ACI Marina Zut

The island of Zut is part of the Kornati archipelago and is the second largest island. The term zut means “yellow” in Croatian; hence the nickname “yellow island” despite the fact that it is instead a very green island. The name probably refers to the brooms that bloom in May.

In the northeastern part of the island there is a very large bay protected by two headlands; within this bay, more precisely in the Podražanj inlet, there is theACI Marina Zut.

It is a modestly sized marina framed in a natural setting of rare beauty. This makes it one of the most important moorings in the Croatian archipelago. The sea water here is extremely clear and transparent, so much so that it is possible to swim by diving directly from the moored boat.

In order to better preserve the condition of the reef, the pier with dead bodies for mooring is placed 5 meters away from it on a parallel line. This pier is then connected to the shore with a small bridge.

Boats with a draft greater than 3 meters must be moored along the south end of the dock or at the end of the north side of the dock.

All berths are equipped with sockets for the supply of drinking water and electricity. However, these supplies can only be made at certain predetermined times: water is highly rationed due to low availability and is available from h 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; electricity supply, on the other hand, is possible from h 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and thereafter from 6 p.m. to midnight.

There is no fuel station within the marina. The nearest one is inside the port of Zaglav on the island of Dugi Otok, 8 nautical miles away.

Facilities available within the marina include a reception desk, a money changer, and a grocery store. In port, it is forbidden to use the services on board, but boaters can use the toilets, lavatories, and showers provided by the marina.

When the bora blows with too much intensity it is strongly recommended to anchor at the buoys or in the northern part of the pier. On the other hand, when the south wind blows, the best anchorage points are those located in the southern part of the pier.

Also within the marina is Restoran Festa, a restaurant with excellent reviews and a small, self-contained pier.

Sailing courses are offered by the Adriatic Nautical Academy, the ACI sailing academy founded in 1988.

The marina is open from April 1 to October 31.