Žut
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Žut (Yellow in Croatian) island lies seven miles off the mainland coast of Croatia, 20 miles S of the city of Zadar. The second largest island in the Kornati archipelago group, it is separated from the island of Kornat by a two mile wide channel, the Žutski Kanal. In spite of its proximity to Kornat Island, Žut is not included in the Kornati National Park and may therefore be visited without a permit.
There are four principal anchorages, all on the NE-facing coast of the island in the bays of Luka Žut and Uvala Hiljaca and a 120-berth ACI marina, Marina Žut, at the western end of Luka Žut. Ashore, the island is largely barren and uninhabited except for the marina and restaurant staff during the season.
Charts
See Northern Dalmatia.
Weather
See Croatia.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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Entrance
Zadar is the nearest all-year port of entry. In summer only, Sali on Dugi Otok is also a port of entry.
Berthing
There are five principal berthing options on Kornat Island, the marina of Marina Žut in the bay of Luka Žut; two additional anchorages in the same bay and two further anchorages in the bay of Uvala Hiljaca two miles to the SE.
Ports
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina Žut |- The ACI-operated Marina Žut is based in the bay of G on the NE coast of the island. It provides 120 berths for yachts up to 40 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres.
– marina |
Anchorages
Luka Žut
Luka Žut is a much-indented and deep bay over a mile wide located on the NE side of the island.
The approach is largely free of dangers, although there are numerous islets and reefs in the approaches to Žut Island generally and care is needed. There is a small islet, 
Maslinjak [[Žut#Maslinjak|Maslinjak]] 43°53.154'N, 015°18.578'E , in the entrance to Luka Žut, which can be passed on either side.
At the western end of the bay is the Marina Žut.
U. Žečnja Zmorašnja
U. Žečnja Zmorašnja [[Žut#U. Žečnja Zmorašnja|U. Žečnja Zmorašnja]] (U. Žečnja) 43°52.51′N, 15°17.75′E Just under a mile to the SE of the marina is a small cove, which offers good protection in most weathers. Shelter here is very good in all conditions except strong N or NE winds. No facilities ashore.
Anchor in the inlet in 5.0 - 6.0 metres or less if your draft allows. The holding is good in sand and weed.U. Žečnja Južna
This anchorage is situated half a mile E of U. Žečnja around a small headland and consists of a small cove open only NE. Shelter here is very good in all conditions except strong winds from N round to E.
Depths here are greater than in U. Žečnja and you will be anchoring in 8.0 - 10.0 metres, with a line ashore if required. The holding is good in sand and weed.U. Strunac
U. Strunac lays at the far E side of the bay, here is a small quay at restaurant Bain with laid moorings.
Room for 5 yachts, depth at the quay 3 meters. Very flat sandy bottom.
More to the north 8 mooring buoys.
Small shop and restaurant.Uvala Hiljaca
The bay of U. Hiljaca lies on the NE coast of Žut Island, three miles around a long headland from the bay of Luka Žut. The bay is sheltered on its E side by the islet of Gustac [[Žut#Gustac|Gustac]] 43°52.226'N, 015°19.979'E .
Other than the numerous islets around Žut Island, the only other danger in the approach is a shoal patch between the two small islets lying 400 metres SE of Gustac. An approach should be made either via the channels on either side of Gustac islet, where there are depths of 7.0 metres (W side) and 10.0 metres (E side) metres, or if arriving from S by leaving all the islands to starboard.
U. Sabuni
The anchorage of U. Sabuni is in the NW corner of the U. Hiljaca and offers good shelter in all but SE winds.
Anchor in 5.0 - 8.0 metres; holding is good in sand and weed.
Alternatively, moor on one of the buoys provided by the restaurants if you intend to patronize them.U. Pristanišče
The anchorage of U. Pristanišče is half a mile S of U. Sabuni and offers better shelter if there is anything S in the wind.
Anchor in the bight at the S end of the bay in 7.0 - 8.0 metres. Holding is good in sand.
Restaurants ashore.Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water |  In the Marina Žut [[Žut#In the Marina Žut|In the Marina Žut]] available in all berts 0800-1000
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| Electricity |  In the Marina Žut [[Žut#In the Marina Žut|In the Marina Žut]] available in all berts 0800 - 1200 and 1800 - 2400
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| Toilets | In the Marina Žut |
| Showers | In the Marina Žut |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins in the Marina Žut |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | None |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | WiFi in the Marina Žut |
| Mobile connectivity | Is there mobile telephone signal such as G4, G3, GPRS on the island? How strong is the signal? Are there any blind spots? |
| Vehicle rentals | N/A |
Provisioning
Marina Žut [[Žut#Marina Žut|Marina Žut]] minimarket.
U. Strunac and U. Sabuni [[Žut#U. Strunac and U. Sabuni|U. Strunac and U. Sabuni]] smal shop.
Eating out
Marina Žut [[Žut#Marina Žut|Marina Žut]] restaurant.
U. Strunac, U. Sabuni, and U. Pristanišče [[Žut#U. Strunac, U. Sabuni, and U. Pristanišče|U. Strunac, U. Sabuni, and U. Pristanišče]] restaurant ashore.
Transportation
No public transportation.
Tourism
There are no permanent settlements on Žut, the sparsely scattered houses being occupied seasonally by fishermen or other owners from the mainland or adjoining islands. Most of the summer residents consist of the restaurant owners and their families and the marina staff. 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
- Žut at the Wikipedia
- Noonsite
- Kornati National Park
- List of all Croatian marinas
- List of government-owned ACI marinas
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Find Croatia travel guide
- Wikipedia - Croatia
References
See Croatia.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Žut and this page's details validated:
- September 2013 -- Salacia
- July 2015 --Athene of Lymington
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