet offers good shelter from all directions except S. Anchor in 10 - 12 metres and take a line ashore if possible. The holding is good in sand. There is a restaurant open here during the season. |
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- | | name=U. | + | | name=U. Strižnja |
- | | text=U. | + | | text=U. Strižnja lies just half a mile SE of U. Kravljačica at the other end of a wide bay facing the island of [[Levrnaka]]. U. Strižnja offers reasonable shelter in settled conditions, but, like U. Kravlacica, is open S. It is also more affected by W and NW winds than its near neighbour. Anchor in 6.0 - 8.0 metres or pick up one of the (free) mooring buoys. The holding is good in sand. There are two restaurants open here during the season. |
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| name=Vrulje | | name=Vrulje | ||
- | | text=The small settlement of Vrulje (arguably the capital of the Kornati Islands) is a mile and a half SE of the anchorage of U. | + | | text=The small settlement of Vrulje (arguably the capital of the Kornati Islands) is a mile and a half SE of the anchorage of U. Strižnja, opposite the small islets of Mana and Bisaga. The inlet at the head of which it lies offers excellent shelter from all except strong W winds (or, in the outer part, SW). There are no dangers in the approach from N, but in the approach from S note that there is rocky shelf extending 50 metres or so off the S entrance to the inlet. Anchor in 4.0 - 6.0 metres and take lines ashore if necessary. The holding is good in sand and weed. Alternatively, pick up one of the (free) mooring buoys along the S side of the inlet. Depending on your draft, it may also be possible to moor bows or stern-to the quay in the centre of the settlement, between the short stone jetties, or to the end of one of the jetties themselves, using your anchor. Depths here are mostly 1.5 - 2.5 metres, but less towards the head of the two short arms enclosing the settlement. Ashore there is a Kornati National Park visitor centre as well as two restaurants and a small provisions shop. |
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Revision as of 19:46, 8 September 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Kornat Island in Croatia.
Kornat
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Kornat Island lies 11 miles off the mainland coast of Croatia, 18 miles S of the city of Zadar. Lying in a NW/SE orientation and shaped rather like a long, wingless dragonfly, the island is over 13 miles long but barely 1.5 miles wide at its widest point near the settlement of Vrulje. It is the largest of the Kornati Islands and, together with 88 other islands, forms the beautiful Kornati National Park, one of the most celebrated in the country. There are seven principal anchorages along the more sheltered SW coast of the island as well as several minor ones, but just two on its more exposed (at least, to the infamous bora) NE coast. 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. There are Kornati National Park visitor centres, where daily visiting permits can be purchased, at U. Tomasovac at the N end of the island and at Vrulje half way down the SW coast. All the anchorages except U. Statival have restaurants ashore during the season.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- Croatian charts
- MK14
- MK15
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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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Entrance
Zadar is the nearest all-year port of entry. In summer only, Sali on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.
Berthing
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
There are nine principal berthing options on Kornat Island. Beginning at the NW end of the island with U. Tomasovac and continuing anti-clockwise, details are as follows:
U. Tomasovac
U. Šipnate
U. Kravljačica
U. Strižnja
Vrulje
U. Lopatica
U. Opat
U. Stiniva
U. Statival
Yacht Services and Repairs
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel. No water or electricity in any of the anchorages.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
There are no permanent settlements on Kornat, the sparsely scattered houses being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands. A large proportion of the summer residents consists of the restaurant owners and their families and national park staff, including the wardens whose job it is to ensure the regulations are observed. Visitors stepping ashore on Kornat are required to stick to designated paths on the island as much of the land is private property, especially on the landward side. Drystone walls and the occasional straggly plantation are a reminder of the former days of sheep farming and basic agriculture on the islands. The main shore-based attractions for walkers are the high viewpoints of Metlina or Opat, which can be climbed by anyone reasonably fit and offer fantastic views over the archipelago.
Architecturally there are few traces of the various civilizations that inhabited the island in former times, although there are outlines of dwellings and burial tumuli dating from pre-Roman times in several places. Half way down the SW coast, easily reached from the anchorage of U. Kravlacica, is the Tureta, the substantial remains of a squat, powerful fort believed to date to the 16th century and constructed to protect the seaways from pirate and other incursions.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Basic shop in Vrulje only.
Eateries
See entries for anchorages.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Garbage Disposal
Very limited. Best to take it with you.
Transportation
Excursion boats from Zadar only - no ferries.
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
- Kornat 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.
Comments
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- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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