Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan

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The islands of Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan are lying off the SE tip of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati Islands]] group of [[Croatia]].  The two islands are separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal.  Two miles to the E is the island of [[Vela Smokvica]] with a further anchorage.  Ravni Žakan offers two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, whereas Kameni Žakan has just one settled weather anchorage off its W coast.  As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the islands.  Ashore, there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park and two restaurants on Ravni Žakan but no facilities on Kameni Žakan.  Both islands are largely uninhabited except for the restaurant and national park staff during the season.
The islands of Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan are lying off the SE tip of the island of [[Kornat]] in the [[Kornati Islands]] group of [[Croatia]].  The two islands are separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal.  Two miles to the E is the island of [[Vela Smokvica]] with a further anchorage.  Ravni Žakan offers two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, whereas Kameni Žakan has just one settled weather anchorage off its W coast.  As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the islands.  Ashore, there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park and two restaurants on Ravni Žakan but no facilities on Kameni Žakan.  Both islands are largely uninhabited except for the restaurant and national park staff during the season.

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Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan
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The anchorage of Kameni Žakan

The islands of Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan are lying off the SE tip of the island of Kornat in the Kornati Islands group of Croatia. The two islands are separated from Kornat by the mile-wide channel of the Kornatski Kanal. Two miles to the E is the island of Vela Smokvica with a further anchorage. Ravni Žakan offers two anchorages, offering good shelter in N and S winds respectively, whereas Kameni Žakan has just one settled weather anchorage off its W coast. As part of the Kornati National Park, a daily permit is required to visit the islands. Ashore, there is a visitor centre of the Kornati National Park and two restaurants on Ravni Žakan but no facilities on Kameni Žakan. Both islands are largely uninhabited except for the restaurant and national park staff during the season.

Charts

British Admiralty
2711
Croatian charts
MK14
Imray
M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Islands

Communication

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Navigation

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Entrance

Zadar and Sibenik are the nearest all-year ports of entry. In summer only, Bozava and Sali on Dugi Otok are also ports of entry.

Berthing

There are three berthing options on Ravni Žakan Island, on the N and S sides of the island, plus a third option just W of the island of Kameni Zanak, in the channel between it and the islet of Jančar. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the anchorages in the Kornati Islands, click on: Map of marinas and anchorages in Kornati Islands.

Ports

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None, but the marina of Marina Piskera lies five miles to the NW.

Anchorages

The restaurant pier on Ravni Žakan

U. Žakan

U. Žakan/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#U._.C5.BDakan
Buoy icon U. Žakan [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#U. Žakan|U. Žakan]] (Ravni Žakan S) 43°43.541'N, 015°25.931'E

This anchorage is on the S side of the island, protected to some extent by the islets of Kameni Žakan and Jančar a few hundred meters S. Shelter in the bay is good in all conditions except strong S winds.

There are no dangers in the approach, although in the approach from S beware of the reefs half a mile SW of Kameni Žakan.

Depths in the outer part of the anchorage are 12 metres, shoaling gradually towards the head to around 4.0 metres.

At the head of the bay is the Restaurant Ravni Žakan, which has a jetty with laid moorings and recently installed water and electricity on the jetty. The jetty is very busy in summer.

There are also some (free) mooring buoys in the bay which can be picked up if you do not wish to eat in the restaurant. Finally, it is possible to free anchor in 9.0 - 10.0 metres. The holding is good in sand and weed.

Also ashore here is a visitors centre for the Kornati National Park where daily permits can be purchased if you have not already done so prior to arrival.

Ravni Žakan N

Ravni Žakan N/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#Ravni_.C5.BDakan_N
Anchorage icon Ravni Žakan N [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Ravni Žakan N|Ravni Žakan N]] 43°43.672'N, 015°25.889'E

This anchorage is on the N side of the island, separated from the S anchorage by a low isthmus.

This anchorage offers better protection than the other in southerly winds, but is completely open NW and, to some extent, W. Anchor in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, with a line ashore if possible. The holding is good in sand. There is a restaurant ashore during the season.

Kameni Žakan

Kameni Žakan/wiki/Ravni_%C5%BDakan_and_Kameni_%C5%BDakan#Kameni_.C5.BDakan
Anchorage icon Kameni Žakan [[Ravni Žakan and Kameni Žakan#Kameni Žakan|Kameni Žakan]] 43°43.180'N, 015°26.069'E
The anchorage is situated half a mile S of Ravni Žakan, in the channel between Kameni Žakan and the adjacent islet of Jančar. The anchorage here is best in settled weather, since it is exposed to an extent to winds from all directions except E. Anchor in 4.0 - 5.0 metres in the channel. The holding is good in sand.

Facilities

Water

N/A (Not Available).

Electricity

N/A.

Toilets

?

Showers

?

Laundry

None.

Garbage

Bins close to the harbour.

Supplies

Fuel

No fuel.


Cooking gas

None.

Chandlers

None.

Services

Repairs

None.

Internet

N/A.

Mobile connectivity

Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS in the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots?

Vehicle Rentals

None.

Provisioning

None.

Transportation

N/A.

Eating out

See entries for individual anchorages.

Tourism

There are no permanent settlements on either of the Žakan islands, the few cottages being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands. Most of the summer residents consists of the restaurant owners, the national park staff and their families. There are no restrictions on walking ashore, but bear in mind that most of the land is private property.

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

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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