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+ | | name=U. Stiniva | ||
+ | | text=U. Stiniva is a small and rather exposed inlet on the NE coast of the island, two miles WSW of the southernmost tip of [[Zut]] Island. Shelter here is adequate in settled conditions, but it is not a place to head if there is anything N or E in the wind. Moor at the head of the inlet, dropping your anchor in 6.0 - 8.0 metres to go bows or stern-to the jetty built for the restaurant here. The rest of the inlet is mostly too deep to anchor. Holding is good in sand and weed. | ||
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+ | | name=U. Statival | ||
+ | | text=The wide bay of U. Statival lies at the top NE corner of the island, opposite the NW end of the adjacent island of [[Zut]] two miles to the E. Consisting of two inlets, the bay is partially protected from E by the islet of Vela Svrsata, which can be left on either side in the approach. Anchor at the head of the westernmost of the two inlets in 4.0 - 6.0 metres. Holding is good in sand and weed. There are no facilities ashore. The anchorage offers good shelter in all but SE winds. In these conditions, better shelter can be found in the bight at the NW end of Vela Svrsata. | ||
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+ | | name=U. Lupeška | ||
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| text=The bay of U. Tomasovac is situated at the NW extremity of the island, a mile SE of the entrance to the popular anchorage of Telascica on [[Dugi Otok]]. There are no dangers in the approach, but note that there are shoals extending for over 100 metres off the coast S of the bay. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres or pick up one of the (free) mooring buoys provided. The holding is good in sand. Ashore there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park, where it is possible to buy a visiting permit (although it is much cheaper to buy it before arriving). There is also a restaurant open during the season. Shelter here is good in settled weather, but strong winds from almost any direction seem to send in a swell and it would be untenable here in very strong W winds. | | text=The bay of U. Tomasovac is situated at the NW extremity of the island, a mile SE of the entrance to the popular anchorage of Telascica on [[Dugi Otok]]. There are no dangers in the approach, but note that there are shoals extending for over 100 metres off the coast S of the bay. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres or pick up one of the (free) mooring buoys provided. The holding is good in sand. Ashore there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park, where it is possible to buy a visiting permit (although it is much cheaper to buy it before arriving). There is also a restaurant open during the season. Shelter here is good in settled weather, but strong winds from almost any direction seem to send in a swell and it would be untenable here in very strong W winds. | ||
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Revision as of 17:33, 12 September 2016
Kornat
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Otok Kornat (island Kornat) 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.
There are 7 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. All the anchorages except U. Statival have restaurants ashore during the season.
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.
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
Officially endorsed overnight anchorages
U. Stiniva
U. Statival
U. Lupeška
U. Tomasovac
U. Šipnate
U. Lučica
U. Kravljačica
U. Strižnja
U. Male Vrulje
U. Vrulje
U. Opat
U. Podbižanj
Unofficial anchorages
U. Male Vrulje
U. Lopatica
U. Koritniica
U. Ropotnica
U. Koromašnja
Facilities
Water
None.
Electricity
None.
Toilets
None.
Showers
None.
Laundry
None.
Garbage
Very limited. Best to take it with you.
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Bottled gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
Mobile connectivity
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
Basic shop in Vrulje only.
Transportation
None.
Eating out
See entries for anchorages.
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.
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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