ACI Marina Piskera

ACI Marina Piškera is located between the islands of Piškera and Panitula Vela, off the northern coast of Panitula Vela, where the ACI flag flies on the island’s highest prominence. The marina is well-protected from the northerly bura wind, but a little less so from the southerly winds. It is open from April 1 through October 31. Once a year, on the last Sunday in July, the people of Sali and other nearby villages flock to this uninhabited island in their boats to attend mass at the Church of the Nativity of Mary. The “Klif” restaurant is part of the marina complex. Approach The island of Piškera or Jadra is part of Kornati National Park. The National Park is usually entered from the north through the Proversa Mala and Proversa Vela straits, or from the south by sailing between Cape Opat and the island of Smokvica. When approaching from Proversa the course to ACI Marina Piškera leads through a series of channels between numerous islands and islets. The most interesting feature of the Kornati Islands are the famous sea cliffs stretching along the western sides of several islands, the most beautiful being those on Mana and Rašip islands. A bit further to the south is the island of Piškera. Just off the western coast of Piškera is the island of Panitula Vela which houses ACI Marina Piškera. In front of the entrance to the marina lie the island of Panitula Mala and Škanji Reefs. The approach from the north or west between Škanji Reefs and the southern cape of Panitula Vela Island is safe, with the sea depth of 7 m. The approach to the marina from the northwest between the islands of Panitula Vela and Piškera is shallow and dangerous due to numerous reefs. The southern cape of Panitula Vela Island (43°45.4’ N 15°21.2’ E) can be used as a landmark. When approaching ACI Marina Piškera from Cape Opat the route is somewhat easier. The southern cape of the islet of Veseljuh (43° 45.8’ N 15°22.4’ E) can be used as a landmark, and behind it is the channel between the islands of Lavsa and Piškera. The marina is sighted immediately after passing through the channel.