Flotilla or Bareboat Itinerary from Sukosan

Here is a suggested route, this provides a general route. Each time the route can change because of the weather and wishes of the participants which are involved, the available berths in a particular port, the flotilla leader has found a nice anchorage, and so on. The flotilla lead crew is Dutch.

The trip is basically planned for two weeks. Participation is also possible for one week.

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Croatia - Sukošan

Description of "Kornati Flotilla"



Day 1 (Saturday)

From 17.00 hours the boat is ready for you. Than you can board and receive the formalities and instructions on how to use the yacht. In the port is a small supermarket and a restaurant. Outside the marina you can also do shopping and have dinner. A common meal is the perfect time to meet with the other participants.



Day 2 (Sunday)

After the "palaver" or "briefing" we leave for a not too long trip to Pakoštane. On the chart Pašman channel looks difficult to navigate but it is well buoyed. We sail along many islands and islets, and have the benefit of the buoys especially for the ferries. You can sail a longer trip if you want. This is possible for most days. Along the way, you can anchor for example for a swim in the crystal clear water or for a lunch break.

distance: 12 miles




Day 3 (Monday)

A longer trip to the village on the island of Prvi?. The tour takes us around the big island of Murter. North of Murter is a group of uninhabited islands with beautiful anchorages with good swimming and snorkelling. Privc has a sheltered harbour and a supermarket. We will eat at Mile, the owner of the Punta restaurant. On the roof terrace, you have a magnificent view over the islands.

distance: 17 miles


Day 4 (Tuesday)


Privc is 2 miles from the mouth of the river Krka. The entrance is guarded by an old Italian fortress to defend the city of Šibenik. The first part of the river is often sailed, hereafter we use the engine and pass by a sort of canyon along steep banks to the marina Skradin. The water is gradually sweeter and in Skradin appears the first reed. We moor in the marina of Skradin. To visit the falls you can take a taxi boat. The falls are located in a national park where you can make a walk from about 1 1 / 2 hours through the beautiful countryside. In Skradin you can enjoy eating mussels. These are grown in cultures along the banks of the river.

distance: 10 miles


Day 5 (Wednesday)

Our next destination is the island Kaprije, about 10 miles from the river mouth. Depending on wind direction, we can choose from different routes. (Please note the cardinal buoys west of the island Zlarin). The island owes its name to the production of capers that were grown here in the past. There are a limited number of berths at the peer but there is a large anchor bay. With strong winds it can be here a little restless, but by evening the wind usually dies. In the morning we have to wait until the ferry arrives because it brings fresh bread.

distance: 18 miles


Day 6 (Thursday)



From Kaprije, the trip continues to the Kornati archipelago, also a national park with many small islands. According to local stories, God had left a handful of stones and only had thrown here. The almost bare islands create a special environment. But there are coves with good anchorages in the summer where restaurants welcome their guests. In calm weather we anchor north of the bay or Šipnate Levrnaka or use one of the mooring buoys laid down there. Here is a nice restaurant, good food but not cheap.

distance: 17 miles.


Day 7 (Friday)

The lead crew heads now back to Sukošan. Now you have the choice to go back to the port or explore on your own the area. For example sail to the southwest side of the island of Dugi Otok with its steep cliffs, where you can sail right past (70 meters deep) and the beautiful and sheltered bay Telaš?ica.

Sukošan to approx. 15 miles


Week 2 for those who join two weeks, unfortunately, the others go home

Day 8 (Saturday)



Crew change or explore the area. In the Kornati archipelago is plenty to see. This area was used for filming the "spaghetti westerns". The remains of the sets are still there. For some of us the holiday is over. The yachts must be handed over and checked. If problems have occurred, report it please to the base manager so he can fix. For passengers leaving with a plane, transfer is organised and for those who came by car you have the choice to drive the way back via the coastal road or inland motorway (toll).


Day 9 (Sunday)

After sailing through the Kornati or the bay Telaš?ica we sail into direction of Sali. On the quay are lazy lines to more. Between the islands you need to navigate carefully. In this area are a number of unmarked shallows, so pay attention! The trip goes through the Mala Proversa, a narrow passage between the islands and Kornat Katina. North of the island Katina is a passage, which is buoyed and is a little easier. In Sali we meet again and accompany the yachts from last week with the newcomers.


Day 10 (Monday)



Up towards Bo�ava, 22 miles today. We sail north and pass Dugi Otok. By the funnelling effect between the islands I� and Rava the wind can sometimes blow quit strong. Underway you can spot the carved rocks where in earlier days submarines were hiding. Bo�ava is a pleasant holiday resort on the northeast side of Dugi Otok. The harbour is well sheltered except for the Jugo wind.

distance: 22 miles.

Day 11 (Tuesday)

Our next destination is the island of Ist. Between Dugi Otok and Zverinac we sail in open sea. On the reefs on the north side of Dugi Otok lies the wreck of an Italian freighter that 20 years ago is stranded. We pass the island Molat and a number of scattered small islands. Ist is a popular village in the heart of the same named island. The largest port is on the south side where we can moor at one of the two piers. There are also a number of buoys, but the anchor bay provides enough space to anchor.

The distance is 12 miles from Bo�ava


Day 12 (Wednesday)



We leave the bay of Ist and bound for the island Silba or Olib, depending on the weather and how busy it is. The trip takes us around the Greben which is surprisingly green on this side.

   

Day 13 (Thursday)

The destination for today is Muline, a quiet resort on the northern tip of the island Ugljan. Along the way there is ample opportunity for swimming or scubaing. In Muline we anchor in a spacious, open bay in front of the village or moor in the sheltered anchorage at Bay Pavlesina. From here it is a short walk to Muline to have dinner in a nice restaurant that night.

approximately 20 miles away.


Day 14 (Friday)



Everything comes to an end, so now we really have to sail back. The last day leads us along the trip to the big city of Zadar, hosting marina Dalmacija. The old town of Zadar is worth visiting. The famous church of Sveti Donat or the colorfull market. Also on the east side of Ugljan is ample opportunity to anchor or visit a port. Before entering the marina you need to refuel with diesel and then you can moor the boat. The journey is not over yet, during the last meal we can chat about the trip and enjoy the last night on board.

distance: 14 miles.

Day 15 (Saturday)

The holiday is now really over. The yacht must be handed over and checked. If problems have occurred, report it please to the base manager so he can fix.
For passengers leaving with a plane transfer is organised and for those who came by car you have the choice to drive the way back via the coastal road or inland motorway (toll).


This route is only a suggestion. Depending on factors such as wind, local circumstances, interests of the participants, the journey is ultimately determined by the flotilla lead crew.

 
Where you can join other flotillas?

Flotilla in Turkey, from Gocek / Fethiye and Bodrum
Flotilla in Greece, from Preveza in the Lefkas area, Lefkas, Athens, Corfu, Zakinthos, Paxos or Peleponnesos
Flotilla in Croatia, from Pula, Zadar, Sibenik - Sukosan, and slightly south Pirovac
Flotilla sailing in Italy, from Portisco Sardinia
Flotilla sailing in France, discover Corse starting from Portisco Sardinia