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| - | '''Obonjan''' is a small island in central Dalmatia ([[Croatia]]) which is separated from the island [[Zmajan]] by a 0.5 NM passage. The island of [[Krapanj]] is 3NM E and the island of [[Zlarin]] is 2.5 NM W of Obonjan. The top of the island is 56 metres above the sea level. | + | '''Obonjan''' is a small island in central Dalmatia ([[Croatia]]) which is separated from the island of [[Zmajan]] by a 0.5 NM passage. The island of [[Krapanj]] is 3NM E and the island of [[Zlarin]] is 2.5 NM W of Obonjan. The top of the island is 56 metres above the sea level. |
| - | On the E of the island | + | On the E side of the island there is a small harbour with an even smaller jetty. |
| - | During times of the Socialist Yugoslavia the island used to be nicknamed | + | During the times of the Socialist Yugoslavia the island used to be nicknamed "Otok Mladosti" (Island of Youth) as it was a popular scouts' venue. Later, during the ''Independence War'' refugees inhabited it. Then in 2015 after some years of uncertainty the island was bought by a group of [http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/festivals/unknown-festival-promoters-buy-croatian-island-to-create-idyllic-party-destination-10326900.html British entrepreneurs] to be converted into a resort with a [https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/mar/19/croatia-obonjan-island-wellbeing-holiday-spa-festival techno music venue]. |
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| name=Obonjan E harbour pier | | name=Obonjan E harbour pier | ||
| - | | text=A berth or two | + | | text=A berth or two might be found on the short pier with a red beacon at the N side of the harbour. In season a regular ferry makes a stop there. Actually it's unknown if the current owners of the island would allow yachts to moor there. Other piers in the harbour are not suitable for mooring. |
The mooring has protection from W. The depth at the quay is about 2.5 m. | The mooring has protection from W. The depth at the quay is about 2.5 m. | ||
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| name=Obonjan E harbour | | name=Obonjan E harbour | ||
| - | | text=Alternatively anchor in front of the beach in the harbor | + | | text=Alternatively anchor in front of the beach in the harbor in depths of 3-5 m. |
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==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
* Regular (but infrequent) ferries [http://www.putovnica.net/prijevoz/trajektna-luka-obonjan Šibenik - Zlarin - Obonjan - Kaprije - Žirje] | * Regular (but infrequent) ferries [http://www.putovnica.net/prijevoz/trajektna-luka-obonjan Šibenik - Zlarin - Obonjan - Kaprije - Žirje] | ||
| - | * Alternatively | + | * Alternatively enquire at the resort if they'd be able to arrange a transfer to [[Šibenik]] |
==Eating out== | ==Eating out== | ||
Revision as of 14:37, 18 October 2016
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Obonjan is a small island in central Dalmatia (Croatia) which is separated from the island of Zmajan by a 0.5 NM passage. The island of Krapanj is 3NM E and the island of Zlarin is 2.5 NM W of Obonjan. The top of the island is 56 metres above the sea level.
On the E side of the island there is a small harbour with an even smaller jetty.
During the times of the Socialist Yugoslavia the island used to be nicknamed "Otok Mladosti" (Island of Youth) as it was a popular scouts' venue. Later, during the Independence War refugees inhabited it. Then in 2015 after some years of uncertainty the island was bought by a group of British entrepreneurs to be converted into a resort with a techno music venue.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 2774
- Croatian charts
- MK15
- Imray
- M25
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
None.
Berthing
Obonjan E harbour pier
Obonjan E harbour pier [[Obonjan#Obonjan E harbour pier|Obonjan E harbour pier]] 43°40.753'N, 015°47.303'E A berth or two might be found on the short pier with a red beacon at the N side of the harbour. In season a regular ferry makes a stop there. Actually it's unknown if the current owners of the island would allow yachts to moor there. Other piers in the harbour are not suitable for mooring.
The mooring has protection from W. The depth at the quay is about 2.5 m.Anchorages
Obonjan E harbour
Facilities
Water
None.
Electricity
None.
Toilets
At the restaurant and other locations
Showers
None.
Laundry
None.
Garbage
None.
Supplies
Fuel
None.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
None.
Services
Repairs
None.
Internet
Unknown
Mobile connectivity
Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle Rentals
None.
Provisioning
A convenience shop is in the resort (payments only by card)
Transportation
- Regular (but infrequent) ferries Šibenik - Zlarin - Obonjan - Kaprije - Žirje
- Alternatively enquire at the resort if they'd be able to arrange a transfer to Šibenik
Eating out
A bar and a restaurant at the harbour.
Tourism
Note: the island could only be visited by 18+ ones.
In to addition to the resort's bar and restaurant at the harbour visitors could also buy tickets to evening shows there.
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 & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Obonjan and this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) -- Vadim 20:50, 14 October 2016 (BST)
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