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| + | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[Image: PakostaneAerial.jpg|330px| ]]<br>'''Pakostane bay from NW''' - ''click for larger view'' | ||
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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. | |
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| - | ==== | + | ==Charts== |
| + | British Admiralty 2711, 220 | ||
| - | + | Croatian chart 100-20 | |
| - | + | Italian chart 6004 | |
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| + | Imray Nautical Chart M25 | ||
| + | [[Image:Pakostane.jpg|thumb|300px|right| '''Location of Pakostane''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]] | ||
==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==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. | |
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| + | For sources of weather forecasting, see [[Croatia]]. | ||
==Approach and Navigation== | ==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. | |
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| - | + | 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. | |
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
| - | + | * [[Pasman]] | |
| - | * | + | * [[Murter]] |
| - | * | + | * [[Kornati Islands]] |
==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ==Marinas & Yacht Clubs== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ||
===Tourism=== | ===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. | |
| - | + | [[Image:VranskoLake.jpg|thumb|300px|right| '''Lake Vransko is rich in birdlife''' <br>''Click for larger view'' ]] | |
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===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ===Grocery & Supply Stores=== | ||
| - | * | + | * Some provisions shops in the town. |
===Eateries=== | ===Eateries=== | ||
| - | * | + | * Several bars and restaurants in the old town. |
===Internet/WiFi=== | ===Internet/WiFi=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
===Laundry=== | ===Laundry=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ===Motorbike & Car Rentals=== | ||
| - | + | None. | |
===Garbage Disposal=== | ===Garbage Disposal=== | ||
| - | + | Some bins behind the harbour. | |
===Transportation=== | ===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== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
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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== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
| - | * | + | * Vransko Lake website: [[http://vransko-jezero.hr/cms/]] |
| + | For other useful websites, see [[Croatia]]. | ||
==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
| - | + | See entry for [[Croatia]]. | |
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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'': | ||
| - | * | + | * Data compiled from web research (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 15:22, 30 July 2011 (BST) |
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==Personal Notes== | ==Personal Notes== | ||
Personal experiences? | Personal experiences? | ||
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Revision as of 14:22, 30 July 2011
Pakostane, Croatia
 Pakostane bay from NW - click for larger view | |
 (Click links for more information)
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 | [ Local chartlet] |
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.
Charts
British Admiralty 2711, 220
Croatian chart 100-20
Italian chart 6004
Imray Nautical Chart M25
Click for larger view
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
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.
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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.
Offshore Islands and Groups
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None
Yacht Repairs and Services
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None
Tourism and 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.
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.
- Vransko Lake website: [[1]]
For other useful websites, see Croatia.
References & Publications
See entry for Croatia.
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)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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Names: --Athene of Lymington 15:22, 30 July 2011 (BST) |
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