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| - | The | + | The only harbour is Veli Zaton, the settlement in a shallow bay on the W side of the inlet around half a mile from the entrance. Here there is a small harbour consisting of N and E jetties, the inside of which is mostly filled by local boats. A ferry berths daily on the N side of the N jetty, although it is possible to berth there overnight if arriving in early evening. Similarly, the inside of this jetty is generally occupied by hotel boats, for which Zaton is a regular stop. However, there are six laid moorings on the outside of the E jetty and is likely you will be directed to one of these if one is free. The owner of the local konoba S of the harbour manages the moorings, for which there is a daily charge of 175 kuna. Depths in this position are 4-5 metres, shallowing to 1.5 at the S end. There are no facilities on the jetty, but there are two stanchions for water and electricity on the N jetty ( not connected in June 2014). Alternatively anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in mud. Depths in most of the rest of the inlet are unsuitable for anchoring. Shelter in both Veli Zaton and the anchorage is good in all but strong southerly winds, when a heavy swell will be experienced. |
[[Image:ZatonQuay.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Yacht moored on Veli Zaton quay''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | [[Image:ZatonQuay.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Yacht moored on Veli Zaton quay''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | + | Three konobas at Veli Zaton. | |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
| - | * Buses to [[Dubrovnik]]. | + | * Buses to [[Dubrovnik]] from 0600 to 2345. Details from helpful tourist office up steps next to post office. |
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
| - | * | + | * June 2014 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] |
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Revision as of 14:56, 14 June 2014
Zaton, Croatia
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The deep and sheltered inlet of Zaton lies just 1.5 miles NW of the entrance to the harbour of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic coast of Croatia. It is a popular summer weekend anchorage for yachts out of Dubrovnik as well as offering a considerably cheaper alternative to the ACI Marina in Dubrovnik. Visiting yachts have the choice of anchoring at the top of the bay or, if there is space, lying alongside the short jetty at the settlement of Veli Zaton on the W side of the inlet. Shelter is the inlet is good, although strong southerlies send in an unpleasant swell.
Local Weather
Diurnal winds along the coast are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains are a feature of some of the harbours along the NE Adriatic 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 Velebitski channel. It tends to blow less strongly S of Zadar.
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
- 1580
- 683
- Croatian
- 100-21
- Imray
- M25
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets. lso see World Cruiser's Nets
There are no hazards in the approach to the inlet of Zaton. A light structure on the W headland of the inlet is visible from some distance. If intending to berth on the stone jetty at Veli Zaton, note that there is an underwater rock some 200 metres E of the jetty with only 4.5 metres over it.
Berthing options
The only harbour is Veli Zaton, the settlement in a shallow bay on the W side of the inlet around half a mile from the entrance. Here there is a small harbour consisting of N and E jetties, the inside of which is mostly filled by local boats. A ferry berths daily on the N side of the N jetty, although it is possible to berth there overnight if arriving in early evening. Similarly, the inside of this jetty is generally occupied by hotel boats, for which Zaton is a regular stop. However, there are six laid moorings on the outside of the E jetty and is likely you will be directed to one of these if one is free. The owner of the local konoba S of the harbour manages the moorings, for which there is a daily charge of 175 kuna. Depths in this position are 4-5 metres, shallowing to 1.5 at the S end. There are no facilities on the jetty, but there are two stanchions for water and electricity on the N jetty ( not connected in June 2014). Alternatively anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in mud. Depths in most of the rest of the inlet are unsuitable for anchoring. Shelter in both Veli Zaton and the anchorage is good in all but strong southerly winds, when a heavy swell will be experienced.
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The village of Veli Zaton sits in quite pleasant surroundings. Round the inlet are several summer residences built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Supermarket at Veli Zaton.
Eateries
Three konobas at Veli Zaton.
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
None.
Transportation
- Buses to Dubrovnik from 0600 to 2345. Details from helpful tourist office up steps next to post office.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
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
Links to relevant websites.
For other useful websites, see 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:
- June 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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