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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Zakan Island in Croatia.
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Zakan consists of a pair of islands, Ravni Zakan and Kameni Zakan, lying off the SE tip of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati Islands]] group of [[Croatia]]. The two islands are separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal. Two miles to the E is the island of [[Vela Smokvica]] with a further anchorage. Ravni Zakan offers two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, whereas Kameni Zakan has just one settled weather anchorage off its W coast. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the islands. Ashore, there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park and two restaurants on Ravni Zakan but no facilities on Kameni Zakan. Both islands are largely uninhabited except for the restaurant and national park staff during the season.
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| summary= The islands of [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan]] are lying off the SE tip of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati archipelago]] group of [[Croatia]]. The two islands are separated from [[Kornat]] by the mile-wide channel of the '''Kornatski Kanal'''. Two miles to the E is the island of [[Vela Smokvica]] with a further anchorage. '''Ravni Žakan''' offers two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, whereas '''Kameni Žakan''' has just one settled weather anchorage off its W coast. As part of the [http://www.np-kornati.hr/en Kornati National Park], a daily permit is required to visit the islands. Ashore, there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park and two restaurants on '''Ravni Žakan''' but no facilities on '''Kameni Žakan'''. Both islands are largely uninhabited except for the restaurant and national park staff during the season.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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''See [[Northern Dalmatia#Charts|Northern Dalmatia]]''.
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: M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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==Radio Nets==
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==Weather==
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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
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==Weather==
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==Islands==
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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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==Communication==
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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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==Navigation==
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==Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)==
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==Entrance==
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[[Zadar]] and [[Sibenik]] are the nearest all-year ports of entry.  In summer only, [[Bozava]] and [[Sali]] on [[Dugi Otok]] are also ports of entry.
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[[Zadar]] and [[Šibenik]] are the nearest all-year ports of entry.  In summer only, [[Božava]] and [[Sali]] on [[Dugi Otok]] are also ports of entry.
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==Berthing Options==
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==Berthing==
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There are three berthing options on Ravni Zakan Island, on the N and S sides of the island, plus a third option just W of the island of Kameni Zanak, in the channel between it and the islet of Jancar. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the anchorages in the Kornati Islands, click on: [https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=210561298658189797082.0004cede94afcae4d5fb8&msa=0&ll=43.82784,15.263443&spn=0.076038,0.131664 Map of marinas and anchorages in Kornati Islands]. 
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There are three berthing options on '''Ravni Žakan''' Island, on the N and S sides of the island, plus a third option just W of the island of''' Kameni Zanak''', in the channel between it and the islet of Jančar.
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None, but the marina of [[Marina Piskera]] lies five miles to the NW.
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None, but [[Marina Piškera]] lies five miles to the NW.
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===Anchorages===
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====Ravni Zakan 1====
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{{Poi | lat= 43.72569|lon=15.43219 | type= buoy
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{{Image right|RavniZakanRestaurant.jpg |The  restaurant pier on Ravni Zakan - ''Click for larger view'' }}
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{{Poi coord|43|43.58|N|15|25.94|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 43.72633439442049| lon= 15.432287586489647| zoom= 18|}}<br />
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The anchorage designated as Ravni Zakan 1 is on the S side of the island,  protected to some extent by the islets of Kameni Zakan and Jancar a few hundred meters S.  There are no dangers in the approach, although in the approach from S beware of the reefs half a mile SW of Kameni Zakan. Depths in the outer part of the anchorage are 12 metres, shoaling gradually towards the head to around 4.0 metres.  At the head of the bay is the Restaurant Ravni Zakan, which has a jetty with laid moorings and recently installed water and electricity on the jetty.  The jetty is very busy in summer.  Also ashore here is a visitors centre for the  Kornati National Park where daily permits can be purchased if you have not already done so prior to arrival.  There are also some (free) mooring buoys in the bay which can be picked up if you do not wish to eat in the restaurant.  Finally, it is possible to free anchor in 9.0 - 10.0 metres.  The holding is good in sand and weed.  Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except strong S winds.
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| text= This anchorage is on the S side of the island,  protected to some extent by the islets of [[#Kameni Žakan|Kameni Žakan]] and '''Jančar''' a few hundred meters to the S. Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except strong S winds.
