U. Knez

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The harbour of U. Knez is situated half a mile NW of the settlement of Mali Iz on the NE side of the island of Iz in Croatia. The harbour consists of a small, V-shaped inlet quayed at its head and three short stone jetties along which are small craft moorings. Visiting yachts can moor up up stern or bows-to the E side of the southernmost jetty, using the five mooring lines provided or pick up one of the mooring buoys laid by the two restaurants in the inlet. The inlet is protected from N by the islet of Knezak but is open to winds from E and SE.

Charts

British Admiralty

2711

515

Croatian charts

MK13

Imray

M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)

Weather

See Croatia.

Passages

See Croatia.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the immediate approach to U. Knez. If approaching from N, it is possible in settled weather to pass between the islet of O. Knezak and Iz island, where there are least depths of 3.5 metres. However, in unsettled weather or with any swell running it is better to pass outside O. Knezak. Depths in the approach to the harbour are 5.0 - 6.0 metres and on the jetties around 2.0 metres.

Entrance

Zadar is the nearest all-year round port of entry, or Sibenik if arriving from S. During the summer, Sali on Dugi Otok and Primosten on the mainland are also ports of entry.

Berthing

Yachts berth on the E side of the short southern breakwater, where there are five laid moorings in depths of 2.0 - 4.0 metres (the shallower berths being towards the shore). The shoreline shoals abruptly here and care is needed if using the berths closest to the shore. Alternatively, if there is space, it is possible to moor alongside the W side of the breakwater in 3.0 - 4.0 metres.

There are also around 20 mooring buoys laid in the N part of the inlet between Iz and islet of O. Knezak in around 4.0 - 5.0 metres which can be picked up by patrons of the Restaurant Baroni.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

See Marina Veli Iz.

Anchorages

The nearest suitable anchorage is U. Brsanj in the Iz island page.

Yacht Repairs and Services

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

There is no fuel berth on Iz Island.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The village is in an attractive setting, but its main appeal to the visiting yachtsman is the two restaurants in the inlet. There is a good walk up to the church of Sv. Marije on the hill to the S of the inlet, with superb views over Mali Iz to the neighbouring islands of Ugljan and Pasman.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Small minimarket in the harbour.

Eateries

• Two café/bars on the harbour.
• Two good restaurants, Restaurant Knez and Restaurant Baroni.

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

None.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

None.

Garbage Disposal

None.

Transportation

Car ferries to Zadar on mainland from U. Brsanj, a mile SE .

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

• Iž at the Wikipedia

See also Croatia.

References

See Croatia.

Comments

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Date of member's last visit to U. Knez and this page's details validated:

• June 2015 --Athene of Lymington

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