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The town and harbour of Veli Iz is situated is situated about halfway down the NE side of the island of [[Iz]] in [[Croatia]]. The small islet of Rutnjak lies half a mile due E of the harbour. A quiet and attractive settlement, it was for many years the centre of a renowned pottery industry, although the craft is now continued by just one family in the town. Every year in late July the town hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years. The harbour of Veli Iz is given over almost entirely to yachting tourism, with its conversion into a small 50-berth marina with a wide range of support facilities, including a small repair yard. | The town and harbour of Veli Iz is situated is situated about halfway down the NE side of the island of [[Iz]] in [[Croatia]]. The small islet of Rutnjak lies half a mile due E of the harbour. A quiet and attractive settlement, it was for many years the centre of a renowned pottery industry, although the craft is now continued by just one family in the town. Every year in late July the town hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years. The harbour of Veli Iz is given over almost entirely to yachting tourism, with its conversion into a small 50-berth marina with a wide range of support facilities, including a small repair yard. | ||
| - | + | ==Local 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. | ||
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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]]''. | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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: M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik) | : M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik) | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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[[Zadar]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or [[Sibenik]] if arriving from S. During the summer, [[Sali]] on [[Dugi Otok]] and [[Primosten]] on the mainland are also ports of entry. | [[Zadar]] is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or [[Sibenik]] if arriving from S. During the summer, [[Sali]] on [[Dugi Otok]] and [[Primosten]] on the mainland are also ports of entry. | ||
| - | ==Berthing | + | ==Berthing Options== |
There are three mooring options for a visiting yacht in Veli Iz: | There are three mooring options for a visiting yacht in Veli Iz: | ||
| - | ''' | + | # '''Marina Veli Iz''' |
| - | + | #: The quays along the S side of the harbour are operated by [[Marina Veli Iz]] and provide around 50 berths for yachts of up to 20 metres in depths up to 3.5 metres. Click on link for details. | |
| - | The quays along the S side of the harbour are operated by [[Marina Veli Iz]] and provide around 50 berths for yachts of up to 20 metres in depths up to 3.5 metres. Click on link for details. | + | # '''Veli Iz Town Quay''' |
| - | + | #: The quay on the W side of the harbour, next to the church, has depths of 1.5 - 2.0 metres along most of its length. A yacht can moor here bows or stern-to using its anchor; probably bows-to is safer for all but shallow draft yachts. Holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter here is very good in all except strong NE winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell. | |
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| - | + | #: It is possible for one or two yachts to anchor on the NE side of the harbour, clear of the marina moorings and the fairway into the harbour. Depths here are 3.0 - 4.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in all but NE and E winds. | |
| - | The quay on the W side of the harbour, next to the church, has depths of 1.5 - 2.0 metres along most of its length. A yacht can moor here bows or stern-to using its anchor; probably bows-to is safer for all but shallow draft yachts. Holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter here is very good in all except strong NE winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell. | + | |
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| - | It is possible for one or two yachts to anchor on the NE side of the harbour, clear of the marina moorings and the fairway into the harbour. Depths here are 3.0 - 4.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in all but NE and E winds. | + | |
| - | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
| - | + | * [[Marina Veli Iz]] | |
| - | ==Anchorages== | + | ===Anchorages=== |
| - | See above. | + | ''See above''. |
====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in Veli Iz and the smaller settlement of Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families. Today there is just one family in Veli Iz keeping up the tradition, the Petrovic family. | + | Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in Veli Iz and the smaller settlement of Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families. Today there is just one family in Veli Iz keeping up the tradition, the Petrovic family. |
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There is an ethnographic museum in the town which has several fine examples of Iz pottery and a couple of Romanesque churches. Every year in late July Veli Iz hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years. | There is an ethnographic museum in the town which has several fine examples of Iz pottery and a couple of Romanesque churches. Every year in late July Veli Iz hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years. | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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| + | ''See [[Croatia#Popular_Routes.2FCruises|Croatia]]''. | ||
==Cruiser's Friends== | ==Cruiser's 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== | ==Forum Discussions== | ||
| - | 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'') |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| - | ''See [[Croatia#External Links|Croatia]]''. | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iž Iž] at the Wikipedia |
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| + | ''See also [[Croatia#External Links|Croatia]]''. | ||
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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* August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST) | * August 2005 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST) | ||
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Revision as of 01:14, 23 June 2015
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 Veli Iz harbour from S - Click for larger view |
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The town and harbour of Veli Iz is situated is situated about halfway down the NE side of the island of Iz in Croatia. The small islet of Rutnjak lies half a mile due E of the harbour. A quiet and attractive settlement, it was for many years the centre of a renowned pottery industry, although the craft is now continued by just one family in the town. Every year in late July the town hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years. The harbour of Veli Iz is given over almost entirely to yachting tourism, with its conversion into a small 50-berth marina with a wide range of support facilities, including a small repair yard.
Local 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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
There are no dangers in the immediate approach to Veli Iz. The islet of Rutnjak can be left on either side. In the approach from S, there is a shoal patch marked with a beacon around 500 metres NW of the islet of Knezak. Depths in the harbour entrance are 6.0 - 7.0 metres and there is a maximum depth of 3.5 metres on the quays.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Zadar is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or Sibenik if arriving from S. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.
Berthing Options
There are three mooring options for a visiting yacht in Veli Iz:
- Marina Veli Iz
- The quays along the S side of the harbour are operated by Marina Veli Iz and provide around 50 berths for yachts of up to 20 metres in depths up to 3.5 metres. Click on link for details.
- Veli Iz Town Quay
- The quay on the W side of the harbour, next to the church, has depths of 1.5 - 2.0 metres along most of its length. A yacht can moor here bows or stern-to using its anchor; probably bows-to is safer for all but shallow draft yachts. Holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter here is very good in all except strong NE winds, which send in an uncomfortable swell.
- Veli Iz Harbour
- It is possible for one or two yachts to anchor on the NE side of the harbour, clear of the marina moorings and the fairway into the harbour. Depths here are 3.0 - 4.0 metres and the holding is good in sand and mud. Shelter is good in all but NE and E winds.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
See above.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
There is no fuel berth on the island. Water and electricity at the marina berths.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in Veli Iz and the smaller settlement of Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families. Today there is just one family in Veli Iz keeping up the tradition, the Petrovic family.
There is an ethnographic museum in the town which has several fine examples of Iz pottery and a couple of Romanesque churches. Every year in late July Veli Iz hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Two supermarkets in the town.
Eateries
Several good restaurants ashore.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins at the marina.
Transportation
Ferries to Zadar on mainland.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Croatia.
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
- Iž at the Wikipedia
See also Croatia.
References & Publications
See Croatia.
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:
- August 2005 --Athene of Lymington 17:27, 23 April 2012 (BST)
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