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== Pakostane, Croatia ==
== Pakostane, Croatia ==
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[[Image:PakostaneAerial.jpg|365px|thumb|right|'''Pakostane bay from NW'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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[[Image:PakostaneAerial.jpg|345px|thumb|right|'''Pakostane bay from NW'''<br />''Click for larger view'']]
The town of Pakostane lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], around four miles SE of [[Biograd]] and opposite the SE end of the island of [[Pasman]].  Barely a mile behind the town is the huge lake Vransko, a popular nature reserve.  The town has a small harbour, which is unsuitable for yachts, but a couple of lovely anchorages between the three islets lying off the town.  The anchorages are only suitable for use in settled weather and untenable in strong winds with anything west or south in them.
The town of Pakostane lies on the Adriatic coast of [[Croatia]], around four miles SE of [[Biograd]] and opposite the SE end of the island of [[Pasman]].  Barely a mile behind the town is the huge lake Vransko, a popular nature reserve.  The town has a small harbour, which is unsuitable for yachts, but a couple of lovely anchorages between the three islets lying off the town.  The anchorages are only suitable for use in settled weather and untenable in strong winds with anything west or south in them.
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==Charts==
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==Local Weather==
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British Admiralty 2711, 220
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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.
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Croatian chart 100-20
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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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Italian chart 6004
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''For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia#Sources_of_weather_forecast_info|Croatia]]''.
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Imray Nautical Chart M25
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==Charts==
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; British Admiralty
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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==Local Weather==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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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.
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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]].
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
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==Berthing options==
==Berthing options==
The best anchorages are either side of the central island.  Anchor NNW of the island in 5.0 - 6.0 metres.  Good holding in sand.  Alternatively, a shallow draft yacht can anchor east of the central island in 2.5 - 3.0 metres, also in sand.  Shelter here is only moderate in northerly winds and poor in winds from NW round to SE.  With strong winds from the latter direction, the anchorage is untenable.
The best anchorages are either side of the central island.  Anchor NNW of the island in 5.0 - 6.0 metres.  Good holding in sand.  Alternatively, a shallow draft yacht can anchor east of the central island in 2.5 - 3.0 metres, also in sand.  Shelter here is only moderate in northerly winds and poor in winds from NW round to SE.  With strong winds from the latter direction, the anchorage is untenable.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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* [[Murter]]
* [[Murter]]
* [[Kornati Islands]]
* [[Kornati Islands]]
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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The town has a beautiful situation between the seas and the lovely lake Vransko, the largest lake in Croatia.  The lake is a popular nature reserve and a paradise for birdwatchers and anglers.
The town has a beautiful situation between the seas and the lovely lake Vransko, the largest lake in Croatia.  The lake is a popular nature reserve and a paradise for birdwatchers and anglers.
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[[Image:VranskoLake.jpg|thumb|365px|right| '''Lake Vransko is rich in birdlife''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]]  
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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[[Image:VranskoLake.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''Lake Vransko is rich in birdlife''' <br />''Click for larger view'' ]]
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* Some provisions shops in the town.
* Some provisions shops in the town.
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====Eateries====
* Several bars and restaurants in the old town.
* Several bars and restaurants in the old town.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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None.
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===Laundry===
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====Laundry====
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===Motorbike & Car Rentals===
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===Garbage Disposal===
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====Garbage Disposal====
Some bins behind the harbour.
Some bins behind the harbour.
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===Transportation===
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====Transportation====
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* Buses to Zadar, Sibenik and local destinations.
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* Buses to [[Zadar]], Sibenik and local destinations.
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* Trains from Zadar to Zagreb and Split.
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* Trains from [[Zadar]] to Zagreb and Split.
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* International airport of Zadar 25 kms NNE.
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* International airport of [[Zadar]] 25 kms NNE.
* Ferries from [[Biograd]] to Ancona in Italy.
* Ferries from [[Biograd]] to Ancona in Italy.
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==Forum Discussions==
==Forum Discussions==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
Links to relevant websites.
Links to relevant websites.
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* Vransko Lake website: [[http://vransko-jezero.hr/cms/]]
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* [http://vransko-jezero.hr/cms/ Vransko Lake website]
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For other useful websites, see [[Croatia]].
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''For other useful websites, see [[Croatia#External_Links|Croatia]]''.
==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
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See entry for [[Croatia]].
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''See [[Croatia#References_.26_Publications|Croatia]]''.
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Personal experiences?
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====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'':
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 15:22, 30 July 2011 (BST)  
* Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 15:22, 30 July 2011 (BST)  
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Pakostane, Croatia

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Pakostane bay from NW
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The town of Pakostane lies on the Adriatic coast of Croatia, around four miles SE of Biograd and opposite the SE end of the island of Pasman. Barely a mile behind the town is the huge lake Vransko, a popular nature reserve. The town has a small harbour, which is unsuitable for yachts, but a couple of lovely anchorages between the three islets lying off the town. The anchorages are only suitable for use in settled weather and untenable in strong winds with anything west or south in them.

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
2711
220
Croatian
100-20
Italian
6004
Imray
M25

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

Pakostane is approached either from NW along the channel separating the mainland from the islands of Ugljan and Pasman or from S around the southern end of the island of Pasman. There are no dangers in the approach from NW other than the numerous islands in the Pasmanski Kanal. In the approach from S there are numerous rocky islets, some with shoals off them, and careful pilotage is needed. On closer approach, the three islets just off the town are conspicuous. The largest, central one has a cross on the top.

Berthing options

The best anchorages are either side of the central island. Anchor NNW of the island in 5.0 - 6.0 metres. Good holding in sand. Alternatively, a shallow draft yacht can anchor east of the central island in 2.5 - 3.0 metres, also in sand. Shelter here is only moderate in northerly winds and poor in winds from NW round to SE. With strong winds from the latter direction, the anchorage is untenable.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None

Offshore Islands and Groups

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

None

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The town has a beautiful situation between the seas and the lovely lake Vransko, the largest lake in Croatia. The lake is a popular nature reserve and a paradise for birdwatchers and anglers.

Lake Vransko is rich in birdlife
Click for larger view

Grocery & Supply Stores

  • Some provisions shops in the town.

Eateries

  • Several bars and restaurants in the old town.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

Some bins behind the harbour.

Transportation

  • Buses to Zadar, Sibenik and local destinations.
  • Trains from Zadar to Zagreb and Split.
  • International airport of Zadar 25 kms NNE.
  • Ferries from Biograd to Ancona in Italy.

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:

  • Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 15:22, 30 July 2011 (BST)


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