Lavsa
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Lavsa Island, 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.
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Charts
British Admiralty 2711
Croatian charts MK14
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.
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.
1. U. Lavsa 43°45.1′N, 15°22.2′E
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.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None, but see nearby Marina Piskera.
Yacht Services and Repairs
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
No fuel, water or electricity.
Offshore Islands
- Kornat
- Piskera (see Marina Piskera
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.
Transportation
None.
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
- 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
Books, Guides, etc.
- Adriatic Pilot (Imray) - Trevor & Dinah Thompson 6th edition 2012
- 777 Harbours & Anchorages - Karl-H. Bestandig 4th edition 2010-11
- Croatia Cruising Companion (Wiley Nautical) - Jane Cody and John Nash
- Adriatic Sea Pilots Volume 1 and 2 (Croatian Hydrographic Office)
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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