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====Ravni Zakan 2====
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There are no dangers in the approach, although in the approach from the S {{mark|type=danger|name=beware of the reefs|lat=43.71268|lon=15.44322|zoom=16}} half a mile SW of '''Kameni Žakan'''.
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{{Poi coord|43|43.67|N|15|25.89|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 43.727868032092275| lon= 15.43149033167499| zoom= 18|}}<br />
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The anchorage of Ravni Zakan 2 is on the N side of the island,  separated from the S anchorage by a low isthmus.  This anchorage offers better protection than the other in southerly winds, but is completely open NW and, to some extent, W.  Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, with a line ashore if possible.  The holding is good in sand.  There is a restaurant ashore during the season.
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====Kameni Zakan====
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Depths in the outer part of the anchorage are 12 metres, shoaling gradually towards the head to around 4.0 metres.
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{{poi coord|43|43.18|N|15|26.07|E|}} - {{Chartlet link| lat= 43.7196686154188| lon= 15.43448845893574| zoom= 17|}}<br />
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The anchorage of Kameni Zakan is situated half a mile S of Ravni Zakan, in the channel between Kameni Zakan and the adjacent islet of Jancar.  The anchorage here is best in settled weather, since it is exposed to an extent to winds from all directions except E.  Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in the channel.  The holding is good in sand.
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==Offshore Islands==
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At the head of the bay is the Restaurant ''Ravni Žakan'', which has a jetty with laid moorings and recently installed water and electricity on the jetty. The jetty is very busy in summer. 
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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There are also some (free) mooring buoys in the bay which can be picked up if you do not wish to eat in the restaurant. Finally, it is possible to free anchor in 9.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed.  
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None, but the marina of [[Marina Piskera]] lies five miles to the NW.
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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Also ashore here is a visitors centre for the [http://www.np-kornati.hr/en Kornati National Park] where daily permits can be purchased if you have not already done so prior to arrival. 
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{{Poi |lat= 43.727868032092275| lon= 15.43149033167499 | type= anchorage
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| text= This anchorage is on the N side of the island, separated from the S anchorage by a low isthmus.
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This anchorage offers better protection than the other in southerly winds, but is completely opento the NW and, to some extent, to the W. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, with a line ashore if possible. The holding is good in sand. There is a restaurant ashore during the season.
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There are no permanent settlements on either of the Zakan islands, 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, the national park staff and their families. There are no restrictions on walking ashore, but bear in mind that most of the land is private property.
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{{Poi |lat= 43.7196686154188| lon= 15.43448845893574
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| text= The anchorage is situated half a mile S of '''Ravni Žakan''', in the channel between [[Kameni Žakan]] and the adjacent islet of '''Jančar'''. The anchorage here is best in settled weather, since it is exposed to an extent to winds from all directions except from the E. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in the channel. The holding is good in sand.
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|Garbage| Bins in the coves
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==Provisioning==
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==Eating out==
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''See [[Croatia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Croatia]]''.
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{{mark |name= Ravni Žakan | type= eatingout |text=restaurant in [[#Ravni Žakan S|Ravni Žakan S]].}}
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{{mark |name= In [[#Ravni Žakan N|Ravni Žakan N]] | type= eatingout |text=restaurant.}}
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==Transportation==
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==Tourism==
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There are no permanent settlements on either of the '''Žakan islands''', the few cottages being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands.  Most of the summer residents consist of the restaurant owners, the national park staff and their families. There are no restrictions on walking ashore but bear in mind that most of the land is private property.
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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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==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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* [http://kornati.hr/eng/ Kornati National Park]  
* [http://kornati.hr/eng/ Kornati National Park]  
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://croatia.hr/en-GB/Homepage Croatian National Tourist Board]
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
* [http://www.find-croatia.com Find Croatia travel guide]  
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia Wikipedia - Croatia]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croatia Wikipedia - Croatia]
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Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan
43°43.359'N, 015°26.192'E Chart icon.png
lat=43.72265 | lon=15.43653 | zoom=14 | y

