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Revision as of 15:35, 2 September 2016
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Iz Island in Croatia.
Iz or Iž Island lies off the mainland coast of Croatia six miles SW of the port of Zadar and sandwiched between the larger islands of Ugljan and Dugi Otok. Although one of the smaller islands, at just under seven miles long and 1.5 miles wide, it caters well for the visiting yacht, with a small marina at its main harbour of Veli Iz and six other small harbours and anchorages around its shores. The island has no natural springs and water is scarce in summer. It also has no beaches, which has limited tourism to some extent and kept the island relatively unspoilt. Water is only available to visiting yachts in the main harbour of Veli Iz. Iz Island is especially known for its pottery, which is a long-standing tradition in both of its main villages of Veli Iz and Mali Iz .
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 2711
- 515
- Croatian charts
- MK13
- Imray
- M25 (Otok Rab to Sibenik)
Weather
Diurnal winds among the islands are mostly moderate during the summer months, predominantly from NW and rarely exceeding force 4/5, although gusting is common in narrow channels between islands and on the lee side of headlands. At night, katabatic winds off the mountains affect some of the islands close to the mainland 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 coast from Rijeka down to Zadar, although its effects can be felt as far south as Split.
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.
Passages
See Croatia.
Islands
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply remove it.
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
There are a total of seven berthing options on Iz Island, the four small harbours of Veli Iz, U. Knez, Mali Iz and Drage and three further anchorages at U. Soline on the NW side of the island, U. Vodenjak Veli, and U. Brsanj on the SE side. For full details see below or, for a zoomable summary map of all the harbours and anchorages on Iz Island, click on: Map of harbours and anchorages on Iz Island.
Ports
Ports are listed anti-clockwise from Veli Iz.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Note: U. (short for Uvala) = cove. Anchorages are listed from N to S.
U. Soline
U. Brsanj
U. Vodenjak Veli
Facilities
Water
- Marina Veli Iz Water in all berths
Electricity
- Marina Veli Iz Electricity in all berths
Toilets
In Marina Veli Iz.
Showers
In Marina Veli Iz.
Laundry
None.
Garbage
Bins at the marina.
Supplies
Fuel
No fuel.
Cooking gas
None.
Chandlers
- Marina Veli Iz Small chandlery
Services
Repairs
- Marina Veli Iz Basic engine, electronic and hull repairs
Internet
WiFi: Marina Veli Iz (but almost unusable at times).
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
- Marina Veli Iz Supermarket
- Veli Iz Two supermarkets in the town
- Drage Village shop only
- Mali Iz Small provisions shop on the harbour
- U. Knez Small minimarket in the harbour
Transportation
Daily ferries to Zadar on mainland.
Eating out
- Marina Veli Iz Restaurant
- Veli Iz Several good restaurants ashore
- Mali Iz Café/bar on the harbour
- U. Knez Knez, Baroni, Two café/bars on the harbour
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the island.
Places to Visit
Iz Island was formerly celebrated for its highly decorated pottery, traditionally made in the settlements of Veli Iz and Mali Iz - at one time by nearly 70 families and now by just one family in Veli Iz, the Petrovic family. Mali Iz has a chapel of St Mary dating back to the ninth century chapel and also boasts an eleventh century pre-Romanesque church. There is also an old fortified castle nearby. Every year in late July Iz Island hosts a festival at which a ‘King of Iz’ is elected. The festival reputedly dates back several hundred years.
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 & Publications
See Croatia.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Iž and this page's details validated:
- July 2005 --Athene of Lymington 16:20, 15 November 2012 (GMT)
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