43:42.2N 15:27.2E Kournati island Chain Ravni
The Snark on The ARC
Ben Little
Sat 25 Jul 2009 20:38
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Hi there,
High winds at night meant a restless night at
anchor ( for me my crew did not notice). Leaving at around 7am
we had another day of variable winds leaving in
flat calm this morning with winds building to 13-15 Knots this afternoon (this
time from astern) so a nice sail to end the day. We anchored (or attempted
to) in Ravni, which is the admin centre for the Kornati islands and consequently
the place where the catch you for a transit fee (which I did not know
about).
Ravni has a rather nice restaurant and moorings on
the quay outside (which is run by the restaurant). In any sort of wind
this is not an anchorage where you can have much faith in the holding. The
bottom is rocky and while we did get a hold in the afternoon, we had to re set
the anchor during dinner and in the end begged a mooring at the end of the
pier. The wind is gusting 25+ now and I am glad to be tied up (even with
the creaking ropes).
While not fighting the anchor the swimming is great
with crystal clear water, and many fancy boats using the area as their
playground.
Again no WIFI so I cant send any pictures. We
hope to make it to Hvar tomorrow evening so maybe there we can share some
pictures of the boat, islands etc.
off to check the weather now then bed.
Ben, Ben and Sam on the
Snark.
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