The islands of Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan are lying off the SE tip of the island of Kornat in the Kornati archipelago group of Croatia. The two islands are separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal. Two miles to the E is the island of Vela Smokvica with a further anchorage. Ravni Žakan offers two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, whereas Kameni Žakan has just one settled weather anchorage off its W coast. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the islands. Ashore, there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park and two restaurants on Ravni Žakan but no facilities on Kameni Žakan. Both islands are largely uninhabited except for the restaurant and national park staff during the season.

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

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Zadar and Šibenik are the nearest all-year ports of entry. In summer only, Božava and Sali on Dugi Otok are also ports of entry.

Berthing

There are three berthing options on Ravni Žakan Island, on the N and S sides of the island, plus a third option just W of the island of Kameni Zanak, in the channel between it and the islet of Jančar.

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None, but Marina Piškera lies five miles to the NW.

Anchorages

The restaurant pier on Ravni Žakan

Ravni Žakan S

Ravni Žakan S/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#Ravni_.C5.BDakan_S
Buoy icon Ravni Žakan S [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Ravni Žakan S|Ravni Žakan S]] 43°43.541'N, 015°25.931'E

This anchorage is on the S side of the island, protected to some extent by the islets of Kameni Žakan and Jančar a few hundred meters to the S. Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except strong S winds.

There are no dangers in the approach, although in the approach from the S beware of the reefs/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#beware_of_the_reefsDanger icon beware of the reefs [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#beware of the reefs|beware of the reefs]] 43°42.761'N, 015°26.593'E half a mile SW of Kameni Žakan.

Depths in the outer part of the anchorage are 12 metres, shoaling gradually towards the head to around 4.0 metres.

At the head of the bay is the Restaurant Ravni Žakan, which has a jetty with laid moorings and recently installed water and electricity on the jetty. The jetty is very busy in summer.

There are also some (free) mooring buoys in the bay which can be picked up if you do not wish to eat in the restaurant. Finally, it is possible to free anchor in 9.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed.

Also ashore here is a visitors centre for the Kornati National Park where daily permits can be purchased if you have not already done so prior to arrival.

Ravni Žakan N

Ravni Žakan N/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#Ravni_.C5.BDakan_N
Anchorage icon Ravni Žakan N [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Ravni Žakan N|Ravni Žakan N]] 43°43.672'N, 015°25.889'E

This anchorage is on the N side of the island, separated from the S anchorage by a low isthmus.

This anchorage offers better protection than the other in southerly winds, but is completely opento the NW and, to some extent, to the W. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, with a line ashore if possible. The holding is good in sand. There is a restaurant ashore during the season.
The anchorage of Kameni Žakan

Kameni Žakan

Kameni Žakan/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#Kameni_.C5.BDakan
Anchorage icon Kameni Žakan [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Kameni Žakan|Kameni Žakan]] 43°43.180'N, 015°26.069'E
The anchorage is situated half a mile S of Ravni Žakan, in the channel between Kameni Žakan and the adjacent islet of Jančar. The anchorage here is best in settled weather, since it is exposed to an extent to winds from all directions except from the E. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in the channel. The holding is good in sand.

Amenities

Facilities
Water N/A (Not Available).
Electricity N/A
Toilets ?
Showers ?
Laundry N/A
Garbage Bins in the coves
Supplies
Fuel N/A
Bottled gas None
Chandlers None
Services
Repairs N/A
Internet N/A (Not Available)
Mobile connectivity Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?
Vehicle rentals N/A

Provisioning

None.

Eating out

Ravni Žakan/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#Ravni_.C5.BDakanEatingout icon Ravni Žakan [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Ravni Žakan|Ravni Žakan]] restaurant in Ravni Žakan S.

In Ravni Žakan N/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#In_.5B.5B.23Ravni_.C5.BDakan_N.7CRavni_.C5.BDakan_N.5D.5DEatingout icon In Ravni Žakan N [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#In Ravni Žakan N|In Ravni Žakan N]] restaurant.

Transportation

N/A.

Tourism

There are no permanent settlements on either of the Žakan islands, the few cottages being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands. Most of the summer residents consist of the restaurant owners, the national park staff and their families. There are no restrictions on walking ashore but bear in mind that most of the land is private property.

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

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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