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| + | | lat= 42.6911|lon=18.0425| | ||
| + | | name= Zaton | ||
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| image= ZatonBay.jpg | | image= ZatonBay.jpg | ||
| - | | imagetext= The inlet of Zaton from N | + | | imagetext= The inlet of Zaton from N |
| - | | | + | | summary= 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 [[Marina 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. The shelter is the inlet is good, although strong southerlies send in an unpleasant swell. |
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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]]. | + | | news= |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Southern Dalmatia#Charts|Southern Dalmatia]]''. | |
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
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==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
| + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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| - | ''Also see [[ | + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' |
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==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
| - | There are no hazards in the approach to the inlet of Zaton. | + | 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 {{mark|type=danger|name=underwater rock|lat=42.69128|lon=18.04333|zoom=17}} some 200 metres E of the jetty with only 4.5 metres over it. |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | {{ | + | {{poi | lat= 42.69068|lon=18.04109 |
| - | + | | type= harbour | |
| - | + | | name= Veli Zaton | |
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| + | | zoom= 17 | ||
| + | | portofentry= | ||
| + | | image= VeliZatonQuay.jpg | ||
| + | | imagetext= Yachts moored on Veli Zaton quay | ||
| + | | text= The main settlement in the inlet is Veli Zaton, located in a shallow bay on the W side 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 ferryboat berths daily on the N side of the N jetty and usually stays overnight. Outside these times, this space is often filled with hotel boats, for which Zaton is a regular stop, collecting or disgorging passengers. However, there are six laid moorings on the outside of the E jetty and it is most likely you will be directed to one of these if one is free. The owner of the local ''Konoba Kasar'', just 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 beyond the laid moorings. 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). | ||
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| + | {{himage|ZatonNJetty.jpg| Hotel boats and ferries monopolise the N jetty (viewed from E)}} | ||
| + | {{himage|ZatonEJetty.jpg| Yachts usually moor on the outside of the E jetty (viewed from S)}} | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
| - | If there is no space, one can anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or - especially with N winds - in the bight at the top of the inlet. | + | {{poi | lat=42.69998|lon=18.04319 |
| + | | type= anchorage | ||
| + | | name= Zaton Inlet | ||
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| + | | zoom= 15 | ||
| + | | image= ZatonBay.jpg | ||
| + | | imagetext= The inlet of Zaton from N | ||
| + | | text= If there is no space, one can anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or - especially with N winds - in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in the 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, although the moorings on the outside of the harbour jetty do become uncomfortable with N or E winds much above 15 knots. | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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| - | ==== | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | + | {{mark | type= provisions |name= Veli Zaton Village | text= Supermarket.}} | |
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| - | === | + | * Veli Zaton Village |
| - | + | : {{mark| type= eatingout |name= |text=Three konobas.}} | |
| - | == | + | ==Transportation== |
| - | + | Buses to [[Dubrovnik]] from 0600 to 2345. Details from helpful tourist office up steps next to post office. | |
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| - | + | The village of Veli Zaton sits in quiet pleasant surroundings. Round the inlet there are several summer residences built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries. | |
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==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ''See [[Croatia#References|Croatia]]''. | ||
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Revision as of 14:51, 22 April 2019
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 The inlet of Zaton from N |
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 Marina 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. The shelter is the inlet is good, although strong southerlies send in an unpleasant swell.
Charts
See Southern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see 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 [[Zaton#underwater rock|underwater rock]] 42°41.477'N, 018°02.600'E some 200 metres E of the jetty with only 4.5 metres over it.
Berthing
Veli Zaton
The main settlement in the inlet is Veli Zaton, located in a shallow bay on the W side 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 ferryboat berths daily on the N side of the N jetty and usually stays overnight. Outside these times, this space is often filled with hotel boats, for which Zaton is a regular stop, collecting or disgorging passengers. However, there are six laid moorings on the outside of the E jetty and it is most likely you will be directed to one of these if one is free. The owner of the local Konoba Kasar, just 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 beyond the laid moorings. 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).
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Zaton Inlet
If there is no space, one can anchor off Veli Zaton (avoiding the rock) or - especially with N winds - in the bight at the top of the inlet. Depths here are 6.0 - 10.0 metres and the holding is excellent in the 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, although the moorings on the outside of the harbour jetty do become uncomfortable with N or E winds much above 15 knots.
Amenities
None.
Provisioning
Veli Zaton Village [[Zaton#Veli Zaton Village|Veli Zaton Village]] Supermarket.
Eating out
- Veli Zaton Village
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[[Zaton# | ]] Three konobas.
Transportation
Buses to Dubrovnik from 0600 to 2345. Details from helpful tourist office up steps next to post office.
Tourism
The village of Veli Zaton sits in quiet pleasant surroundings. Round the inlet there are several summer residences built by the Dubrovnik aristocracy of the 17th and 18th centuries.
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
- Zaton at the Wikipedia
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Zaton and this page's details validated:
- June 2014 --Athene of Lymington
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