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An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vela Smokvica Island in Croatia.
 
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| summary='''Vela Smokvica''' island lies just half a mile SE of the SE tip of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati archipelago]] group of [[Croatia]]. Nearby alternative anchorages include [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Anchorages|Ravni & Kameni Žakan]] and [[Kornat#U. Opat|Opat]] on [[Kornat]]. The island has just one anchorage, the inlet of [[#U. Lojena|U. Lojena]] on its S side, which offers protection from all wind except from the southerlies. The anchorage is popular in the summer as it is the first a yacht arrives at in the approach to the Kornati Islands from S. As part of the [http://www.np-kornati.hr/en Kornati National Park], a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, there are two restaurants with jetties but no other facilities.
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Vela Smokvica island lies just half a mile SE of the SE tip of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati Islands]] group of [[Croatia]]. Nearby alternative anchorages include [[Zakan]] and Opat on [[Kornat]]. The island has just one anchorage, the inlet of U. Lojena on the S side of the island, which offers protection from all wind except southerlies. The anchorage is popular in the summer as it is the first a yacht arrives at in the approach to the Kornati Islands from S. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, there are two restaurants with jetties but no other facilities.
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==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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''See [[Northern Dalmatia#Charts|Northern Dalmatia]]''.
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: 2711
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; Croatian charts
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: MK15
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; Imray
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: M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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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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''See [[Croatia#Weather|Croatia]]''.
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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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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources of weather forecast info|Croatia]]''.
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==Passages==
==Passages==
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''See [[Croatia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#Passages|Croatia]]''.
==Islands==
==Islands==
* [[Kornat]]
* [[Kornat]]
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==Navigation==
 
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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.
 
==Communication==
==Communication==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Navigation==
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==Entrance==
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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.
==Berthing==
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There is only one berthing option on the island, the inlet of U. Lojena on the S side.  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 is only one berthing option on the island, the inlet of [[#U. Lojena|U. Lojena]] on the S side.
===Ports===
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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None, but the marina of [[Marina Piskera]] lies seven miles to the NW.
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None, but the [[Marina Piškera]] lies seven miles to the NW.
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===Anchorages===
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====U. Lojena====
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{{Image right|VelaSmokvica2.jpg |Restaurant jetties in U. Lojena }}
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U. Lojena is located on the S side of the island, in an inlet protected from all directions except S.  At the head of the inlet are two restaurants with jetties, both of which have suitable depths for a yacht (but if yours has a larger draft, prefer the outer jetty).  The jetties are equipped with laid moorings and concrete bollards for taking lines.  Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres. There are also a few buoys. Alternatively, anchor in the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, taking a line ashore if possible.  Holding is good in sand and weed.  U. Lojena is completely open S and should be evacuated if strong winds from this direction are forecast.
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| text= U. Lojena is located on the S side of the island, in an inlet protected from all directions except from the S. There are a few buoys deployed there.  
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One of the restaurants has an amusing collection of ceramics on sale.
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At the head of the inlet are two restaurants with jetties, both of which have suitable depths for a yacht (but if yours has a larger draft, prefer the outer jetty).  The jetties are equipped with laid moorings and concrete bollards for taking lines. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres.  
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==Yacht Services and Repairs==
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Alternatively, anchor in the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, taking a line ashore if possible. Holding is good in sand and weed. U. Lojena is completely open to the S and should be evacuated if strong winds from that direction are forecasted.
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None.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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''Konoba Piccolo'' (the one at the head of the bay) is considered to be a very good restaurant by local standards (but rather pricey).
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No fuel, water or electricity.
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==Things to do Ashore==
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==Amenities==
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====Tourism====
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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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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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==Provisioning==
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==Eating out==
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''See [[#U. Lojenas|U. Lojena]]''.
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{{mark |name= ''Konoba Piccolo''| type= eatingout | text=at the head of the [[#U. Lojena|U. Lojena]] bay is considered to be a very good restaurant by local standards (but rather pricey).}}
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{{mark |name= &nbsp;| type= eatingout | text=There is also second restaurant in [[#U. Lojena|U. Lojena]] bay.}}
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====Garbage Disposal====
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==Transportation==
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None.  Take it with you.
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A 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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==Cruiser's Friends==
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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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==Forum Discussions==
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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]
* [http://www.about-croatia.com/croatia-marina.php List of all Croatian marinas]
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* [http://www.aci-club.hr/ List of government-owned ACI marinas]
 
* [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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==References & Publications==
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==References==
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''See [[Croatia#References & Publications|Croatia]]''.
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''.
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Vela Smokvica
43°43.670'N, 015°28.540'E Chart icon.png
lat=43.72783 | lon=15.47567 | zoom=14 | y
VelaSmokvica.jpg
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The inlet of U. Lojena from the N

Vela Smokvica island lies just half a mile SE of the SE tip of the island of Kornat in the Kornati archipelago group of Croatia. Nearby alternative anchorages include Ravni & Kameni Žakan and Opat on Kornat. The island has just one anchorage, the inlet of U. Lojena on its S side, which offers protection from all wind except from the southerlies. The anchorage is popular in the summer as it is the first a yacht arrives at in the approach to the Kornati Islands from S. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the island. Ashore, there are two restaurants with jetties but no other facilities.

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 is only one berthing option on the island, the inlet of U. Lojena on the S side.

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

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

Anchorages

Restaurant jetties in U. Lojena

U. Lojena

U. Lojena/wiki/Vela_Smokvica#U._Lojena
Buoy icon U. Lojena [[Vela Smokvica#U. Lojena|U. Lojena]] 43°43.538'N, 015°28.643'E

U. Lojena is located on the S side of the island, in an inlet protected from all directions except from the S. There are a few buoys deployed there.

At the head of the inlet are two restaurants with jetties, both of which have suitable depths for a yacht (but if yours has a larger draft, prefer the outer jetty). The jetties are equipped with laid moorings and concrete bollards for taking lines. Depths are 3.0 - 4.0 metres.

Alternatively, anchor in the inlet in 6.0 - 8.0 metres, taking a line ashore if possible. Holding is good in sand and weed. U. Lojena is completely open to the S and should be evacuated if strong winds from that direction are forecasted.

Konoba Piccolo (the one at the head of the bay) is considered to be a very good restaurant by local standards (but rather pricey).

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

None.

Eating out

Konoba Piccolo/wiki/Vela_Smokvica#.27.27Konoba_Piccolo.27.27Eatingout icon Konoba Piccolo [[Vela Smokvica#Konoba Piccolo|Konoba Piccolo]] at the head of the U. Lojena bay is considered to be a very good restaurant by local standards (but rather pricey).

 /wiki/Vela_Smokvica#.26nbsp.3BEatingout icon   [[Vela Smokvica# | ]] There is also second restaurant in U. Lojena bay.

Transportation

N/A.

Tourism

A 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.

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